Please say a prayer....dog medication warning

[StitchesGr8Fan]

How's your fur baby doing today?

 

[cruella4me64]

Yes, I have been checking today for an update. How is today? Some good news?

 

[Happiest mommy]

I'm soooo sorry to hear about your fur baby I hope he pulls thru sending prayers your way and a big hug

 

[Friendly Frog]

Saying prayers for you and your fur baby. If he gets better please let us know.

 

[weeluvdisney]

((((hugs)))). Prayers coming your way. I can relate to this, I know what you are going through. We went through the exact same thing with Deramaxx. If you look that one up you will find the same thing. We adopted out cocker spaniel when he was about 5 years old and he was 14 when the arthritis got bad. We went our vets advice and put him on Deramaxx. He was nearly pain free and going up and down the stairs. He started using the Deramaxx in April and by last August kidney failure. He was so sick it was heartbreaking. On top of going through this with our beloved boy, we felt so guilty. I had reservations about the Deramaxx but trusted our vet. I am sending prayers

The more I talk to people and search the internet the more I hear about different canine meds that are lethal. I fully feel because they are dogs that the drug companies don't care. I understand there are side effects and they are posted in writing but drugs shouldn't even be available with such horrible side effects that can result in a suffering slow death. Rimadyl, Deramaxx, Previcox...3 main NSAIDS that are killing healthy dogs. It's easy to point to the side effects and warnings till it's your pet. We have been dog owners for 12 years and have never had to deal with this. I don't know that I would ever give my other dogs any NSAIDS after this.

Thank you for all the prayers and support. Unfortunately my precious Mack (boxer) did not make it. He was a healthy senior with lots more life to live and love to give but it was stolen from him and us and if I sound angry it's because I am. This was the most loving, affectionate, playful, loyal dog I've ever known and my heart is not broken, it's shattered. I never dreamed I could ever feel this way about an animal. He died in the early morning hours between shift changes of the night time people that come in to check on hospitalized animals. Alone in a cold dark vet building in a hard cold metal cage, trying to get his kidneys flushed and kept alived. We went to visit him at the vet this morning and they had called us after we had left so here I thought no news was good news and I couldn't wait to see him but only went in to be told he was gone. I begged him the night before to hang in there and I would take great care of his special needs the rest of his life but it wasn't meant to be. I can't believe after today I have any tears left but....I do!

 

[disney212]

So sorry for your loss. He knew you loved him even if you were not able to be with him when he passed.

 

[disneysnowflake]

I wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss.

 

[si-am]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[disneyfreakk]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

 

[bzzelady]

 

[maggs1035]

I'm so sorry for your loss! I'm heart broken for you! We are boxer owners and they are great dogs.

I know this is very early, and the last thing on your mind, but if/and when you may want another boxer please let me know, we breed a couple of times a year and get some beautiful pups. I would be more than happy to give you one of my pups for you to someday have another wonderful relationship/friend!

Again, so sorry for your loss.

 

[maxaroni]

I am so terribly sorry. I totally "get it" as our dogs were our fur babies. Our Lucky passed on my lap, on my birthday. He was family and it hurt so much. However, our Max dying from the horrible effects of the Deramaxx was so very hard. It will be one year at the end of this month and we are still heartbroken. We adopted him and vowed to love him and care for him for his entire life. However, we feel guilty for giving him the Deramaxx that ultimately killed him. He was in the hospital for 4 days where he was stabilized. He came home with special food for kidney failure but within 24 hours of coming home he won't downhill. Back to the vets but this time we got the call that it was time. I understand not all dogs have a reaction like this but I will never use these meds on any future dog. We feel as though we let Max down. I agree with your thoughts and understand.

Grief is the price we pay for love.

((((hugs))))

 

[paysensmom]

I'm so sorry for your loss! I'm heart broken for you! We are boxer owners and they are great dogs.

I know this is very early, and the last thing on your mind, but if/and when you may want another boxer please let me know, we breed a couple of times a year and get some beautiful pups. I would be more than happy to give you one of my pups for you to someday have another wonderful relationship/friend!

Again, so sorry for your loss.

So kind of you

 

[kmccain]

Grief is the price we pay for love.

So sorry for your loss! You gave him a wonderful life while he was with you. You will see him again someday at Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

 

[plummer925]

I am in tears reading your update. I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you!

 

[DeltaDiamond001]

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[momto2inKC]

I'm so sorry for your loss

 

[Happiest mommy]

I am crying reading your post, I feel your pain the loss of a fur baby is hard so very sorry

maggs1035 that truly touched my heart.

 

[GOOFY26]

Sending prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

 

[weeluvdisney]

I appreciate the love, sympathy and support of each and every one of you. I didn't get a wink of sleep last night and there is just no joy in my life right now. I don't want to go anywhere and I don't want to stay home. I don't want to cook and clean but I don't want to sit here. I don't want to be around people yet I feel lonely being by myself. Today is no better then yesterday but one day at a time I guess.

maggs1035 that is so kind and generous of you. The way I am handling this I am wondering if I am dog owner material? I guess it's so raw right now I can't ever imagine being this attached to a dog again. I've had other dogs I've loved but never like this. This dog was always waiting when we returned home at the top of the steps. He also came and put his paws on our legs when he wanted a hug. We broke everyold dog rule and let him on the furniture and in our bed and everything else. I just can't even put into words, he was just one of a kind. A stray that I was afraid of and begged my husband to find someone to take him when he wandered into our yard that October day 8 years ago.

One thing I will do is not stop till I can let as many people as possible know that regardless of breed, age, vet or anything else...you can give your pet this medicine to help them...even with bloodwork done before hand to see if they are a good candidate and then it can kill them with no adverse side effects until it's already too late. Do a search on NSAIDS for dogs safe...even better NSAIDS killing dogs and see what you find. Pages and pages of dead dogs from loving humans trying to minimize pain from injury or surgery or arthritis. Side effects are one thing. Death is not a side effect. Not to me anyways. Thank you all again!