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More Than Half of All Dogs With Osteoarthritis
Pain Go Untreated
Is your dog one of them?
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provided by Rimadyl Carprofen and Pfizer, Inc.
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If your dog had arthritis, would you know the signs?
1 in 5 dogs has osteoarthritis.
To determine fo your dog may be suffering from this
painful disease, take this simple quiz from Rimadyl.
1. Does your dog tire easily
or lag behind on long walks?
2. Does your dog limp or appear
stiff after activity?
3. Is your dog reluctant to climb
steps or jump up?
4. Is your dog slow to rise from
a resting position?
If you answered "yes" to any
of these questions, ask your veterinarian to examine
your dog for arthritis. The sooner your dog is properly
diagnosed, the sooner he can return to being an active
member of your family.
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If your dog were in pain, would you know it? Unlike other
family members, our pets can't tell us when or where it hurts.
So owners need to learn to recognize signs that may indicate
when dogs are feeling pain.
Canine osteoarthritis, one of the most common canine diseases,
is a progressive, degenerative condition characterized by
pain stiffness, lameness and reduced activity - some of the
same signs of human
osteoarthritis. Arthritis affects one out of every five adult
dogs - more than 8 million dogs in the United States.
In addition, the incidence of osteoarthritis increases with
age. Unfortunately, more than half of dogs with osteoarthritis
pain still go untreated.
Following is a three-part process to help you recognize signs
of pain in your dog - and take steps to relieve it.
Step one: Learn the Signs of Pain
Your dog may have osteoarthritis if he tires easily on walks,
limps, lags behind of appears stiff after activity; is reluctant
to climb steps or jump up; or is slow to rise from a resting
position.
Step Two: Consult Your Veterinarian
If your dog exhibits signs of osteoarthritis pain, contact
your veterinarian. An important partner when it comes to caring
for your dog, your veterinarian can diagnose arthritis and
prescribe an appropriate treatment program that may include
dietary changes, exercise and a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory
medication like Rimadyl (carprofen) to alleviate your dogs
pain.
Step Three: Understand the Real Relief of Rimadyl
It's effective. Available only from veterinarians, Rimadyl
can help relieve arthritis pain and inflammation in dogs.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drup (NSAID) developed by
Pfizer Animal Health, Rimadyl is the number one choice
of U.S. veterinarians for prescription arthritis pain
relief in dogs. Since it first became available in 1997, Rimadyl
has provided pain relief from more than 4 million dogs.
It is simple to try. If your dog is diagnosed with
arthritis, your veterinarian may prescribe Rimadyl free for
a week to observe the benefits firsthand, and to make sure
it's the right option for your dog. Dog owners should contact
their veterinarians for information about the Rimadyl Free
Trial Offer. Information about the offer is also available
on www.rimadyl.com.
It's the only chewable pain reliever. Rimadyl is available
in palatable liver flavored chewable tablets, as well as regular
caplets. The chewable, liver-flavored tablets make providing
arthritis pain relief a pleasant experience for dogs and owners
alike. In fact, studies show that dog owners prefer administering
chewable medications over conventional pills. In Rimadyl Chewables
palatability studies, 100 percent of tablets were freely accepted
by small dogs, and 99 percent were accepted by large dogs.
Because of the flavor of the veterinary- prescribed medication
is so appealing to dogs, extra care should be taken to store
Rimadyl chewables out of pets reach to prevent them from accidentally
consuming more than the recommended dose.
Safety Information. As with other pain relievers in
this class, signs of Rimadyl intolerance may include appetite
loss, vomiting and diarrhea, which could indicate side effects
involving the digestive tract, live or kidneys. Some of these
side effects, like those of many NSAID-class medications,
may occur without warning and in rare situations, may be serious,
resulting in hospitalization or even death. In In field use,
the reported rate of all side effects for Rimadyl has been
less than 1 percent. If these signs occur, discontinue Rimadyl
therapy and contact your veterinarian. See the important Information
For Dog Owners section of the full prescribing information.
Your veterinarian can help you decide if Rimadyl is right
for your dog. For more information, visit the Rimadyl Web
site at www.rimadyl.com, or call 1-800-720-DOGS.
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