Re: [PyrNet-L] High levels of Cordisone in Older Pyr

["Judith Stroh Miller" <jsmiller@newmex.com>]

On 24 Mar 00, at 13:38, Dancingpyr@aol.com wrote:

> Yesterday my Mother took her 10 1/2 year old pyr, Candy, to the vets for
> some routine blood work.  While generally in good health, Candy has a spot
> of arthritis, and alternates between Rimodyl for 3 weeks, and then
> Esogesic for 3 weeks.  (Please excuse spelling -- I'm at work, and I don't
> have the names with me.)  Anyway, Candy's liver and kidneys are fine, but
> the vet has found an increase in the cordisone level in her body.  He has
> started more blood tests today (results should be back on Monday). 

Your mother should be aware of the side effects of Rimadyl and yes, 
even Etogesic, touted as the * safe Rimadyl.  For information on 
Rimadyl go to the following search engine.  Then she can make an 
educated decision if Candy should be on this drug, even at age 10.5.  
There are other drugs available without the possible serious side 
effects.
http://infoseek.go.com/Titles?col=WW&sv=M8&lk=noframes&nh=10&qt=Rimady
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Good Luck with Candy.



Judith
jsmiller@newmex.com
Taos, New Mexico