my german shepard is being treated for hip displacia with rimadyl tablets . i have discovered that they have been banned in the u.s. but cannot seem to find out why. i have changed my pets tablets through my vets .but would still like to know why they have been banned in u.s/ but we are still being given them for our pets
2007-04-05 01:07:41 · 12 answers · asked by jan290161@btinternet.com 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ive got them Im in the US
2007-04-05 01:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rimadyl has NOT been banned in the US, however many vets are no longer recommending it because of it's serious side effects. Dogs that are on it longer then 7-10 days MUST have bloodwork done periodically (usually every 2-3 months) to check liver & kidneys. Many vets are now prescribing safer, better products.
2007-04-05 02:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rimadyl is still being used in pets in the US. My Newfoundland mix is doing great on them to help manage his cancer pain.
Rimadyl belongs to a class of drugs known as Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin is another well known NSAID. It is true that some NSAIDs have been pulled for human use.
Rimadyl can have some pretty severe side effects in some pets, mainly gastrointestinal. Be sure to give Rimadyl with food to lessen the chances of this happening.
If you notice any changes to your dogs habits or stool while on Rimadyl, contact your vet to make sure it could not be a side effect from the drug.
2007-04-05 01:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by a_dark_moon_night 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 22:08:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rimadyl was promoted by the issuing company despite owners reporting serious side effects and deaths when they gave it to their dogs. The original complainants were paid off by the company rather than going to Court in the US.
Rimadyl is used by vets in the UK (I'm English and don't know any more of what the situation is in the US) but should be used with caution. Friends of mine who run a dog shelter say that they will use it as a short term pain relief measure but would hesitate to use it for an ongoing problem as it can kill, as well as cause kidney damage, liver damage and confusion.
It was prescribed for my German Shepherd, who was dying of degenerative myaeleopathy last year. I took him off of it as I knew that his days with me were few and he was showing increased signs of confusion since it's prescription.
I would be very wary of giving it to a dog for a long period of time personally.
I hope that your German Shepherd is doing well and feel for you a great deal... it's heartbreaking to see our good friends suffer pain and illness. Sending you both my very best wishes, and well done to you for investigating his prescription and questioning it.
All the very best,
Miranda
2007-04-05 12:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by miranda6382 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rimadyl (carprofen) was originally designed for humans, but it's no longer marketed for human consumption. It's been approved for dogs & is a great pain reliever. We us it in most all of our post-op regimens. If used long term, bloodwork is needed to monitor the kidney & liver functions. As with any medication, there could be reactions to it.
2007-04-05 03:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by tlh_98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.rimadyl.com/display.asp?country=US&lang=EN&drug=RC&species=CN&sec=610
http://www.rimadyl.com/display.asp?country=US&lang=EN&drug=RC&species=CN&sec=660
I checked out the website and there are some dogs that Rimadyl wont' suit. It can cause kidney failure according to the second webnsite so maybe thats why it was banned.
This site mentions the drug being banned for use in dogs in the US but I couldn't find any other info about that.
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/pets-and-animals/rimadyl-carprofen/382152/
2007-04-05 06:25:31 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think they are banned, but long term use of that medication can cause liver damage, so long term use is not best!
2007-04-05 01:21:05 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa T (Stop BSL) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a link to where it says it is banned? If you can not get it, ask your vet for Zubrin.
2007-04-05 01:23:41 · answer #9 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
each country has med's that accepted in one country and not in others, we see this all the time when exporting animals
2007-04-05 10:09:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋