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What is Rimadyl?

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Rimadyl is the brand name of a proprietary non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is safe for dogs and effective at controlling mild chronic pain, such as the pain associated with Arthritis.

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Veterinarians use Rimadyl to relieve arthritis or other joint pain in older dogs. It may also be prescribed as a post-operative anti-inflamatory.

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Is Rimadyl ok to give a dog?

Yes, Rimadyl is a safe daily pain medication that is designed for dogs.


Can you buy rimadyl?

You should purchase Rimadyl through your veterinarian or through a veterinary drug supply company.


Can you give rimadyl to cats?

Yes and no. The manufactures of Rimadyl do not recommend giving it to cats. However, my veterinarian prescribed Rimadyl to my cat for arthritis ONLY AFTER blood tests for liver and kidney function. Additional blood tests will be performed in a month, then again in six months.


Is it safe to give Rimadyl to your cat?

If your veterinarian prescribed it.


What is the difference between Tramadol and Rimadyl?

Tramadol is prescribed for pain; Rimadyl is prescribed primarily to reduce inflammation, though it's believed to relieve some pain as well.


How can you help a dog with spondylosis?

RIMADYL IS AN ECELLENT MED Rimadyl can also can severe liver and pancreas damage, especially in Labs, to which your vet should warn you before administering


Can you switch immediately from Deramaxx to Rimadyl?

I am switching my dog from deramax to rimadyl and my vet said to wait at least 5 days off do deramax before giving rimadyl. If you don't wait to switch the results are fatal to the dogs digestive system. Don't do this I lost one dog this way.


Is it safe to give rimadyl to your dog without a blood test?

It is NOT recommended


What is the shelf life rimadyl?

www.vmd.gov.uk/espcsite/Documents/141807.DOC


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You need to ask your local veterinarian this question.


Can Rimadyl and amoxicillin be given at the same time to a dog?

If you feel like pinkin the lake rabbit


Can diphenhydramine rimadyl enalapril and anaprime ophth drops be given safely to a dog?

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