Whether caused by surgery or arthritis, we know dogs do feel pain. In fact, the way dogs feel pain is similar to how people feel pain. But, rest assured: your dog’s pain can be controlled with Rimadyl.
Rimadyl (pronounced “Rim-a-dill”) is a 24-hour, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is administered once a day. It provides safe and effective relief of pain and inflammation due to canine arthritis, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Available only by prescription through your veterinarian, Rimadyl comes in three formulations:
Rimadyl Chewables: Dogs love these chewable, liver-flavored tablets, making pain relief easier for dogs and owners. In fact, studies show that dog owners prefer administering chewable medications to conventional pills (1). And, in palatability studies, 100% of small dogs and 99% of large dogs freely accepted Rimadyl Chewables (2).
Rimadyl Injectable: The first and only injectable NSAID approved for canine osteoarthritis and post-operative pain management makes it easy for your veterinarian to control arthritis pain, and prevent surgical pain before it starts by administering an injection before surgery, so that pain management is initiated before surgery begins.
Rimadyl Caplets: Effective and easy to administer, this original formula helped Rimadyl become the #1 prescribed canine NSAID in the world, with over 10 million dogs treated!(3)
(1) Proprietary market research, March 1998. Sample size: 150 owners of senior dogs. Study number AN199803. Data on File, Pfizer Animal Health
(2) Study Number 2767A-60-97-105. Data on file, Pfizer Animal Health
(3) Proprietary market research. Data on file. Pfizer Animal Health.
The first step in managing your dog’s pain is to recognize it. For information on canine arthritis and how Rimadyl controls the pain, click on Arthritis and Your Dog. For information on how surgical pain affects dogs and how Rimadyl can alleviate that pain, click on Surgical Pain and Your Dog.
Signs of Rimadyl intolerance may include appetite loss, vomiting and diarrhea, which could indicate rare but serious side effects involving the digestive tract, liver or kidneys. If these signs occur, discontinue Rimadyl therapy and contact your veterinarian. For additional product details, including drug interaction information, click on Dog Owner Information.
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