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Rimadyl (the brand name for carprofen) is meant to reduce the inflammation in the joints which, in turn, helps alleviate pain. There may be other medications which simply relieve pain (like Tramadol) which may be more affordable and, at least, will relieve pain for your dog. Cold and/or heat therapy may also help relieve pain and, depending on your dog's condition, diet changes to help your dog attain a more healthy weight may help manage pain and reduce the stress on the joints in the long run. Talk to your Vet about your cost concerns and what other measures you might be able to use to manage your dog's pain.
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∙ 11y agoNot much - Rimadyl is still under patent and I haven't seen a widely available alternative (which would also likely be expensive).
Please note - you should NEVER give your dog over the counter pain medications for humans (Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, Excedrin, etc.) These medications are very dangerous for dogs because dogs are very sensitive to the side effects of these drugs. Even one pill can be enough to cause a fatal ulcer in your dog.
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∙ 12y agoThere are no good safe alternatives for Rimadyl for dogs - yet. Several pharmaceutical companies are working on developing competing products as the market for Rimadyl is very strong.
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Is Rimadyl ok to give a dog?
Yes, Rimadyl is a safe daily pain medication that is designed for dogs.
Is it safe to give rimadyl to your dog without a blood test?
It is NOT recommended
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 cat?
If your veterinarian prescribed it.
Is it ok to give a cat Tramadol for pain?
No, you can't give meds prescribed for a dog to a cat.
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 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?
Ask your vet
Is there a human substitute for Rimadyl you can get over the counter to get your dog through the weekend?
No - human pain medications are not safe for dogs due to the dogs' sensitivity to the side effects. If you suspect your dog is in pain, you should take it to your veterinarian; there are emergency clinics around that should be able to prescribe Rimadyl for your dog if medically needed.
Is it okay to give your dog hamburger pa-ttys?
better not,better give them dog food,instead.
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.
Can i give my dog Benadryl and rimadyl?
In general, Rimadyl's side effects are less significant for most dogs as compared to the side effects of Prednisone -- but the biggest risk of problems comes from having both of these drugs in the dog's system at the same time. In general, when changing over from one to the other, we try to aim for a 48 hour "washout period", to allow one drug to clear before introducing the other. If you gave a dose of Rimadyl earlier today, I would not suggest using Prednisone for at least another day and a half, if we're trying to do what's safest.
