Why is my dog having indoor accidents after taking Previcox?

Hello, I am sorry to hear about Nala. Previcox is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication used for injuries like the one you described. Possible side effects of NSAIDs include gastrointestinal side effects, such as ulcers in the stomach and harm to the kidneys. Dogs are more likely to experience these side effects if the medication is given on an empty stomach or for long periods of time.. Some dogs are also just more sensitive to these side effects in general. The dark color of Nala's vomit is concerning, and I would be worried that she may be experiencing some of the side effects of Previcox. I would recommend having her evaluated by a veterinarian so that they can examine her and prescribe medications to help with potential gastric ulcers. Hope this helps, good luck!

This is not a typical side effect of carprofen with the most common side effects being gi in origin. Is your pet drinking more water as well? As these drugs (nsaids) can affect the kidneys increased thirst/urination is sometimes related to this. Other options could be he is sore and not making it outside as often or has a urinary tract issue (bladder/prostate). I would recommend a recheck with your family vet to check his kidney values and rule out a urinary tract issue. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

I am sorry to hear about your concern for Hallie. It is unlikely with a one time extra dose of her previcox that we will see any major concerns. The most common side effect would be GI upset such as vomiting, decreased appetite, or diarrhea. I would just monitor her for these signs and contact your vet if they occur (you can try feeding a bland diet of plain cooked rice and boiled shredded chicken breast for a day if they occur, if they continue a vet visit is needed). Most likely she will have no symptoms after this one time extra dose.

Oh dear! This is a pretty significant overdose, and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like Previcox have a fairly narrow margin of safety in dogs. Overdoses like this can result in severe stomach ulcers, internal bleeding, or even kidney failure. Since she got such a large dose, I would really recommend taking her to the vet right away for treatment. He/she can give her an injection to induce vomiting to help get any remaining pills out of her stomach before they can be absorbed, and may also recommend giving her IV fluids and starting medication to help protect her stomach to try and prevent any problems.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Great question! No, I would not be worried about this scenario. Typically we don't like to give two different NSAIDs very close together but that is mostly when a dog has been on one long-term and we want to switch to another. Has only having one dose of previcox a few days is not really concerning. The main reason we worry is the potential for gastric ulceration. If you want to be cautious you could give him some omeprazole for a week but it would be best to contact your vet before adding in any other medications. Hope this helps. Best wishes!

The main concern with an overdose of this drug is damage to the stomach and intestines. Behavior change is not expected, nor something that has been observed with this drug, so I'm not sure why he is acting skittish. Depending on how big of an overdose this was, he should probably be on some preventative treatment. I recommend contacting your veterinarian about this for further advice. The fact that he's eating/drinking OK and has normal stools are all good signs that he doesn't have any toxic effects at this time. However, signs of toxicity can be delayed a couple of days, so if he is vomiting, not eating, lethargic, or has diarrhea, then he will need to go to the vet. I hope that helps and all is well with Chrome.

I'm so sorry Bubba is doing so poorly! Unfortunately, by law it is illegal for the experts at Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to say it's safe to give an extra dose of medication without seeing the animal in person first. That's because doing so requires a veterinary client patient relationship which cannot be achieved via an internet forum. If he's in a lot of pain, I would give his vet a call now to discuss if they feel it's safe to give him some extra Previcox. Best of luck.