RE: [pyrnet] Rimadyl?!?

["Viney, Bethany" <Bethany.Viney@tdstelecom.com>]

Roger;
 
Is there an alternative vet that you would trust to take your baby to for an
exam and X-ray?  I would recommend if there is, to have the problem
diagnosed prior to any type of treatment, as it could save on heartache and
misdiagnosis in the long run.  If it is an issue other than some arthritis
or stiffness, you could catch it immediately and begin treatment.  I have
used Rimadyl on my Alaskan Malamutes on an as need basis for many years,
however not long term due to possible liver conditions developing.  When the
proper diagnosis is made and if Rimadyl is the recommended treatment and
used properly, it can be a life saver.  My Alaskan Malamute, Raise, suffered
from FCE when she was only 1 1/2 years old, which means she had a stroke in
her spine and her rear and left leg were completely paralyzed for 3
months....we almost lost her and it was a devastating period of time.
However, that was 2 years ago, and she has made a 95% recovery.  She now
walks with only a slight limp and still outruns Czar the Pry like you
wouldn't believe!  However, when we have been hiking or she has an unusually
active day and begins to limp a little more, (1) Rimadyl at bedtime does
wonders.
 
I would strongly recommend consulting a reputable vet to diagnose the
problem before assuming any treatment.
 
Good luck to you.
 
Beth, Czar and Raisa in Rural Wisconsin

-----Original Message-----
From: Roger Poole [mailto:rpoole@wh2p.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 8:37 AM
To: pyrnet-l-digest@pyrnet.org
Subject: [pyrnet] Rimadyl?!?



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