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.
It is NOT recommended
They make special formulas for cats. I give mine a gel of glucosamine and chondrointon, made for cats.
You need to give more information..........how do cats WHAT?
YES.
no it is a cat
Yes, Rimadyl is a safe daily pain medication that is designed for dogs.
If your veterinarian prescribed it.
It is NOT recommended
You should purchase Rimadyl through your veterinarian or through a veterinary drug supply company.
No, you can't give meds prescribed for a dog to a cat.
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You should not give a pot-bellied pig ibuprofen or aspirin. They can both be toxic to them. Tylenol should not be given either. See your vet for some Metacam or Rimadyl.
Tramadol is prescribed for pain; Rimadyl is prescribed primarily to reduce inflammation, though it's believed to relieve some pain as well.
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
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.
They make special formulas for cats. I give mine a gel of glucosamine and chondrointon, made for cats.
Cats Protection League or RSPCA.