How Do You Know If Anti-inflam's Are Causing Probs?

[rugerfly]

I know that Metacalm, Rhymidal or Carprophen etc can cause problems after long term use. The thing is, what are the signs, how do you know if it is hurting your dog?

[Rappie]

Most commonly we see signs of gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea, of most concern is either of those including blood.

It is prudent, particularly in older animal to run check hepatic (liver) and renal (kidney) function on a semi-regular basis if they are on long term medication.

[Dogsfevr]

You can tell if its bad trust me

[puggy_puggy]

As Rappie said. Throwing up, lack of appetite, runny poo.

I thought that any dog that is on a long term, well longer then a few weeks, anti inflamitory drugs was blood tested every now and again (not sure how often) to make sure that nasty things were not happening.

[rugerfly]

ok thanks very much guys. I often wonder how they feel if their tummy hurts wish they could talk

I know the arched back, tensed look.

[Nekhbet]

Diesel just cried, licked his stomach or tried scratching it (like a horse ) and his appetite went down even for his favourite food. Also the poo was looking a little dodgy too.

Thank goodness he's off them now