Prevacox - Page 1

Something to be aware of. Don't know how accurate the story is but Steph is mentioned in the article.

www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/reaction-to-a-common-dog-medication-causes-tragic-death-to-brandy-a-rescued-german-shepherd

so very sad and tragic:((   I have used Previcox on my aussie and it did wonders for her.  I think ALL the nsaids have the potential for death, rimadyl, deramaxx, metacam, and previcox.  Classic example of what may work for one dog can be a death sentence for another:(

I am sad for the dog and very sad for the owners:(

The symptoms of the dog, which were desscribed by the owners sign for a gastrointestinal bleeding / ulceration.
All NSAR- drugs can cause gastrointestinal bleedings. Previcox, which is a coxibe of the younger generation, cause less gastrointestinal complications than normal NSAR. Probably that dog would have had this complications with each nonsteroidal antiphlogistikum.

It is not to be given with other NSAIDs. The dog in question was sent home with Metacam.

The dog was adopted by the family, from Steph and Montana GSD Rescue.  It is accurate.  This is what the owners reported to her, following the incident.  It was tragic. 

The simple fact is that some dogs are sensitive to drugs, just as some humans are super sensitive to drugs, and some will die.  Whether you choose to take that risk is up to you.

When I took my old boy Prince in to be neutered, the vet clinic sent him home with fifteen Rimadyl for pain.  Simple neuter, no complications (though he was five years old).  I never gave him any of it, since he never seemed to need it at all.  Sounds like it was good thing.

Crys

Thanks Steph, I posted this up here hoping you'd see it and would set it straight since you knew the dog. It's not a very well written article and leaves out too much info.

Don't work too hard.

Here is the original email sent to me by Brandy's owners...Steph

Our beautiful and vibrant Brandy died as a result of this drug (Previcox 227 mg). She had injured her left rear leg (torn knee ligaments) jumping off our porch. We took her to the TF Veterinary Clinic on July 19 at which time the vet gave us a supply (10 tablets) of this medication to administer to Brandy once a day, starting July 20, for 10 days. The medication appeared to have an immediate effect as Brandy was able to get around, urinate, and defecate w/o pain until Saturday, July 24 when she refused food and water. I suspected something to be radically wrong and attributable to the medication and called the vet on Monday morning, July 26. I was told by the vet that she did not believe that the medication to be responsible and told us to continue administering the medication and she would check Brandy's blood on Brandy's scheduled Wednesday, July 28 appointment. Brandy was still refusing food and only would take minimal water. Brandy died at 3:30 am on Thursday, July 29 - her symptoms mirroring those of Rowdy in the attached article. Please warn other Shepherd owners of this terrible drug and keep us in mind as we want to adopt another Shepherd.
Thank you J & R

http://www.k911.biz/Petsafety/DeathByPrevicox_RowdysLastVacation.htm

That really sucks Steph.
I know monitoring for toxicity is very important for dogs on this drug. I think it's done every six months if they're on it long term. Seems the dog was especially susceptible and this was a very tragic accident.
I hope they do come back and adopt a new dog from you.

 I am very sorry.
I also agree that as with all of those drugs, info needs to get out to the communities.
However, I also feel that many drugs are still very valuable for some of the animals and hate to see
many of them getting such a bad rep.
I am one for example that uses a very controversial flea preventative with lots of success.
The only one available on the market that allows her to live a fairly normal life.