My dog's on Galliprant. Is Deramaxx safe to switch to for pain?

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Galliprant vs Deramaxx. Which is better for my dog? He's been on Galliprant for 3 months and I'm not sure of any improvements but no harm either. My new vet recommends Deramaxx but she didn't know about Galliprant, which concerns me. I am scared to give Deramaxx to my dog because of bad reviews online. My dog has healthy liver and kidney and I don't want to ruin it. My vet doesn't know if he is actually in pain. Deramaxx may or may not do anything to help. I am very scared of the side effects. Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Male | neutered | 16 years and 8 months old | 27 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is a tough question and I can understand why you are confused on what to do. If you are concerned your dog is in pain and that the Galliprant is not helping then it may be time to switch pain medications or add in another medication to see if your dog gets some added relief. I have found that some NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) work better in certain dogs than in others. I usually encourage my clients to switch NSAIDs if they don’t feel like one is working particularly well for their dog. It is very similar in humans, some prefer Alieve while others prefer Advil. All drugs have potential side effects to be aware of and it is up to your veterinarian to decide which of those would be safest for your dog based on your dog’s previous medical history. It sounds as if your dog is otherwise happy and healthy so he could be a good candidate to try Deramaxx. If you were my client, I would probably recommend adding in an additional pain controlling drug before switching to another NSAID since Jackie is doing well on the Galliprant. I will add though that I have prescribed Deramaxx several times over the years and do not feel like I see more reactions with it than with any other drug. I hope this helps, I know it’s a lot of information. There is really no right or wrong answer. In the end you should do what you feel most comfortable with. Let us know if you have any other questions. Best of luck!

My dog's on Galliprant. Is Deramaxx safe to switch to for pain?

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