I have noticed he is drinking more 2+ litres a day, he is on a dry food but this did not affect him until recently, he has been on rimadyl for a year now and also he is about 7yrs old
2007-03-25 12:19:03 · 10 answers · asked by Debbie C 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Rimadyl as a long term medication must be monitored very closely by your vet, as it can cause problems for some dogs. 2 litres of fresh water however, does not appear excessive for a big dog like a german shepherd but best to have that verified by the vet.
2007-03-25 12:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rimadly and the like kind of medications process through the kidneys and liver...I would have it checked out at my vet if I thought there was a change. What harm can it do to call the vet? Rimadyl made my dog pee alot.
2007-03-25 12:51:52 · answer #2 · answered by dragonfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your vet check him over he should have a check up every 6 months when on this type of medication.The only way to tell if his liver /kidneys are working properly is to have a blood test, this can be taken easily by the vet and you get the results in a few days. Drinking a lot of water all of a sudden is not normal and you should always see a vet about it.
2007-03-29 21:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by doglover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rimadyl can cause fairly sever kidney problems in some dogs when used long term. I would defiantly take him to the vet the next day that they are open to have them do bloodwork to check how is organs are working.
2007-03-25 12:42:52 · answer #4 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably a good idea to have tests done, particularly if you've noticed any changes in urination. Rimadyl can cause problems in some dogs.
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2016-02-16 03:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by Tayna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog drank more water when on it, but you might want to ask your vet because that's a lot more water that he is drinking. Be careful with that medicine because it can cause kidney problems, so make sure they are checking his blood at least once a year.
2007-03-25 12:25:27 · answer #7 · answered by animluv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dry food makes my dog drink more.I would still take him to the vet.
2007-03-29 06:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will make him drink a bit more but at the age of 7 you should also have him checked for diabetes
2007-03-26 04:55:45 · answer #9 · answered by suzanne b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your vet, as we are only advising you and a vet will give you the correct answer
2007-03-30 11:40:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋