Your veterinarian will tell you not to give your dog Rimadyl if he has stomach ulcers. In addition, your veterinarian will check for any allergic reactions, if your dog is allergic to any anti-inflammatory drugs, then it is possible that he will be allergic to this too. It is better not to use this drug in conjunction with other anti-inflammatory drugs. Avoid this drug if your pet has irritable bowel syndrome, Von Willebrand’s disease or even hypersensitivity. If your pet has a weak heart, liver or kidney, use only under the guidance of your pet's veterinarian. Just like many other medications, this drug should also be avoided while your pet is pregnant or nursing. Do not give this drug if your dog is allergic to carprofen, the active ingredient in Rimadyl. Also, if your dog is allergic to aspirin and other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs do not give this drug.
This drug should only be used for the dog that it is prescribed for. Do not ever use it on cats. In addition, it should be used for the condition that the veterinarian prescribed it for.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
The conditions under which Rimadyl tablets and injections are stored are different. For better results, store the tablets in temperatures from 59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The drug used for injections can be stored in temperatures from 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Once you open the sealed container, it needs to be stored under 77 degrees Fahrenheit, but you should use the medicine within 28 days of opening.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
The dosage of Rimadyl is directly proportional to your pet's weight. The Rimadyl dosage suggested by most veterinarians is 2 milligrams for each pound of weight. This can be given according to your dog's response to the medication. The veterinarian may give it every 12 hours. It can also be given once a day. It can also be given along with food if your dog does not like to take medication.
If your dog is about to undergo surgery, you can give a rimadyl dosage two hours before the surgery but not with food. The three dosage forms of Rimadyl are injections, tablets and chewable. You dogs will love the taste of the chewable tablets or caplets and they are easier to administer. The injections are administered only after operations and in extreme cases of arthritis pain.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
Almost every drug has a side effect. For the medication to give the desired results, your pet will have to suffer other symptoms known as side effects. Rimadyl too has its own side effects though it is considered safer than all other medications of its kind. This section deals with various Rimadyl side effects. The side effects have an impact on the liver, kidneys, blood and skin. Some of the symptoms are listed below.
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dark or black stool
Loss of appetite
Lethargy
Skin rashes
Lack of co-ordination in body movements
Yellow gums, skin and eyes
Seizures and aggression
Thirst
Frequent urination
If the symptoms persists, please contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
If you miss a Rimadyl dose for dogs, don't panic, administer it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearing the time of the second dosage, just give one dose, never give a double dose because you missed one. In the case of an overdose, please contact your veterinarian and take your pet to the hospital immediately.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.
This medicine should never be combined with other medicines of the same kind; never mix it with aspirin, tepoxalin, meloxicam, deracoxib or etodolac. You should never mix it with steroids like prednisone, cortisone, triamcinolone and dexamethasone. Please inform your veterinarian, if your dog is on any other prescription or over the counter medication. He will check whether the combination of the drug your pet is currently on combined with Rimadyl is harmful to your pet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet.