My dog is still in pain after Rimadyl. Did I accidentally harm her?

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My 12 lb. Dog was prescribed Ritadyl for pain. She took it 12 hours ago and was crying out in pain, so I gave her another tablet. Did I harm her? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | spayed | 9 years and 10 months old | 12.6 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. I'm assuming you mean Rimadyl? If so, this medication should NEVER be given more frequently than directed by your veterinarian, since overdoses can cause serious damage to the stomach and kidneys. I would recommend calling your veterinarian tomorrow morning to see what they suggest - they may ask you to skip Evie's next scheduled dose. You will also need to monitor her for any signs of a problem such as vomiting or not wanting to eat, and take her in right away to be seen if any problems are noted.

My dog is still in pain after Rimadyl. Did I accidentally harm her?

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