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by Alamance on 22 August 2010 - 18:08
Which one is best? And why? Which one has the least side effects? Anything else to know about them?
by Til on 22 August 2010 - 19:08
They all are non-steroidal-antirheumatics. Previcox is a "Coxib" which is the "younger generation" of NSAR. It causes less problems in stomach- and intestinal mucosa, because the receptor binding is more specific.
But there are reported some cases, where it caused intestinal bleedings as well.
But there are reported some cases, where it caused intestinal bleedings as well.
by JakodaCD OA on 22 August 2010 - 21:08
I have used all of them at one point or another, but what works for one dog may not work for another. Example: The previcox worked great for my aussie who was having some joint problems, it did "nothing" for one of my gsd's who I put on metacam (meloxicalm human form) and that worked for her.
The rimadyl worked wonders for my spondylosis boy and he was on it 3-4(?) years with no problems, however, some dogs can not tolerate rimadyl (as with other nsaids) and periodic blood work should be done.
If I had to 'choose' right now, I personally, would stay away from the rimadyl and go with either previcox or human form of metacam.
The rimadyl worked wonders for my spondylosis boy and he was on it 3-4(?) years with no problems, however, some dogs can not tolerate rimadyl (as with other nsaids) and periodic blood work should be done.
If I had to 'choose' right now, I personally, would stay away from the rimadyl and go with either previcox or human form of metacam.
by malshep on 23 August 2010 - 12:08
My shepherds, (DS and GSD) did not do well on carprofen, I use meloxicam with them. Meloxicam has been used in europe for many years now and I have not seen really anything bad with it, as with any non-steroid it is important to always give with a meal.
Always,
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Always,
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