[Bailey's driver]

Originally Posted by fogebotom

I will throw a word of caution out on the long term use of Rimadyl for dogs. It can cause severe liver damage and it is highly recommended that your dog go in for regular blood work ups..

Yes he goes in often for his blood test.

Originally Posted by fogebotom

I would be concerned about it being harsh enough on his stomach that he is also in need of an antacid. .

Unfortunatly it's typical of all NSAIDS to some degree. One must weigh the side effects and the benefits carefully for each dog. In his case he has two bad hips. To me that's pretty serious. Last year when he was only one, he could not get up one morning after running the day before. It would be a problem if the vet did not think about an antacid.

Originally Posted by fogebotom

Are you also giving him ester c, glucosamine, chondrotin and msm? There are also other pain medications/antinflammitories that you can give..

Yes, he gets those. It's an ongoing treatment plan, he may go on another drug some day. Thanks for your comments.

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Yes, many of these drugs if given regularly over long periods of time, can cause harrm to various organs - which is another form of 'side affects.' Let's face it - a good vet would know of all the important repercussions of the affects of drugs for dogs on dogs that have been proven and tested over time...

Exactly, a good vet is very important.

edit: I went back to using the ramp today.