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Westley has hurt his shoulder, I am wondering if I can give him carprofen 25mg which was prescribed for my other dog, Winston. And if so, what dosage, Winston is 24 lbs and Westley is 65.
Hello and thank you for contacting Boop by Petco. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to recommend any treatment or dosage of medications on Boop by Petco. Legally, a pet must be physically examined by a vet before any treatment can be prescribed or recommended. Rimadyl can be used for any muscular or joint inflammation or pain, so it is probably the right choice for Westley. If you get in touch with your local vets, they should be able to advise about the dose for Westley. You will also find Rimadyl dosage on the leaflet, that should be provided with the tablets that were prescribed for Winston.
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I have a 10 yr old 100 lb yellow Labrador retriever. He has significant arthritis in his rear knees and is having a difficult time getting up from laying down, going up/down stairs from porch, slow to sit. He has been seeing a veterinarian regularl
You should ask your vet about combination therapy. I would use the Rimadyl in conjunction with Tramadol or Gabapentin. In combination the medications work together synergystically and enhance each other. If those don't help the next thing I would try is either Meloxican or Piroxicam in place of the Rimadyl.
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My dog has been in severe pain for 2 weeks now. Xrays didn't show any broken bones. Seems to be an issue with her neck. We have tried a variety of medications. She is currently weaning off Prednisone, and she's taking Gabapentin. Can I also give her
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Rugby. You cannot use Rimadyl if she is taking prednisone. Giving these two medications together has a very high risk of causing gastrointestinal ulcers. Personally I do not start Rimadyl until a dog has been off of prednisone for two weeks. It can be done sooner if the dog is given additional medications to protect the GI tract, but it is still risky. Is she taken a muscle relaxer? In dogs with severe neck pain, I will use prednisone, gabapentin, a muscle relaxer and an additional pain medication such as tramadol. If her pain cannot be controlled though, she may need to see a neurologist for surgery. I hope this information helps!
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My 15 year old, 40 pound dog is acting like she is in pain-panting and restless. I gave her 1/4 of Rimadyl at 5:30 and another at 7:45. She is still not her usual self. Can I give her another 1/4?
The accepted dose of Rimadyl is about 1 mg per pound every 12 hours, so I would not give more than 50 mg in a 12 hour period. Rimadyl comes in 25, 75, and 100 mg tablet sizes and I don’t know which one you have. If she has already had an appropriate dose and she is still uncomfortable then she should probably be evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.
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My dog ran out of Rimadyl on 2 days ago. She has been retching, drooling and appears more disoriented and lethargic than usual (she is 15 years old). She won't eat and is wandering aimlessly. Can I give her hydrocodone-acetaminophen just for today un
Poor Taffy! No, do not give Taffy that medication. NSAIDs can cause severe go irritation and even perforate the intestines. NSAIDs are given a 'wash out period' between dosing and it is generally 5 days between meds. Those signs are consistent with another illness and they are concerning for something more serious. Acting disoriented is not normal and is always worrisome. I recommend to try to find an emergency clinic near you and get her in today if possible. Otherwise, offer her a bland diet of boiled chicken and plain white rice. Massage her known arthritis areas and you can apply a warm heat (not too hot as they can get burned!!) to the areas. If you can't get her in today, get her in first thing tomorrow. That should help tp keep her more comfortable. I hope this is helpful and that Taffy starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions.
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