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What is safe pain relief for very small dogs?

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

What is a safe pain relief for very small dogs?

My 2-year old (5lbs, 8oz) hurt her leg and began limping.  We took her to our Vet and received Metacam 0.5mg to give her once daily.

I stopped giving it to her because I read in the information sheet that came with the medication that it could cause seizures, liver disease and/or kidney disease.

Is there something I can give her for pain and inflammation that doesn’t have so many side affects?

Thanks for your help.

Lame beagle needs help.

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

My beagle has been lame in his back leg for over a month. X-Rays showed very little. It could be some arthritis is his knee.  He is 6 1/2 yrs. old.

Dermaxx did not work so we now have Rimadyl and it seems a little improved after one week but no where near what I think is better.

Is acupuncture something we should try next?

Thank you.