He had Rimadyl at 11am this morning. Thank you again for simply being there!Last night my Expert spent close to 3 hours working with me on my dog's illness. I couldn't believe how quick the response was and I thank you. Took him for treatment of a swollen sore joint. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. There's probably nothing that can make you feel any better about the loss but I would like to offer that it was not the meds and that you were so very kind and mothering to give the meds to try and help. Bled from mouth, nose and his stool was digested blood. Your dog was lucky to have had you for a mom :)  ***@**** I'm impressed with how easy it is to use your site, the Experts available and the quickness of answers. He bled to death. Are you still out there? I see that you felt you may have caused the loss because of the meds. He has taken 20mg before when I noticed this. A steroid (aka: corticosteroid, glucocorticoid) should rarely be given at the same time as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (aka: NSAID) prescribed at an anti-inflammatory dose. Now that carprofen (Rimadyl Rx) is available there is an alternative to Medical Info: Rimadyl - OES.org The Rimadyl was no good for him, so we stopped completely, and within a . I could have been the 1 writing about your dog neverpromised, except he thought that the disk giving Rita the problem was in her neck...  the same thing happened to my Rita weekend before last  and we've been on rimadyl this past week and yesterday he switched her to prednisone. the Since our dog finished her treatments for heart worm which was followed by a Urinary tract infection necessitating a long regiment on antibiotics, we notice that she pants often -- with no apparent reNanook, my 13yr old Husky/Rott mix (40kg), was found (MRI) to have an inflamed nerve root at C7 which is believed to cause his right front leg weakness and lameness. We make the best decision we can based on what we know and what information we get. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. Jazzy had some wheezing issues so took her to the vet who administered a steroid to help inflammation. I put the dog bed in my half bath, put up a baby gate so they didn't feel isolated. It's good to know you're there! He does take Rimadyl for hip After being on antibiotics and predneson for a week for a sore in the anal area my dog is pacing can't sleep and breathing very hard. For people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the COVID-19 pandemic can be particularly challenging. There was enough space for me to go in and cuddle with her and get my homework done. Thank you so much for this opportunity to share in her care and knowledge!DVM, Emergency Veterinarian; BS (Physiology) Michigan State UnivPracticing Veterinary Technician for 26 years.Former Veterinary Practice Owner, Technician TrainerVeterinarian, UC Davis graduate, emphasis in Dermatology, Internal Medicine, and Pain Control15 years of experience as a small animal veterinarianDisclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. He was weaned off his steroids and we had a great summer. He is not currently on heartworm medication.

Fine all the way through first month. Do you hamy 8 1/2 year old black lab has been going through testing of blood work & vet visits in the past 2 to 3 weeks. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts.

Since given the shot, almost a month ago, he has had excessive panting, uncontWe have a 12 yr old black lab male.

Hello Rita's Mom & welcome......You need to call your Vet and ask for a few days worth of Tramadol....It is specifically for pain & will do nothing as an Anti-inflammatory.....The Pred. Prescribed Carprofen and tramadol. I see that you felt you may have caused the loss because of the meds. Rimadyl & Prednisone in dogs. What is next in her treatment and what is her health outlook longterm?My dog has a heart worm, looks like between stages III and IV, vet says nothin we can do, but i was readin about surgery, is that an option?
Our vet sent him to a neurologist. Using Rimadyl and Prednisone is contraindicated. This is a well-established pharmacologic principle, but for some reason, it is also one I see violated on an almost daily basis. Rimadyl for dogs can come in the form of caplets, chewable tablets, or injections. Could this be heartworm?

Is he taking Vetmedin (pimobendan) for the heart?

A small closet would work as well so long as a baby gate is used, not closing them in.
The sore has gone away and the antibiotics have been stopped. Long-term use of prescription NSAIDs is safe for most dogs. Last March he wasn't acting himself. Rimadyl & Pred. It's quite common for a vet to be busy when you call to ask a question. I am completely pleased with the quick response that I received in our time of need for our dog, Jasmine. I will recommend your site to all my pet loving friends.