Re: [pyrnet] Rimadyl?!?

[Karen Sigler <karen@benjaminfarms.com>]

Roger Poole wrote:

> My 6 1/2 yr. old pyr just started limping (left front leg shoulder or 
> wrist - not her pads). My obedience trainer suggests I get her on this 
> med and glucosamine. But frankly, there's >>> a lot <<< of negative 
> info about this drug on the web and I'd thinking I'd rather not go 
> that route. Sticking to Aspirin. (Definitely yes to the glucosamine, 
> but no to the Rimadyl). I hate to say this, but I don't trust my Vet 
> to make the right decision. Anyone had any experience with this drug?
>
> Ultimately we're out of training and any activity for several months 
> and if it doesn't resolve itself, I'll end up going the X-rays route 
> but only probably with a new 'yet to be determined' vet.
>
> We had to pull out of our first round of trials for our CDX. So 
> discouraging, she was so ready and then to go lame. UGH!
> Thanks all.
> Roger Poole
> roger@poole.com 

   My 14 year old golden retriever was on rimadyl and it made a big 
difference.  If you are treating for arthritis then it helps or an 
inflammation in the joints. Anything else it probably won't help. It 
made the difference for mu dog to be able to walk or not.  Once she was 
up and going I did not give her the rimadyl. I found keeping her going 
was the biggest factor.  I find weather does affect the arthritis.  Have 
you had any sudden changes?  Warming up?  An x-ray would give you 
answers. Once the weather stabilizes so should the arthritis.  I 
personally take MSM and Glucosamine.  It works great.  We also feed it 
to our older dogs.  I highly recommend it.  It does take time to notice 
any improvement,  4-6 weeks min.
Karen