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Rimadyl

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My 17 year old Westie has been prescribed Rimadyl for his arthritis but since he has been on this drug he has become restless, has started weeing more and has collapsed twice. I decided to stop the Rimadyl after reading of the numerous adverse comments and he has been somewhat better. Is there anything safer than Rimadyl that I can give him. I would add that my Vet prescribed this drug without doing a blood test and from what I have read, Rimadyl should not be given if there is any form of kidney trouble.

Symptoms: Collapse, Urine & Incontinence

•   Kristina McCurdy says:

  January 24th, 2009 at 12:37 PM

  ask your vet about deramaxx or synovi.

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• Experienced Advisor Rae says:

  January 24th, 2009 at 01:41 PM

  I would first ask your veterinarian to send off a senior panel with urinalysis on your pet.

  I would then ask about Deramaxx and Tramadol.

  You could also add Cosequin as a joint supplement.

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