My senior dog is vomiting. Is Carprofen safe with liver/kidney issues?

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I do have a vet, but they will not answer my questions. I have a 14yo male lab. I took him to the vet because he was having a hard time lying down. The vet prescribed Carprofen and ran an NSAID panel to check liver function. Liver was high but recheck in a week. Liver higher and now abnormal kidney. Did urine sample and abnormal. Now running a specific kidney test, waiting for results. They want me to cont meds. Is this safe for my dog? He has vomited and keeps eating grass. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 54 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Without reviewing the full blood results and changes over time it is very difficult to say for sure but if your dog is unwell (especially with increased thirst, vomiting or diarrhea) and blood results are developing more concerning changes then I would be concerned about continuing with carprofen until a conclusion can be reached as to what is causing the chenges in the blood work. Obviously however, Buddy is in pain and shoudl be receiving some pain relief in order to improve his comfort leveles - you shoud speak to your vet about other types of pain relief or deek referral to a specialist

My senior dog is vomiting. Is Carprofen safe with liver/kidney issues?

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