Canine Pain Relief -- Rimadyl For Dogs

The use of Rimadyl for dogs has been around for a while now. When you realize the Glucosamine and Chondroitin tablets just aren't doing enough to relieve your dog's joint pain, Rimadyl for dogs is the next step. The tablets contain the drug Carprofen; which is a non-steriod, anti-inflammatory treatment that was once used in humans before other alternatives were developed. Rimadyl is an excellent treatment for older dogs that suffer from daily pain symptoms caused by arthritis and hip dysplasia.

Methods of Administration

Depending on the size of your dog and their level of pain, you will have to give your dog a dose of anywhere between 20mg to 100mg -- with a half of their daily dose in the morning and one in the evening (similar to how you would give them Glucosomine and Chondroitin). You can also give them injections which may prove to be more effective for animals with severe joint pain.

What You Should Know

If your dog shows any of the symptoms shown below, treatment should be stopped:

Vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss, higher levels of thirst, increased urination, coordination problems that were present before starting Rimadyl for dogs, more lethargic than usual and yellowing of eyes.

Most dogs will show none of these symptoms, but like with any treatment out there: A few animals will have an averse reaction. Countless laboratory studies have been done, with the recommended dose administered to countless breeds of dogs, with most dogs showing 100% improvement in their arthritis and dysplasia symptoms.

How it Works

The way Rimadyl works is very simple: It reduces the production of cyclooxygenase in both humans and animals. Cyclooxygenase is responsible for inflammation in joints. The only reason production of this drug for humans was ceased was because cheaper alternatives were developed that aren't suitable for canines.