[Dailydrool] Rymadyl

[Tom Hickcox]

On 5/24/2014 14:58, Wendie Price wrote:
> Carol,
> I have several hounds on carprofen (generic rymidyl) for long term use.
> Yes, I do worry about side effects.  I also use Cosequan DS daily and one
> even gets adequan shots.  But I feel personally, I would rather have them
> feeling good while they are with me, than being miserable.  Quality vs
> quantity is my belief.   Now, during the years I have been putting some on
> for long term use,  never has one had to go to the Bridge as a direct result
> of using it.  This is only my experience.
> What I was wondering also is the dosage you are using,  I have always been
> told rymidyl is 1 mg per pound,(or close to that)  so most Bassets would get
> 50mg 2x a day.  Our vet told me that anything more will not be of any
> benefit.  Again, just my experience,  we give it with each meal. (2x day).

My experiences parallels Wendie's.

I have had two older hound ladies, since ATB, on it for extended periods 
with good results.

Tommy in Danville, Ky.