Deramaxx pet medicines for pain control

Osteoarthritis in dogs is a degenerative disease that affects a dog’s joints. It is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs. It is quite common and is usually severe enough to make it difficult for a dog to jump, climb stairs or even get in and out of a car. It is for these reasons that Deramaxx was developed for pain treatment in dogs.
Deramaxx is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the coxib class and used to treat osteoarthritis in dogs. These tablets have a beefy taste to increase palatability and encourage dogs to eat them. The drug was approved by the FDA (Food and Drug agency) for the treatment of inflammation and post operative pain associated with orthopedic surgery in dogs. The drug is thus mainly used for treatment of dogs and it is not recommended for pain control in cats.
Deramaxx is an efficient drug in controlling pain in dogs and it remains effective in the dog’s body for up to twenty-four hours thus ensuring that your pet remains pain-free. The drug can be used for all weight classes and is available in 25mg and 100mg chewable beef flavored tablets. The usual dose of Deramaxx for the treatment of postoperative orthopedic pain and inflammation is 1.4-1.8mg/pound as a single daily dose. The drug increases the quality of life for you and your dog by reducing pain, hence making sure that your pet remains active and therefore less likely to become overweight.
The use of Deramaxx is discouraged for a few conditions. Such include instances when your dog is breeding or is using any other type of inflammation medicine. Dogs with gastric ulcers, renal disease, hepatic disorders, hyperprotenemia, dehydration or cardiac disease should also not have the drug administered to them. The drug has few side effects and if they occur they usually involve the digestive system, kidneys or liver. Pet owners should discontinue therapy and contact a veterinarian if side effects do occur.
Deramaxx has a distinctive advantage over other NSAID drugs because at recommended doses it blocks the COX-2 enzyme system and not the COX-1 system. While the COX-1 enzyme is necessary for many normal body functions, COX-2 enzymes trigger inflammation and contribute to pain in arthritic joints. The drug’s use and administration is easy and it doesn’t have to be given with meals. However, it is advisable to give the pet plenty of water.
Precautions for using Deramaxx are simple and its storage should be at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Information on use of the medication can be found on the package and it is important to read and understand the same before administration.