Has anyone used Rimadyl successfully on a dog that doesn't tolerate it well?
I tried Rimadyl a couple of years ago to help my old girl with bad knees. It was very effective but bloodwork after the first 2 weeks or the standard daily dosage showed increased liver enzymes. I never tried backing down to intermittent or lower dosing, just switched to Etogesic which has never been as effective but she tolerates well. Now she's starting to have trouble getting her back end up and moving in a few inches of snow and she's keeping her hips/stifles/hocks much straighter, legs pulled forward...so clearly her discomfort is increasing. I'm at the point of considering Rimadyl at a low dosage, with supplements added in hopes of ameliorating the liver and potential kidney damaging side affects. Has anyone done this successfully? -Sherri V. P.S.- She's been on Cosequin DS since cruciate surgery in 1996, a 100% BARF diet with MSM added, and acupuncture every 2 weeks for several years.
