Table of Contents
| ALLERGY SHOTS | |||
| ANTIBIOTICS | |||
| AZOXYSTROBIN | |||
| BENTONITE CLAY TO COUNTERACT | |||
| CORTISONE | |||
| DERAMAXX | |||
| EFFEXOR | |||
| FLEA/TICK/HEARTWORM MEDICATIONS | |||
| HEARTGARD | |||
| IVERMECTIN | |||
| KETOCONAZOLE | |||
| METACAM | |||
| METRONIDAZOLE | |||
| NSAIDS | |||
| RIMADYL | |||
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Pet Medication Side Effects
Please let us know about any side effects you have witnessed after your vet administered a new prescription or medication. We'd like to know the type of the breed of your pet and also which medication/prescription he or she received. The more information you can give, the better.
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ALLERGY SHOTS
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/01/2009: Pamela from Ada, Oklahoma writes: "My bull terrier has received allergy shots in the past. The past week I took her for her regular shot, but they gave her a dose for a 61 to 80 lb dog. She weighs between 60 and 63 lbs. I had noticed side effects before, but not this drastically. She has been having panting episodes, especially at night. She seems more hyper and cannot get enough food.
I have been monitoring her intake as her stomach has been swollen since the shots. She has also had a very loose stool since the shot. I have given her 2 kinds of medicines for bacteria in the stomach since this happened.
I am really worried about her since I read the other readers comments about the side effects of allergy shots. I will NEVER take her to this vet again. I think they over dosed her. I am going to find another vet probably in another state as the vets here in Oklahoma seem to have no clue what they are doing. I had a 2 year old bull terrier die in November because he started having seziures. The vets here had no idea why...I just don't think these people are interested in anything but getting your money. No more allergy shots for my dog. I will find an alternative solution."
09/16/2010: Wendy from Vancouver, Washington replies: "Many thanks to all of you warning about the allergy shots. I have a 20 lb, 2 yr old Jack Russell terrier who has bad allergies (very loud snoring, and probable sleep apnea). He has also had three seizures since I rescued him last Feb. He was severely physically abused and neglected, but otherwise I have no medical history on him. I have had no past experience with terriers, or any other small/med sized breeds, nor these two medical conditions. But I will definitely avoid any shots. Any further posts to help me help my dog is greatly appreciated! And please feel free to email me: loveallpups@gmail.com"
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ANTIBIOTICS
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[WARNING!] 04/02/2011: Tome from Hendersonville, Nc writes: "I do not know whether the bacteria that is causing havoc among people taking antibiotics is a problem for our animals but just in case, I would think it wise to include some acidophilus in your animal's diet while he or she is on the antibiotics. Once a person is suffering from c. Diff, it is very, very difficult to cure. The cramps alone will bring a strong man to his knees and our animals will not be able to tell us about the cramps. Also, until the c. diff is under control with acidophilus, one cannot eat even a bite of banana (in my case, at least) without bringing on the cramping."
Replies[SIDE EFFECTS] 10/14/2011: Liz from Kenmore, New York replies: "My 14 yr old male Norwegian Forest cat was given antibiotics to treat dental problems he was having. I was in bad shape financially, and could not pay the full amount of all the tests and cleaning, (because the vet, like every other vet, refuses to do payment plans) so the vet put him on a 2 dose a day antibiotic. He doesn't weigh too much anymore because of his age, so I was very surprised when they told me the dose was 1mL, which was the entire tube dropper. Just seemed like way to much. Especially when they told me that he developed a heart murmur.
So I gave it to him and within the first 2 days, he started vomiting up this white bubbly phlegm all the time and had diarhrea very bad. I had called the vet, and they said it was "normal" and to not worry about it and it would go away within a few days.The next few days were spent with him hiding constantly (which he only does when he's hurt or sick - which is very rare) and his appetite went way down and he stopped going to the bathroom all together.
Within the end of that week of him being on it, he had a stroke when I was in the middle of brushing his hair. I immediately stopped giving him the antibiotics and hoped he would recover from having the stroke because by the next day he was walking around and eating again.
But he hasn't. He's gotten worse and he's still vomiting up that white stuff. And now he refuses to eat, drink and still hasn't gone to the bathroom. And to make matters worse, I've called every vet in the city and no one takes payment plans so I can't even treat him. All they keep telling me is that he'll need a whole bunch of tests and that it's going to cost a lot of money which is due at the end of the visit, and they won't even see him unless I can pay the entire bill. Talk about being in it for the animals!
He was fine before he got put on this stuff, and now I have to watch him slowly die because of it. He was the most loveable cat and would cuddle, bring me socks, play and chase our other 2 cats around the house. Now all he does is sit in the tub or hide under the bed and we've been forced to feed him using a syringe. He was the best cat ever with the most unique personality and now I'm forced with the decision to euthenize him or not, which is the hardest decision I've ever had to make. He was my little boy and I love him to death and it's their fault that this is happening to him!"
10/19/2011: Timh from Louisville, Usa replies: "Liz, I am terribly sorry for this incident (accident). The Hippocratic oath has been broken again. I also hope your kitty is still alive as of this writing. If I may suggest a couple of things which might help. First, I am a big advocate of magnet therapy as it helps sooo many conditions. If you have a refrigerator magnet rub your kitty with the side that sticks to metal surfaces. Do this for several hrs if possible on a daily basis. If possible buy him a magnet pet pad to sleep on. For internal cleaning, add one drop of H2O2 3% (Hydrogen Peroxide) to his water dropper. Slowly increase by one drop until he is back to normal. Hope this isn't too late."
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AZOXYSTROBIN
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[WARNING!] 08/21/2010: Ney from San Cristobal, S. C., Dominican Republic writes: "Warning! Amistar 50 WG is the name of a commercial product whose active ingredient is azoxystrobin. It is used in agriculture against certain types of fungus. I used it with my dog trying cancer. Nevertheless, after the treatment finished, my dog developed a kidney infection. I cannot, positively, say the azoxystrobin causes the infection, but, just be careful. God bless you..."
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BENTONITE CLAY TO COUNTERACT
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[YEA] 06/24/2011: Fiona from London, England writes: "My cat was in a bad way from being overdosed at the vets with drugs. He developed diahrroea with blood in it and after the vets medicine for the diahrroea failed it occured to me to try some Bentonite drink. He took this without resisitance (unlike the vets medicine which we struggled to get into him) and after eating about a teaspoon worth of thick Bentonite mixture (hydrated of course... DO NOT GIVE DRY BENTONITE)he was back to normal the next day thank God
Research the healing effects of edible clay.... It's marvellous stuff. I always have some ready to go (as you must have allowed the Bentonite clay to absorb the water for a minimum of 20 minutes)
All the best,
Fiona"
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CORTISONE
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 04/09/2009: Nancy from Sioux Citiy, Iowa writes: "My young cat Daphne about 1 yr old in 8/08 injured her paw. The veterinarian gave her two cortisone injections a week or two apart. Her injured paw is fine but she now has some sort of skin infection that moves around her jaw, chin, neck, shoulder area that presents itself in thickened skin and scabbiness. It seems to be in one area, then moves from one area to another. The skin where the infection once was will seem perfectly normal for awhile, then this thickening comes back again. She appears healthy otherwise, but she has had this skin problem for well over half a year now. Also she wore a plastic Elizabethan collar for 1 1/2 weeks while her paw healed, due to her excessive licking of her paw. I'm not sure which contributed more to her skin problem, the cortisone or the Elizabethan collar. Before she hurt her paw she was perfect in every way."
Replies05/31/2011: Brenda from San Antonio, Texas replies: "I have found that for a small dog 1 teaspoon of whole organic aloe vera daily works wonders for dogs or cats with allergys of any kind. Please check the animals food for chemicals. What is in the treets you give them. Brenda"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 11/20/2008: OTH from Atlanta, GA writes: "My dog was scratching a lot (been a life long scratcher) but otherwise perfectly healthy so I bought him in to the vet one day when I had to bring in my other dog. The vet gave him a cortisone shot and said he may eat, drink and pee a lot. He was fine for the first 24 hours but then had a night of severe vomitting (9 plus times including blood) and was left lying and shaking in pain. He has now been at the vet for 24 hours on an IV and is in the same condition and still won't eat. No one at the vet warned me about these kinds of side effects and we don't know yet what will happen. Wish us luck."
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[DEATH REPORTED] 09/29/2008: Amy from Glendale, Arizona writes: "I took my 14 year old cat to the vet because she was limping. The Dr. determined it was her elbow, and gave her a shot of cortisone. My cat stopped eating, and 48 hours later I had to put her down. The cortisone may have brought to light an underlying problem, renal failure. I know she would have shown symptoms eventually, it all just happened so fast."
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[DEATH REPORTED] 06/13/2008: Rick from Huntington Beach, Ca writes: "Cortizone shot: I had 12 year old Lab in healthy condition.Within two weeks he begin vomiting became lethargic. Took him to the vet died two days later.dont know if the cortizone shot weakened his resistance or not. Vet said he died of a bacteria that went toxic."
Replies03/02/2010: Romina from Los Angeles, Ca replies: "I didn't know of any of these side effects when my dog got the shot. He is 3 years old now and has about 4 of these shots. He has very bad allergies and itching all his life but the treatment for that is too expensive for me. The shots seemed to work fine with him for about 2 months but the itching would return. He's never seemed to have any of the side effects listed only that he would drink more than the normal amount of water. Thank you all for your posts I will be sure to NEVER get him that shot again. Are there any ideas of anything else to do to stop the itching??"
07/03/2010: Mountainlady from Bakersfield, Ca replies: "My black lab has had skin itching most of his 12 years. After many useless trips to the vet, my feed supplier suggested changing his food. We now feed all natural products with no chicken or beef products or by products. He cannot tolerate the grains or glutins in anything. He is now fed duck and potato canned food and a glutin, meat and grain free dry food for several years. His skin condition has improved greatly and the itching has stopped. Most of the time, I have found the allergies are caused by food. The vet didn't bother to tell us that and would rather medicate than suggest a change in the diet. Unless of course they are able to sell you the food. Don't fall for that either. We also found that he is allergic to a lot of stuff in treats. When he starts itching again, we stop what ever is new to his diet. Now he gets dry white bread toast pieces for a cookie treat and he has no problem with that. They are crunchie and he loves them."
[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/02/2011: Max from Monterey, Ca replies: "hello.. We just took our 6 year old beagle to the vet because his ears were itchy. Vet said ears were just red inside and gave him a coritsone shot and some ear drops it has been 4 days and he has drank a ton of water, seems uncomfortable and peeing a lot. Vet said he would drink and pee a lot. After reading everyones comments I will never go the cortisone route again. thank you all for your comments even though many of them are heart breaking.."
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DERAMAXX
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[WARNING!] 04/24/2011: Jim from Renovo, Pa writes: "my lab was given DERAMAXX for swollen toe. after 4 days he got AGGRESSION, DISORIENTATION, STARING OFF INTO SPACE, ENLARGED PUPILS, CIRCLING IN HOME, LACK OF COORDINATION, LETHATGY, FOAMING ON LIPS.
his weight is 75 pds and was given 37 mg per day.
the vet felt it was not the DERAMAXX . He was fine until I gave him this pill. day after I stopped it he is back to about 80% and is peeing and walking .
pupils have returned to normal and he is loving dog he has always been.
folks STAY AWAY FROM DERAMAXX, I know it works on some dogs but I believe if I would not have stopped it after 4th day my lab would be dead. Not blaming the vet but it is not SAFE for every dog. vets feel its like aspirin, ITS NOT AND COULD KILL YOUR DOG."
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EFFEXOR
07/21/2011: Cheyenne from Lakewood, Colorado writes: "I had a cat who died very suddenly at 4 1/2 years of age, he was fine the evening before, dead the next morning. I had a room mate at that time who was on 475 mg effexor and I have seen her drop pills. Would effexor have been deadly if my cat had swallowed one pill? What other causes could there have been for him who was healthy to all of a sudden die?"
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FLEA/TICK/HEARTWORM MEDICATIONS
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 09/04/2011: Katie from Albany, Ny writes: "Anybody's dogs have reactions to Vectra 3D for fleas and ticks. My dog is all scabby and has blisters where I put it on his back, the vet said it was his allergys, BUT it's only where I put the stuff.. Any response will help.. TY"
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08/28/2011: Skeeterone from Pegram, Usa writes: "Read lots of posts about pet's vaccines, diet, etc.
Does anyone have any comments on Heartguard or Tri-Heart Heartworm meds when given to herd dogs?
I do warn that even a dog like mine, a Fila Braziliero Mastiff, that has some herd dog in her breeding background should not be given Heartworm meds. I have never given the meds before, I read extensively. I had never given the heartworm meds before because it is so toxic. But with weather changing all over the country I decided the chance of heartworms was becoming so prevalant that I would go ahead and go against my true feelings. I treat my lawn, my dogs (also toxic) for fleas, no stagnant water, etc.
My Fila puppy was 3 mos old when I first gave her the meds. She has been itching and biting herself intensely ever since, I tried everything, vet said probably an allergy but did not venture a guess as to any possibility except diet or flea control. I have tried everything, from hydrocodone spray, to creams, a weak clorex bath, apple cider vinegar, changing her diet, etc. Never used too much flea control dip.
I discontinued the heartworm meds, just a week ago. She seems some better for the first time in almost 4 mos. She has always had a beautiful coat, and seemed to have healthy skin, etc. Now there is some breaking out on her inter legs, not on her body which is the main area she scratches and bites on. Maybe the the breakout is kinda like measles, or chicken pox in humans. Maybe the allergy has moved to the skins service and is going to go away.
I also have given her vitamin C in the form of calcium absorbate because she was a winter pup and to help her immune system and MSM a natural sulfur that I gave her for a birth defect in her spine. I discontinued both for now.
I just wondered if anyone has had any bad side-effects from giving their pet heartworm meds.
I know there are much worst side effects and damage that heartworm meds can do than just itching. I also have found thru reading that its easier to get rid of heartworms, than to treat the side effects that sometime never go away. I hope my baby girl, Jazzi, is not one of the unlucky ones due to my error. After reading the posts in this website, I'm almost afraid to give her a rabies shot.
Where is all of this going to stop. The food that we and our pets buy is unhealthy for us, and meds are the same and getting worse or else all the info we have now is just now coming to light for people like me. It's all about greed as far as the profitable situation that selling all these poision products are putting big companies that we once trusted....... We can no longer know anything is safe.... Not for sure.
Unless we grow our own garden and slaughter our own animals for food for us and our beloved pets. Even then the enviroment is questionable also.
Would hope to read someone's experience with heartworm meds. Or learn any info that I might not have read or heard about. There seems to be there's nothing that's safe. Years ago there was worry of plagues, now we have to worry about vaccines, meds, and most everything that was put into place originally for eraticating disease. Now only profit seems to be the issue with big business for man and his best friend.
Thanks for reading, May God Bless all the humans and pets adversely affected by the state of our world.
Kate"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/09/2009: Terry from West Palm Beach, FL writes: "Dog medications for fleas/ticks/heartworm: My daughter has a 15 month old, 88 pound Golden Retriever. Her vet recommended a monthly flea/tick medicine. "Riley" is not the same puppy after this treatment. He is lethargic and sad. I recommended garlic in his food. The vet said absolutely NOT! I've read articles all over the internet, and garlic is given. There are small ticks on him when we walk him. Fortunately they come right off. What can we use to keep fleas/ticks off him that is safe? Why don't vets want garlic used? I cry seeing him after these treatments. So many pets get cancer, and I think it must be related to their food and these toxic medications."
Replies07/13/2010: Gayle from Birnamwood, Wi replies: "I use and have been very happy with a horse fly repellent that I get at a farm store. It is organic and safe to use on cats and dogs over 12 weeks of age. I just spray it on when I notice any bugs starting to bother my pets. Works great for mosquitoes flies, ticks, fleas, gnats and lice."
09/04/2010: Natalie from Greenbelt, Maryland replies: "Gayle, could you please give us the name of this repellent? Thank you!"
09/14/2010: Julie from Coventry, England replies: "Hi, I would recommend sprinkling turmeric and cayenne onto your dog's food. It appears the ticks and fleas don't like the smell. My dog spends alot of time in The New Forest and the area is rife with ticks. He has not had one. Forget what the vet says, these toxic chemicals he is selling you can cause brain problems as well as affecting the nervous system. GO NATURAL."
11/03/2010: Sp from Lavergne, Tn replies: "Hi, In regard to the garlic. How much garlic can I give my dogs? Thank you."
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HEARTGARD
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[WARNING!] 02/25/2011: Julee Johnson from Medina, Ohio, Usa writes: "I read on here that a women's Border Collie had seizures when her dog was on Heart Guard. I do not keep my Border Collie mix on Heart Guard year round. She has had three seizures that I have witnessed over the years. I went through her records and she was on Heart Guard at the time of all three seizures. I don't think I'll put her back on it and I'll be curious to see if she has anymore."
Replies[WARNING!] 05/05/2011: Doug from San Antonio, Texas replies: "Ivomectrin should not be used on Border Collies it absolutely causes siezures. We chose Advantage Multi based on research and advice from several other Border Collie owners. Our two year old Border Collie has had no problems with Advantage Multi."
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IVERMECTIN
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 01/21/2009: Lisa from Lilburn, GA writes: "Side Effects to Pet's Medication: The day after giving my 43 lb Shepherd mix her Heartguard heartworm medication containing ivermectin, her face and upper lip swelled up. She looked as if she had been stung by a bee, but it's Winter here and she had no sign of insect bites. There are no other possible explanations. The vet thoroughly checked her out and couldn't find the source of the problem. He did not suggest an allergic reaction to Ivermectin. However, after researching the drug I found out that facial swelling can be a side effect. Benadryl has helped a little, and we placed her on antibiotics just in case there is a local infection."
Replies[SIDE EFFECTS] 01/29/2009: Teresa from Mccomb, Mississippi replies: "I have 11 beautiful dogs. Needless to say I am an animal lover and live well below poverty level, but I try very hard to take care of my dogs. I have been giving my dogs ad diluted mixture of Ivermectin for years for all worms, including heart worms.
The mixture was given to me from a kennel in Louisiana. BEWARE, Ivermectin is very strong in small doses and is very hard to give to a small dog, but at this time my dogs are doing well on it and it IS NOT recommended for COLLIE BREEDS.FOR ANOTHER NOTE.... my full blooded Siberian Husky had a toxic reaction to it as well. She started walking like she was drunk and weak, had shallow breathing and at one point she quit breathing. I researched and found that this was a definite side effect from Ivermectin. I took her off it immediately and put her back on a monthly pill from the vet. The pill still has Ivermectin, it says so on the packet, but the dosage is so miniscule compared to my personal mixture. I do believe however in my personal opinion only, that her hyperactivity had some cause in her having a reaction. My other 10 dogs are doing well and haven't had any side effects and none have never tested positive for worms of any kind."
[WARNING!] 10/25/2010: Karen from Idaho Falls, Id replies: "My sister-in-law raises show shelties and has done so for at least 20 years. She informed me that it is a known fact that shepherd breed dogs are highly allergic to ivermectin- it should NEVER be prescribed for herding dogs as it is known to be fatal to them. That vet should never have given it to a shepherd mix."
[WARNING!] 04/29/2011: Itsytexan from Houston, Tx replies: "The rule is "White Feet Don't Treat", which I have recently learned the hard way. My vet gave my dog heartworm preventative with Ivermectin in it and she almost died. I have since learned that some dogs, often the ones with tan or brown bodies and white feet (hence the rule) have a gene mutation that makes then sensitive to Ivermectin. It basically goes straight to their brain. It's ugly. The vet never should have given this dog, that was a stray with 4 white paws and looks like an aussie/lab mix (aussies, collies, and a few other breeds are more likely to have the sensitivity). And when she saw that my dog could barely walk, she should have known what was happening. Please spread the word about this."
[WARNING!] 08/28/2011: Cheryl from Fort Worth, Texas replies: "I have used Iverectin for over 20 years from Mastiffs to Mini Schnauzers, Am Staffs, Jack Russels.. One of my Am Staffs is solid white and she has done great on it, I have never had a problem with it at all, but I was warned years ago, NEVER give to them while they are hot.. So I dose mine early morning.. That may be part of the problem with some of the effects some have seen using it."
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KETOCONAZOLE
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[DEATH REPORTED] 08/10/2008: Guenady from Nice, France writes: "For your accumulated information on adverse reactions to drugs, two of my dogs were prescribed ketoconazole for a yeast skin infection. One survived the treatment, the other died during treatment. Other than the skin infection (which was not life threatening), he had no health issues. I was not told before treatment that this medication is hepatotoxic and that it can kill, that it has been established by the manufacturer that there is a 1:10,000 risk of allergic reaction (with underreporting recognized). The vet was not aware (!) of the symptoms of allergic reaction, so when I reported them she did not stop the treatment (dark urine, extreme fatigue, skin turning black and peeling...). When I finally stopped the treatment myself, because my dog was just getting sicker and sicker (after 13 1/2 doses administered out of 30 prescribed) it was already too late. 4 days later he came down with hepititis and 34 days after starting the treatment he died (with bloody vomitting and bloody diahrrea). Although I reported all this, despite my distress) nothing was taken into consideration, everything was dismissed as being a coincidence, and I was given the classic excuse 'your dog was already sick and would have died anyway.' This is an outright lie, of course, and contradicts all the medical file of my dog. But try to get an adverse reaction taken into consideration when the 'authorities' don't want to take it into consideration! Of course there is underreporting! Normally I never give vet medicines to my animals, only homeopathy, but at the time I had no alternative therapy, as skin yeast infection is very difficult to treat. I have since gotten my second dog almost out of her condition, using probiotics and herb Robert and direct applications of hydrogen peroxide on the worst affected areas. My opinion of vets and the authorities that 'oversee' them, has descended to about 0. Would like to know if others have had bad experiences with ketoconazole."
Replies[SIDE EFFECTS] 08/12/2008: Cindy from Torrance, California replies: "I had a similar problem with Ketoconazole as my Shar Pei had a terrible case of yeast. I stopped the medication after his underbelly started spotting black. After scouring the internet I found the website nzymes.com. It took over 1 year to completely clear up the yeast using their protocol and only feeding him a protein diet (I still cook chicken and spinach for him). I recommend anyone who has a yeast problem with with pet to start them on this protocol."
[DEATH REPORTED] 10/03/2008: Jean from Desert Hills., Arizona replies: "I would like all pet owners to not give their dogs Ketoconazole for Yeast or Valley Fever. Against my best judgment I gave this to our dog for Valley Fever and he died 3 months later from a failed liver. This is one of the side effects. It is much better to go Natural and stick with this so your dog will have a better life. And by the way they have a cure in Tucson, Arizona at the University of Arizona, but this is another drug and would have to be checked out for side effects. Many states have Valley Fever now. The states are California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and Utah. This problem in in the dirt. Something needs to be done. This affects humans and animals and etc.Please beware of what I am saying for the sake of your pet!!!"
[SIDE EFFECTS] 11/15/2008: Pamela from Austin, Texas replies: "My 8 year old standard poodle was prescribed ketoconazole to suppress a chronic yeast outbreak in his ears. His liver would not tolerate it. I pilled him once. He vomited bile. That was the end of that."
[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/07/2010: Dana L. from Darlington, Sc replies: "My pekingese mix was prescribed Ketoconozole three days ago but after her third dose today (100 mgs 2x daily) I think I'm going to stop giving it to her. She has developed a nagging cough, which she has NEVER had before since she started taking this medicine. I'm worried that the long-term side effects will be much worse than this cough we're experiencing. I don't know what I'll do about the yeast infection in her ears but we'll just have to find something else!"
11/25/2010: Lulu from England, Uk replies: "Just wondering if Ketoconazole Shampoo has the same effects as the medicine? I use the shampoo for treatment of scalp psoriosis and works well. After reading the items about Ketoconazole Im just not sure if I should use it on my dog? any thoughts would be much appreciated : )"
[DEATH REPORTED] 06/20/2011: Steph from Kennedale, Tx replies: "An australian shepherd or border collie mix puppy we had taken had some kind of rash so we thought after a month of it not going away after using different shampoos we should take it to the vet. He was treated for ringworm. The vet had prescribed ketoconazole and after 5 days of giving the half tab every 12 hours we noticed he stopped eating. We were told to stop giving the medicine and to try giving boiled chicken and rice. The pup became very weak and fatigued and would not eat and just lay there. Deciding not to take him back to the vet who had prescribed this treatment which was made him worse than what he was originally, we let the dog peacefully go.I would really think twice before giving dogs medicines and found out that most cases of ringworm can disappear on their own. I should have stuck with mother nature instead of trusting a licensed professional to assist with this matter of nature."
08/22/2011: Julie from Coventry, England replies: "ALL OWNERS OF COLLIE & SHEPHERD DOGS & CROSSES OF THESE BEWARE, THEY HAVE CARRY MDR1 GENE WHICH MEANS MULTI DRUG RESISTANT 1 GENE AND SHOULD NOT RECEIVE MEDICINES WITH IVERMECTIN /AVERMECTIN IN (FLEA TREATMENTS) NOR ERITHROMYCIN ANTIBIOTIC OR IMODIUM THESE DRUGS CAN BE FATAL. TELL ANYONE YOU KNOW WITH THESE BREEDS. PLEASE."
12/27/2011: Jeffersonhi from Mililani, Hi replies: "Our 15 year old New Zealand Light Golden Retriever was prescribed Ketaconazole on 12/10/2011 by our vet, who did a complete work-up on her since she hasn't been in to see the vet in two years. We were there just for a check-up which they "required" in order to refill our Rymadil prescription for her achy joints. They did a blood test, fecal sample exam, the works - and kept her in the small kennel cage all day long... Then charged us $480 for it all. We were gratified to hear from the vet that she's a strong dog for her age, and had a clear result from her blood and stool sample test.We dutifully gave her the Ketaconazole twice a day... But stopped after she refused to eat anything. We went online and discovered this (and many other) threads documenting the terrible and awful reaction to Ketaconazole... And are worried sick. We are giving her Pedialite to get fluids into her (she licks the bowl clean), but don't want to give her food yet... Since she was vomiting everything we gave her earlier. It's been 12 hours since she last ate. We have no alternative but to take her back to our vet (who has otherwise been a good friend and shown kindness in every respect to our dog and us). We will be sure to print out this thread for his enlightenment on Ketaconazole."
01/08/2012: Cheryl from Stockton, Ca replies: "To the December 2011 poster - how is your dog doing?"
01/14/2012: Carly from Raleigh, Nc replies: "My 10 year old Jack Russell began allergic reactions to, what we thought and were told by vets, flea bites. The itching and chewing to the point of seeping sores has driven him (and us) crazy for nearly 6 years. We spent ridiculous money on one remedy on top of another, injections, steroids... You name it. We became a stressed out, worn out, broke and vet-leary bunch embarrassed to be seen in public with our patchy smelly dog that appeared to be neglected and abused. Our dog was miserable and we were clinically depressed of the whole issue... And (can't believe I'm saying this) considered other options to relieve his suffering, and ours.
Then came the day when I was faced with what I thought were earmites and a severe ear infection. This was a first for my dog and I was confused because it didn't LOOK like earmites but was red, crusty and he was scratching it raw.
Finally, at my wits end, I was reading a homeopathic site and the article mentioned the smelly, itchy stench of a yeast infection in dogs. Frankly, never having had one, I was under the impression this was only a human and female ailment. WRONG! I began treating him immediately for a yeast infection. I started him on Blue Buffalo food (duck) and half a tab of acidophilus and filtered water. I rinsed out his ears with an earwash and bathed him in Nazirol (ketoconazole) shampoo every 2 days. I currently use only hydrosol for fleas and ticks.
My dog, in just over a week, has become a different animal. He is the dog we originally brought home. His eyes are clear and alert, he is energetic and keen and he sleeps like a rock, no scratching, no anxiety and we are sleeping disturbance free.
I am posting this because I can't even imagine giving ketoconazole orally. I am deeply disturbed that for so long and from so many of what were touted to be the best veterinarians in our area, not one of them suggested that Yeast might be the problem. I have decided to seek out a holistic Veterinarian because I no longer trust the expensive drug-pushing establishment.
Nutrition is a best weapon for many ailments. While I am in no way suggesting medicine has no place in treating animals, I will say that owners should be cautious."
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METACAM
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10/25/2011: The Doob from Truro, Cornwall, England writes: "Took my healthy, normal old english sheepdog 6yrs old to vet with small scab. Removed it, gave metacam jab after op. Swelling at op site few days later, gave more metacam to reduce swelling. Then started with side effects of metacam, ie bloody stools/bloody vomit. 3 day stay in vets with gastric ulcer. They said he was fit to collect him, bring home.. But I could see he was sick, fluids on abdomen, rushed him to another vet's, referral centre. Severe advanced peritonitis, ulcer had perforated. Major op. Complication after complication, because the perforation was not detected/treated early. Feeding tubes.. 2 failed oesophagus tubes, abdomen reopened to place gastric tube, that worked. Came home, food and meds through tube for three weeks..liver/pancreas now recovered. After three months, all tests now normal. £12,000!! Couple weeks ago one of my other dog had a lesion.. Wet eczema, new vet wanted to stick him with steroids, NO WAY!"
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[WARNING!] 12/20/2010: Godsgal from Santa Clarita, Ca writes: "My late Bichon Frise was prescribed Metacam (meloxicam) 1. 5mg oral suspension for arthritis. He did not show any symptoms of arthritic pain and was a bouncy, youthful little guy until he was given this medication. After only one dose, he became disoriented, started walking in circles and kept "crying". I immediately took him off these meds and did a search on line about this medication. There were so many side affects that I called the vet to discuss this. He refused to take my call. My little guy lived another 2 years but his quality of life was gone after just 1 dose! Please beware of this drug!"
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[DEATH REPORTED] 06/07/2009: Norma from North Vancouver, BC writes: "I had a 11 year old Rough collie with very bad arthritis. I had had him on Recovery for a year and a half but he was getting worse with age. I decided to try Metacam even though I had been very nervous about it. Within 10 days he became very ill - and I rushed him to the Vet. His heart rate was a way up and his gums were very pale. He ended up in the Critical Care unit and was diagnosed with ulcers and he had vomited and ingested and had pneumonia and partial bloat which they had to wait out because of his condition.
My Collie came home with many meds and he did recover. I had him on something to coat his stomach but within 2 months he had bloat again and had to be put down. I will never again put a dog on Metacam. I do not recall the measurement for Metacam but it was whatever was recommended for his weight."
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[DEATH REPORTED] Dalia from Winchester, United Kingdom writes: "Re: Metcam (allergic reaction). I had Teddy, a 2 year old pekingese who put his back out. The vet injected him with Metacam and within hours he had breathing problems and the next morning he died. The vet admitted the death was caused by an allergic reaction to the Metacam and he did what he could to counter balance the reaction but to no avail. Has anyone else had this problem?"
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METRONIDAZOLE
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 06/06/2009: Ingrid from Geneva, Ohio writes: "My dog was on metronidazole last year for colitis. The vet put her on two meds. I don't remember the other off hand but another vet was surprised she was put on both at the same time. She also was given a higher dose than my other dog who is a bit bigger than her. She became incontinent. After searching the internet I found this was a side effect. It took a while but it finally passed. I believe it was the medicine and it had to completely leave her system for her to get back to normal."
Replies[WARNING!] 03/01/2011: Casperc from Casper, Wy replies: "My 5 yr. Old OES dog was prescribed 1500mg of metronidazole 2 times a day for 10 days initially because of vomiting and diarrhea. With the first vet visit a blood workup was done with good results, just a little dehydration. The second vet visit was 7 days later because the vomiting was still happening (stools were a bit better). They did x-rays on the second vet visit that revealed thickened intestines (maybe a foreign body present also???) and he was prescribed an additional 10 days of 1500 mg 2 times a day of metronidazole.I came home last night (17 days into taking meds) to a dog having a seisure and not being able to get up afterwards. When I tried to move him he had another seisure and again was unable to stand afterwards. The vet came to the house and as they tried to move him he had another seisure. They administered valium to calm him. After some time he was able to get up and was wobbly. They kept him overnight and apparently he had more seisures this morning. They are trying to keep him sedated and hydrate him and will keep him for another day at least. We're suspecting the Metronidazole."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 11/29/2008: Christina from Ashburn, Va writes: "our dog was was put on a long term dose of metronidazole for irritable bowel syndrome a few months ago. unfortunately the medicine caused severe neurological issues in our 12 year old lab/husky. shortly after taking his morning dose one day, he wasn't able to walk straight and lost all control of his limbs. he's mostly recovered, but i think he has had some side effects from this medicine. he was experiencing some arthritis issues prior to this but it's gone down hill rapidly since (the neurological episode occurred this past june, and now our pup can't nearly walk as far as before, despite herbal treatments and acupuncture). i think the use of a long term dose of metronidazole should really be studied further."
Replies07/28/2010: Crysgrits from Charlotte, Nc replies: "I had an incredibly similar experience with the metronidazole, although our dosage was not long-term, it was a typical 10 day dosage. My 7 year old terrier mix was put on metronidazole as a precaution because she was sick and they were using it as an antibiotic. After about 2 days of being on the drug, she was unable to walk straight, a few hours later, she was unable to operate her hind legs. The vet we were using kept her for the day, flushed her system, put her on iv's, etc. However, I would not let them keep her overnight, as they did not have anybody there overnight. I picked her up and intended on keeping her for the evening. A few hours later, I couldn't take it. It was clear that she was completely unaware that I was sitting right beside her, and her eyes began shaking (shifting right to left) uncontrollably. I had to take her to an emergency vet (different vet), and he warned me that this is a rare side effect, but known, and can even happen in humans as well as dogs. He told me it essentially attacked her brain. Luckily she turned out to be OK, after 2 days in the hospital hooked up to fluids to flush her system of the drug, but apparently most dogs with the reaction are not as lucky. None of my dogs will ever be given this drug again."
[WARNING!] 03/05/2011: Lblibris from Slc, Utah replies: "My 15 year old cocker developed nuerotoxicity to this drug and unfornately passed away within one of week of taking it. Please view this website that tells about our experience and more information, including where to report adverse reactions to medications. sites.google.com/site/bewareofmetronidazole"
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NSAIDS
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 08/21/2008: Dottie from Harrisburg, PA writes: "NSAID [non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs] for dogs: These are VERY dangerous drugs. Many dogs have died from just one dose. I had 3 dogs that I gave 1 Deramaxx pill many them sick & lethargic I stopped them immediately. Will not give any of these meds to my dogs ever again."
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RIMADYL
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11/15/2009: Beth from St. Louis, Mo writes: "Alternative for Rimadyl Needed
My two dogs got into a fight today and one ended up with stitches. He just got home a while ago and is doing okay. They gave me Rimadyl for pain- but considering the chance of horrible side-effects- I'd like to opt for a more natural remedy. I don't want him to be in pain though either- does anyone know anything I can give him for the pain? He's a Border Collie-mix, right around 50 lbs. Thanks for your help!"
Replies03/23/2010: Donna from Las Vegas, Nv replies: "Am answering this cause my dog is almost lame in one hip from displaysia, and wew have him on Tramadol. I gave our other Dog the prednizone and rimadyl and she died from her injuries, but was so uncomfortable until she did. The dog, is much better, and there's not the side effects with the Tramodal as with the other nsaid and such. It's worth a try. I found out recently my sister had her collie on tramodal for three years before she died, and she did great. It worth the try anyway, if your having trouble with the other."
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04/21/2009: Joanne from Skowhegan, ME/USA writes: "My Pit-Plothound is now 10.5 yrs old. He has arthritis in his neck and front leg. He hollers sometimes when just standing still. I have been giving him 1 Rimadyl (weight 55-100 lbs) for the past 3 yrs only when he is limping or he hollers. He has had no adverse reactions. Because it works for him, he takes it without coercing. Ya! He lets me know (believe it or not). His energy level is good because he reminds me when it is time for our walk. It could be others have issues because of the food they feed their babies. I make mine home-made turkey stew with vegies. I read the labels on the bags and cans and don't purchase dyes, by-products, etc. You can blame a lot of things on the easiest you can get away with, but if you do not care enough to read labels, like you are particular about your own food, their will be consequences that are not good."
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