What is Rimadyl for Dogs?
Rimadyl Palpable Tablets
Rimady for Dogs is a medicine for canines suffering from painful inflammation. It is used to treat conditions such as osteoarthritis and post-surgical inflammation and works by inhibiting prostaglandin generation, this in turn reduces pain. By reducing a dog’s pain, its quality of life can dramatically increase. It comes in the form of palatable tablets, and is available in a variety of doses. Rimadyl for Dogs should be taken as directed by your vet.
After this treatment has reduced inflammation, dog owners should notice a range of improvements such as increased mobility, energy, and willingness to engage in exercise. If your dog is hypersensitive to Carprofen – Rimadyl’s active ingredient – then this product should be avoided.
Rimadyl for dogs very rarely causes the following side effects: vomiting, loss of appetite, kidney failure, apathy, and softening of stools through to diarrhoea. Most of these side effects cease when treatment has been withdrawn. It is best not given to pregnant dogs, or those suffering pre-existing liver or kidney conditions. In most cases side effects will be noticed within the first week of use.
How does Rimadyl for Dogs work?
Rimadyl works by inhibiting the COX enzyme which is responsible for causing inflammation. It may also inhibit this enzyme’s specific COX2 form. It is taken orally, usually in the form of pills.
Put more simply, Rimadyl for dogs stops the chemicals which cause inflammation from working, thus preventing inflammation from taking place. Reducing inflammation reduces pain.
What are the benefits of Rimadyl for Dogs?
Pain and inflammation of any kind can be debilitating and significantly reduce your dog’s quality of life. Rimadyl for dogs targets inflammatory pain’s root causes, thus can help your dog live its best and happiest life.
While generally prescribed for osteoarthritis and similar conditions, Rimadyl has also proven useful in treating and reducing post-surgical inflammation in canines.
How do I use Rimadyl for Dogs?
It is important that as soon as you receive and open the medication, you read and understand the instructions, especially on the recommended dose. Rimadyl palpable tablets are for oral use only with food and should not be administered to your dog in any other manner. Contact your vet to get full and detailed instructions on dosage.
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How can I order Rimadyl for Dogs?
Rimadyl for Dogs (palatable tablets) are a POM-V medication. You will need a valid written prescription from your veterinary surgeon to order this from us. Please carefully select the product and the correct strength and amount. Add it to the basket. You will be asked to upload a valid prescription (alternatively you can email it to us) and then complete checkout. Once our veterinary team reviews and validates your prescription, your order will be dispatched from the pharmacy to you by your chosen delivery method.