Tramadol and rimadyl
Common Questions and Answers about Tramadol and rimadyl
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I have an almost 14yo pit bull that is on both Metacam and Tramadol. rimadyl is an NSAID, similar to metacam and some others. Tramadol is opiate based but considered safe for dogs. My pit was on rimadyl for a year or so, then we switched to metacam which the vet said was a little stronger, then after about 2 years we added the tramadol. Just last week we upped the tramadol as dogs can develop a tolerance just like humans.
Actually, tramadol (brand name is ultracet) and rimadyl are safe for dogs. I've had dogs on rimadyl for many years due to arthritis and they never had a problem with it. Tramadol was reserved for post-op pain treatment and only for a few days.
Can you give us more information on exactly what kind of pain your chow chow has and any other meds that have been tried?
Please try our safe, non-toxic pain reliever for dogs-CanineActiv. No side effects or drug interactions. MUCH safer than Rimadyl and usually as effective. Go to the CA website and contact us for free 28ct capsule travel pack. We also have a vet only product called Rejuvenate Plus, but you would need to get through your vet.
She was also on Carprofen and Tramadol for arthritis and Denamarin (1 pill daily). Dr took her off Tramadol as her counts went up to alp 588 & alt 1000. She weighs 80lbs. Could I give her both the Denamarin and super milk thistle pills (maybe 1) since by weight she should be on 2 pills. Dr's don't seem to like going natural as it cuts into their profits.
Took her to the emergency vet and they prescribed Tramadol and Robaxin (pain and muscle relaxer). Took her to our normal vet on Monday and he said to continue those meds and also gave her a steroid shot.
She did well throughout the week... still stiff but seemed to improve. Last night, Thursday, she seemed to be in pain again. She wasn't as bad as she had been on Saturday but was walking stiffly and holding her head oddly again.
Hello & welcome....Rimadyl is rather on the low end of quality pain control......There are many newer and better drugs available, now....Tell your Vet you need better pain management with something else....You could also ask to add "Tramadol" to the Rimadyl as a combination therapy....The two together work much better.....
Good for you to have a dog of 18yrs.....Sounds like you have done everything right! I'm impressed......
He was on a special diet from the vet JD dry food, Rimadyl, Tramadol and a special vitamin mixture for his arthritis and tumors (not cancerous but one on his hip that grew to the size of half a soccer ball), I spent over 250.00 a month for over 10 months for Jake's health and comfort. He was 10 when he had a stroke (I pray not caused by the rimadyl - reading the info on it does not make me happy).
Labrador retrievers are one of the breeds that are known to have adverse reactions to rimadyl, and sometimes the benefits just do not outweigh the risks in something like this. What you CAN do is to start giving him a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement. These have been proven to be of great help to arthritic dogs with an occasional dose of enteric coated aspirin to help them over the rough spots.
Please let us know what your vet says.
OK what pain pills is he on? My vet prescribed Tramadol for pain (post-surgical) for my dog and they didn't seem to upset her tummy. If by chance it is Rimadyl, you need to get a second opinion, as Rimadyl can have very bad side effects.
Nevertheless, I think you shouldn't be put in a position where you have to ask for help and advice from an internet forum. The vet should be giving more help here if you are so worried, and your dog is suffering.
Thank you he is on pain meds ...tramadol 50 mg, every 12 hrs, rimadyl 25 mg, every 8-10 hrs and amoxicillin 250 mg every 12 hrs
They gave him the tramadol the second day I took him back and the other the first day . He still lays and cries... He did just jump off the sofa and ran to the door when someone just rang the doorbell so I guess he is able to walk but chooses not to . Keeping it clean with compresses and sitting with him like a new born .
t really know how long ago it may have started) and he has tremendous arthritis of the back hips and 2 discs missing from his neck. I was told we can't put him on any anti-inflammatory drugs because of the Cushings. No rimadyl , etc. I asked how can I help to ease the pain. He is still so full of life ! I put an ice pack on his neck and hips for a few seconds until he walks away from me. I asked about acupuncture. I'll do anything to help my little boy.
Carol...I agree, it's a tough call!!!
One of the leaders on the forum "Jaybay" used it many years (I want to say 6-7) on a dog with hip problems...The only reason she stopped was she felt it quit working and then moved on to something else....Maybe she'll see this post and pop in with more info. for you....
My 2 Regular Vets prescribe it for everything and any length of time.....My Holistic Vet won't use it at all.....
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories such as Rimadyl or Previcox do help with joint pain and work to decrease inflammation which can further help to deteriorate joints. Other medications such as Tramadol work with NSAIDS to help make them even more effective. Nutraceuticals such as glucosamine (which she is already taking) and Omega 3 Fatty acids also help adjunctively.
Our 14 year old Lab mix Sable has arthritis and is on Tramadol. It doesn’t seem to be working too well. She has many other health problems, and probably doesn’t have a lot of time left, so we would like to make her as comfortable as possible. She has kidney disease, high BP, and a Thyroid problem, so she is on Benazepral, and Thyrosyn. She hasn’t been eating well, and pain may be part of the problem. But, the Tramadol tends to make her loose her appetite.
You should be aware that Rimadyl is not without its problems, and if your dog is a Labrador or has Labrador in it, it could actually be dangerous to give him Rimadyl. While carprofen IS an anti-inflammatory, I would think that a drug like Tramadol would actually work better on the kind of pain caused by pancreatitis.
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