Re: Rimadyl - it is a pain reliever only because it is an anti-inflammatory drug and works in the same way that alleve would work on a human. Pain creates a lot of stress for all body systems involved whether dog or human so it's best to relieve it. Aspirin even in small doses causes platelet disturbances but is also an anti - inflammatory. Pain relievers that are anti-inflammatories are desirable because they do not depress the respiratory system, yet they get at the root of the problem. It is always desirable to use rest in conjunction with these type of medications and this can be easily achieved with crating. As far as liver damage is concerned, the medication would have to be taken for a very long period of time and in very high doses. Hope this helps clarify the issue. Kerry Turley, Nurse Practitioner ----- Original Message ----- From: Jennie Degli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] limping
> Hi...he is still limping but we were at the vet before they even opened > this morning. He will at least walk a little today but with a definite > limp. Vet said there is nothing that he can see therefore he thinks it > is soft tissue damage such as a strain or sprain. He gave me Rimadyl for > pain but I havent' given it to him yet. Do you know if there are any > possible side effects to this medicine or what are you thoughts on the > medication. I welcome any other suggestions. Thanks so much! > > Jennie & Buster > > Susan Van Luchene wrote: > > > Hi Jeanie, > > > > Since it is the front right and not the rear, the good news is it's not a > > patella problem. Is your boy still favoring his leg today or does he > > seem to > > have recovered? Is there any swelling anywhere in the leg or paw and/or > > heat? > > > > All the best, > > Susan V. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >> Hi again...it is thr right front paw...he is about 1 year and a 1/2. > >> > >> Jennie > >> > >> Susan Van Luchene wrote: > >> > >>> Hi Jeanie, > >>> > >>> You didn't indicate if the limb that you dog is limping on is in the > >>> front > >>> or rear. If it is a hind leg it could be a luxating patella, > >>> especially if > >>> your dog is young. > >>> > >>> All the best, > >>> Susan V. > >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>> > >>> > >>>> Yeah...I looked at it but don't see anything, I also rubbed his little > >>>> pads and it doesn't seem to bother him.... > >>>> > >>>> puzzled and worried mommy > >>>> > >>>> Carol Richards wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> I wonder if he stepped on something, such as a nail or a bee. 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