My old dog ran out of Rimadyl, now very sick. What can I give her?

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My dog ran out of Rimadyl on 2 days ago. She has been retching, drooling and appears more disoriented and lethargic than usual (she is 15 years old). She won't eat and is wandering aimlessly. Can I give her hydrocodone-acetaminophen just for today until we get her to the vet on Monday? Or give her something? What dose? Thank you so much. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 15 years and 6 months old | 40 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Poor Taffy! No, do not give Taffy that medication. NSAIDs can cause severe go irritation and even perforate the intestines. NSAIDs are given a 'wash out period' between dosing and it is generally 5 days between meds. Those signs are consistent with another illness and they are concerning for something more serious. Acting disoriented is not normal and is always worrisome. I recommend to try to find an emergency clinic near you and get her in today if possible. Otherwise, offer her a bland diet of boiled chicken and plain white rice. Massage her known arthritis areas and you can apply a warm heat (not too hot as they can get burned!!) to the areas. If you can't get her in today, get her in first thing tomorrow. That should help tp keep her more comfortable. I hope this is helpful and that Taffy starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions.

My old dog ran out of Rimadyl, now very sick. What can I give her?

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