Pet Medication Side Effects
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RIMADYL
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11/15/2009: Beth from St. Louis, Mo: "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: "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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[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/10/2009: Niena from Traverse City, Michigan: "My dog got injured and Rimadyl was prescribed. But by day three of Rimadyl, I was mortified and stopped giving it to him. By day two he had the worst case of the runs so malodorous, so black & sickly smelling - unlike anything I've smelled as a parent, as a hospice worker and after 5 years working in waste treatment plants. He was weak, despondent, confused, constantly thirsty and unwilling to eat anything. By day three I was convinced.
Two days of no Rimadyl and his stool is firming up a bit. He's still thirsty but alert and hobbling around, shaking his tail - and happily eating again.
For inflammation he's munching on fish oil capsules and loving yogurt w/spirulina & ACV. We're recovering. No pet-loving Vet should prescribe Rimadyl - not Ever!"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 12/30/2008: Joe from Mentor, Ohio: "I strongly suggest to anyone with a senior pooch to refrain from the use of this drug in any dose, for any arthritis. I gave it to a senior female cocker spaniel and she developed severe heart trouble which led to her demise.
Also, I agree on the rabies yearly vaccinations being unneccessary. I have never had a problem knock on wood, however, I am in doubt as to the need yearly."
Replies10/07/2011: Rebecca from Jacksonville Beack, Fl replies: "I am so against all these poisons for our animals. My Golden/Shepherd mix is almost 12 years... And took her off Demerax (?) and Rimadyl, ... And just give her plain aspirin. She has had only two Rabies shots in her lifetime... I refuse to keep going back.We had an American PitBull... Beautiful healthy dog until a friend of ours who worked at a Vet's office administered "Advantage Multi" on his back for flea, tick, and worms?? Multi POISONS at one time!! I was against it.... Three hours later he had four grand mall seizures for the first time in his five years... He went right down after that for the next six months, one seizure after another.... This POISON had compromised his nervous system AND his respiratory system!! He got so bad my son had to put him down.... His quality of life was horrible! Well, I wrote the Advantage company and highly complained and accused them of killing our dog and I told everyone I saw, all the Vets around here... And it wasn't long after that.... It was in the news that cats and dogs were dying from this product, and it was taken off the market! I can't find it anywhere. Too many poisons to our children and animals are being given to US... And all at once! I gave some flea medicine back to a Vet when it caused my dog to throw up his entire dinner an hour later. The Vet got perturbed with me because I would not give it to my dog.... I told him IT is POISON to my DOG.... You are killing my dog trying to kill the fleas!! It wasn't Heartguard.... It was a new poison that has to be given with food. So I have had enough... And only give Aspirin, and spray them with alcohol.... They don't have fleas anyway!"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 11/16/2008: Jean from Johns Island, SC: "My chocolate lab, George - a rescue - was prescribed Rimadyl for early signs of arthritis. No information was given me about adverse side effects, and this was in 1997, several years before the "Client Information Sheet" became available by Pfizer, was given to the vets, who in turn are supposed to give the CIS to their clients. Since this is not mandatory, most vets don't take the time to distribute the CIS.
My George's story may be seen at:
http://www.dogsadversereactions.com/nsaid/memorials.html#george
To read about the Class Action Lawsuit against Pfizer - see:
http://www.dogsadversereactions.com/nsaid/lawsuitsettled.html"
10/16/2010: Kristine from Bayville, Nj replies: "Hello. I do not want to sway anyone, but I wanted to share my experience. I have 2 long haired Chihuahua's who are going to be 17 next month. The one had arthritis so bad at age 8, I thought he was dying. He could barely get up without help. He has been on rimadyl for 9 years now. He takes a 1/4 of a 25 mg tablet per day. He now runs around like a puppy! He is in better shape at almost 17 then at 8. My other chihuahua has been taking it for the past few years, the same dosage. I don't know if it is because my dosage is low (5 pound dogs) but I think the medicine has given my dog a great quality of life. I think you have to research & do what you think is best, but some of the comments like reputable vets would never prescribe are uncalled for. For me, it saved my dogs quality of life & I don't think he would still be alive without it. Like I said, I don't want to sway anyone, but I think you need to research & make your own decisions. Good Luck to you all."
04/26/2011: Susan from Brockway, Pa Usa replies: "I am very cautious to what I give my 13 year old terrier mix. He was in such bad shape, as a 8 month old orphan when he showed up on our doorstep. He needed surgery on his leg and I thought I one point we were going to have to put him down. The vet started him out on 75 mg of rimadyl. I read how it can cause liver damage, so I cut him down to 1/2 tablet and observed him over a period of time. He did fine. So I cut him down to 1/4 tablet with 1/2 tablet Glucosamine Chondroitin. He has flourished and has done really well. I don't understand why vets don't start out an animal on the lowest dose, and move up to higher doses as needed. Especially when it can cause liver or renal damage."
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STEROIDS
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/16/2012: Shea from Cloverdale, Ca, Usa: "I took my 12 year old toy poodle and 1 year old cat into the vet yesterday, for what I thought was mange. Turned out to be a really bad skin infection for my poodle and flea allergies for my cat. I made the gut wrenching decision to put my poodle down as his quality of life was so poor. :( They offered to give my cat a steroid shot to help with him scratching and biting. By the time we got him home, his back legs were paralyzed and all he could do was flip and roll around. He looked as though he was having a seizure. I immediately took him back to the vet. When he got there his temp was 106, heart rate close to 350, was blind and still had no use of his back legs. Here I just put down my beloved poodle a hour ago and now I may lose my cat!?
They pumped him with liquids to try and dilute the steroid shot and gave him a sedative to help him relax. It's been almost 24 hours and although he is feeling a little better (is walking and we think has his vision back! ) I WILL NEVER GIVE ANY OF MY ANIMALS A STEROID SHOT! Anybody else ever seen this? My vet said he has given over 500 of these shots in 30 years and had NEVER seen a reaction like this."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 02/03/2010: Dp from Louisvill, Ky: "Vet gave Annie a steroid injection last night for an ear drainage problem that antibiotics did not clear up. Annie is a semi-feral and very difficult to treat kitty. She came home last night and ate normally, but this morning is lethargic and won't touch her food. Vet says it may be due to office visit trauma. But I'm very upset and worried."
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 09/24/2008: Janet from Palm Coast, Florida: "Vet has her on prednisdone 5mg and hydroxyzine 10 mg to relieve itching. Currently she is experiencing shortness of breath or panting. Sometimes at rest she does it. Would these meds cause her problem? Thanks. Oh, doc wants to do skin test on her to find out the source also."
Replies[SIDE EFFECTS] 09/16/2009: Adia from Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico replies: "Hi!Prednisone for long time use can harm your pets liver. No doubt. I have a 17 1/2 years female dog and after some infections, prednisone, phenobarbiturics etc... she is suffering liver & kidney failure. But after 2 years since last "treatment" and prohibition to give vaccines, antibiotics etc, she is still here. Is true she is very skinny but she eats a lot and dances and barks to whoever comes near the house(she never did this before).she is also almost blind but she goes around the house and to the front patio on her own.She doesn't tolerate vets food.I make her food every two days(she loves fresh made food!) And supplement with omegas, spirulina(protein!!),antioxidants,4Life Transfer Factor Plus, NO tap water, NO sugar, No junk, NO EXCUSES TO GIVE MUNCHIES and NO COMMERCIAL NOTHING.You can search and talk to Pet Alive and NZYMES.They have remedies. I use some on my oldie and on my own. Others are from HEEl lab.(homeopaths) Again,be careful with food. EXTREMELY. There are a lot of things that stimulate the inmunologic system (allergens)and a lot of venom. If you need more info come back to the page. And if you want, leave an e mail for contact."
[SIDE EFFECTS] 11/04/2010: Anna from Philadelphia, Pa,usa replies: "My unspayed dog was given prednisolone -side effect: breast tumors!"
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UNKNOWN MEDICATION
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 10/11/2009: Abby from Houston, Texas: "I took my dog Blanca (Maltese) on a Monday 2 years ago to the vet because she was coughing. The vet gave me some medication and told me that she thought it has something to do with sinus. Blanca died the following Wednesday. I was and I am still devastated.
I got myself a JRT and now she developed a bladder infection and I can't trust the vet. I am giving her ACV and hope that this will go away."
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XYLAZINE AND ATROPINE
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[DEATH REPORTED] 09/08/2008: Patricia from Laurel, Maryland: "I took my dog in to a Veterinarian to be neutered and he injected him with Xylazine & Atropine for a sedation prior to a surgery and he died within minutes. The vet in question used a 100 mg/ml bottle which states for large animals only Cattle, horses & cervidae not reccommended for small animals. I am devastated and traumatized by this and wanted you to know about this. It was not a vaccine as such but FDA reports over 740 animals of all different species have died. The side effects are so horrible. Mutley was my dog's name and I miss him terribly everyday. Why would anyone use this drug? I have found vets that use this for euthenaisia. I had to subject my dog to a necropsy to find out what I already knew, that he was found to be a normal and healthy dog. He was only 2 yrs 10 months old. I fear many more animals will die under this veterinarian's care. No surgery ever took place. Note that the FDA has only the reports that were filed. I am sure there are many more ,as this vet told me that these things happen. I am sure that others let it go. I am not. The clinic treated me very badly and even threatened to sue me if I told any one that my dog died there. Thank you for reading my story. Sincerely, Patricia Deeds 301-497-7692 Should you need to contact me."
Replies11/05/2008: Linda from West Newfield, Maine replies: "You go Patricia!! Just the fact that you were threatened tells me a LOT. And I'm so sorry for your loss. Stay strong!!"
11/29/2008: Guenady from Nice, France replies: "I am so sorry to read about your loss and the horrible way your vet treated you. Your motivation to do something is the same as mine, my dog died in great suffering, and that can't be undone, but other potential victims can be warned. I agree, go to it, but don't expect lots of help from the authorities. You need to file a complaint with the veternary licensing board, and you will need the results of your necropsy. I presume it was not done by the same vet. He would not incriminate himself. Do include in your complaint that you were threatened with a lawsuit, in order to keep you silent. You might also contact one of a number of associations that have the courage to help with advice regarding complaints against vets. Here's a good one : vetabusenetwork.com , email : vetvictims@hotmail.com . The only way to make vets more responsible, since their professional associations aren't doing the job, is to call them to account. They operate a business like any other, but worse because they can and do kill our loved ones. You might also consult a lawyer about filing a complaint, first for the death of your pet, then for the threats. Hope you had witnesses, but even if not, file the complaint because the vet will have to give an explaination, and even if he lies and it's your word against his, he will think twice about doing the same thing again. Be brave!"
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