Previcox for dogs: Warning! Watch for distress signs!
Eowyn was on Previcox from last Wednesday to last Saturday. Previcox is a newer anti-inflammatory drug for dogs. On Friday and Saturday, she was listless and had no appetite. I convinced her to eat anyway by putting water in her food. She was drinking an excessive amount of water and other than drinking and peeing, wasn’t interested in doing much. I had googled Previcox when it was prescribed by my veterinarian, because they otherwise didn’t give me any warnings about reactions… they said they never had anyone have a problem.
On saturday, after eating, she threw up a little bit of undigested food. At this point, I stopped giving her the Previcox.
Beware of these warning signs if your dog has been given Previcox:
- - Excessive water consumption (4x-5x normal).
- - Listlessness and exhaustion.
- - Faded, slightly purplish tongue color.
- - Disinterest in food and/or vomiting.
- - Excessive licking of the nose, swallowing, or burping.
- - Shallow, rapid breathing.
If you have ANY doubts at all, especially with a dog that’s smaller than my hardy beast, just stop giving the dog the drug and call your veterinarian.
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My Maggie, a 10 year old female Lab, became lame over the last few months. I thought it was from an accident she may have had during vacation. She got to the point where she carried her hind leg, and didn’t want to eat. The 1st Vet ruled out injury and wanted x-rays. I can’t afford much, my money is going to doctors for my Bladder cancer treatment that the insurance co-pay requires. Maggie was put on Durramax with minor improvements. When that prescription ran out, I asked for a 2nd run at it. That was even less affective. Took her to a different Vet, and could manage the cost of X-rays. Maggie was found to have bone cancer in the area above her knee, and below the hip on the Femur. Also a possible tumor seems to be by her heart. This vet prescribed Previcox for the pain relief. Now with the information I have concerning poisoning by Previcox, I’m going to STOP giving it to her. Now I want the Vet to start answering questions. If it’s pain relief, and the cancer is terminal like he said, I want a pain medication!!!!!!!!! I love my Maggie to much to poison her with Previcox…..