Re: [pyrnet] Rimadyl?!?

[vol <vol@jax.org>]

Title: Re: [pyrnet] Rimadyl?!?

Hello to all,

        Reading your posts about Rimadyl has prompted me to post my own experience with a medication and my dog.  She was diagnosed with an enlarged heart and very rapid pulse.  The vet prescribed Mexiletine 200 MG and Atenolol 50 MG.  She died 3 hours after the first does.  I do not know if it was the medication or her condition... but I thought I would mention the names of these medications in case any one else found themselves faced with this problem.

Candice

vol@jax.org

> Roger,
>  
> I have had many breeds of dogs over the
> last several years.  While I had Pyrs, Aslan had severe
> osteoarthritis problems.  I was very skeptical of Rimadyl and
> became more so after the experience of a Tibetan Spaniel
> friend.
>  
> Lisa gave Buffy one dose (one dose!) of
> Rimadyl and it sent her into complete and total liver failure. 
> This happened about four years ago and she has still not
> recovered.
>  
> I would definitely do more research
> before giving this drug!      
>  
> Stephanie,
> Paddy and TeaTime
> pyrmom@aol.com