Tramadol and rimadyl in dogs

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Last Saturday, she was in a lot of pain. Gave her a Rimadyl and it didn't help. 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.

Hi, 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.

by Carol Osborne, D.V.M., Jul 28, 2010 12:58PM The Rimadyl however KILLS dogs and this is something you need to understand. In fact since the Rimadyl Class Action Law Suit, veterinarians are suppose to explain this and have pet owners sign a release form before prescribing this medication. Rimadyl is also available under many other names carprofen, vetprofen etc. Consider safe, natural vitamin supplements for your dogs arthritis and overall health.

The Rimadyl is quite expensive and he does so well on it so when it was time for a re-fill I had asked the Vet if there was a less expensive ant-inflammatory he could take that was close to the Rimadyl. She said no. Instead she prescribed my Dog Tramadol along with the Rimadyl. She said that by giving him the Tramadol on a daily basis, he would only need 1/2 a tablet of the Rimadyl daily. I questioned her about this and she reassured me that he would do well.

I feel bad for the owners of this dog, but unfortunately, it happens in humans so it's bound to happen in dogs from time to time. People/dogs had adverse drug reactions all the time, so it's just something you have to hope doesn't happen to you or your animal. Sad for these people, no doubt.

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?

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......

We took her back to the vet immediately. She prescribed some Rimadyl and said Missy would be fine in a few days. We took her back two weeks later because Missy wasn't any better. The associate conferred with a senior vet and recommended that we continue the Rimadyl and that she would be better. The associate vet has admitted that whatever is going on is due to the incorrect administration of fluids. I have asked if there is any chance that her lymphatic system has been injured.

Hello & welcome....Don't give up.....There are other choices for pain control......So your Vet sent you away without anything for your dog? I believe what your Vet is saying is no anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs like Rimadyl, Metacam, Previcox, etc. because of the way they are processed & possible side effects.....However, that does NOT mean that your dog cannot have just pain medication! My choice would be "Tramadol", but I'm sure there are others....

Is he on anything for the arthritis, Rimadyl helped our dog alot, we only gave it to her when necessary, and it really helped her to walk without pain,

That vet didn't find anything on the x-rays or from a physical exam of my dog. Our original vet prescribed rimadyl, which we gave to our dog for about 1-2 weeks. We bought stairs for the couches and bed so she didn't have to jump up or down anymore. The medicine didn't seem to do anything. My dog still hid under the bed and urinated in the house during the day. We also noticed that she seemed unbalanced and fell/tripped quite a bit which she never did before.

Rimadyl nearly ruined my dogs liver & kidneys. My baby has hip dysplasia and arthritis in her knees. I have her on glucosamine and chondroitin. I recently read this may be pointless, but I figure it is not hurting so I still use them. occasionally I give her tramadol 50 mg but only sparingly when she can barely walk, like once every other month.

These would include a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement, Omega 3 fatty acids, Rimadyl, Tramadol, Gapapentin and others. Acupuncture, Chiropractic, physical therapy including aquatic therapy would also help.

I think you can get pet insurance or possibly care from the ASPCA to get treatment for your dog. I'm in Canada so I don't know what is used in the USA for dog arthritis but our dog took Adequan "injections" which stops the arthritis and can even reverse it. It worked great on her. She took Medicam for pain, when necessary. It's up to you and your vet what to give to your dog.

Cognitive dysfunction has been ruled out because she is completely normal in every aspect except for the panting at night. She seems very uncomfortable. She is on rimadyl and tramadol for arthritis, so we feel her pain is controlled. Do you have any ideas why she is panting? Could it be estrogen related in some way--like humans having night sweats?

I have a 17 year old mixed breed, 52 lb dog "Bob", I will try to make this as short and to the point as possible. Bob was diagnosised last year with a mass in his chest by his trachea, we did not have further testing done because of age. The only way it was found is through X-ray when we took him in for a cough. Evidently it is no cancer, thank goodness because nothing has changed as far as coughing or his weight.

I recently have been introduced to the world of homeopathic medicine and am trying to find the best supplements and/or remedies for my dog to improve his joint, muscle and tendon health, along with some ways to ease the pain. He does well day-to-day but after laying around for too long or vigorous exercise he is visibly uncomfortable and will avoid weight bearing on his hind legs. The vet (traditional) says that this is to be expected and is not a big deal but it breaks my heart.

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.

i don't know what to do. he's obviously in severe pain-which even tramadol and rimadyl aren't helping. i'm back to square one. he's not interested in anything. these tests are so expensive. is it possible the tests missed something?? i don't want to put him through surgery if he is not healthy.

He was born with hip dysplacia and I kept it under contol with rimadyl and prednisone at alternate times. He now has multiple ailments, from pancreatitis, cushings, tumors, ear infections, eye tumors, partial blindness & panting heavily. He has a hard time walking due to arthritis, hips & possible muscle loss. The Vet wanted to keep him for three days of blood work & x-rays. She also needs to sedate him for his ear infection, and shave his fur as it became matted.

My dog is 15.5 years old and is a mix old what I think is lab and collie. She has been very healthy for most of her life but she is now suffering badly from arthritis in her back legs, especially on the right side. The result is she has a very hard time squatting to pee and poop and often falls back into a sitting position from which she needs assistance to get to a standing position.

My dog saw a holistic vet in January for a severe ear infection, before then he was able to walk (40 min.) twice a day. He took a whole course of Baytril right before his blood test was taken and a month ago he got some antibiotic eardrop efloxacin. The vet suspected that he might have arthritis and Cushings because he was urinating more often in the evenings, had a ravenous appetite and his blood test indicated high potassium level.

It would be better to use a medication that was formulated for humans but used off-label for dogs (like Tramadol) because the preparations that have been developed for dogs to help with arthritis pain, like Rimadyl (carprofen) are extremely dangerous to give to Labradors. It's not uncommon for even a dose or two to make them quite sick or even lead to death. I would also put her on a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement. Even if she is only mildly arthritic this will help her.

I never like the idea of Rimadyl for dogs. Carprofen (the active ingredient in Rimadyl), even though deemed safe for dogs, still can cause too many adverse reactions and side effects for my liking. But isn't it a cryin' shame that vets have to be careful what they prescribe for pets because the owners will take it?!?! Sometimes I wonder how the human race has come as far as it has with so many idiots here to carry it on. Sorry for the rant. Some things just tick me off.

Therefore, I will send another. Back in let's say May 2012, I sent a post asking for some advice about my dog lucky. She had had ACL surgery on both back legs for tears in them, 4 yrs. apart. Well, she had started limping on the right leg, whining alot, panting and at times her legs seem to be week and give out. I took her to the vet and had x-rays done with results in being just arthritis in her right leg now.

If your dog is going to be on Rimadyl long term you must have her liver enzymes checked periodically because Rimadyl can raise liver enzymes. The rolling eye episode that your dog had this morning is not a typical side effect of Rimadyl, nor is vertigo. Most common side effects of Rimadyl are vomiting and diarrhea. Just to be sure I might discontinue the Rimadyl for a few days if she has any more symptoms of vertigo.

Since your vet did a very thorough workup, my guess is this is a frustrated dog dreaming out loud. I had a dog very like yours who started howling in her sleep around the same age. Very scary stuff there! As it turned out, she needed proper exercise outside her own territory. Once I started a daily walking program, she calmed right down and we all slept in silence again. If you already walk your dog daily, you may need to add an extra one. Can't hurt - might help!

#2 vet saw her, she had another convulsion/seizure, he said, she could have seizures or just be in pain, prescribed tramadol 7rimadyl for 1-2 weeks, see if pain meds stop seizures, or she just stress at vets. Next day, shes panting, breathing hard, tears in eyes, I know shes going to die, you could tell the stress on her. Cld #2 Vet, hes out, assoicate in.

Also...Labradors can take Rimadyl, but like any dog they should have their bloodwork done before hand to make sure their organs are functioning properly. Also it should always be taken with food.

Mostly evertime my dog lays down, she grunts. When we move her closer to us, she grunts. I took her to the vet, bloodwork came back normal. In November, I took her in for complete bloodwork and x-rays, they came back normal. Can her age have anything to do with it?

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