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Reduces Pain and Inflammation associated with Arthritis? |
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Reduces Fever? |
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Reduces Joint Stiffness? |
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Controls Symptoms of Osteoarthritis |
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Additional Benefits | Also relieves pain and inflammation from hip dysplasia | Remedies swelling and itchy skin caused by allergies | Can also be given to dogs 2 hours before surgery |
What Makes it Different? | Generic equivalent to Rimadyl, comes in chewable tablet or caplet form | Only comes in a 5mg tablet | Comes in a flavored chewable tablet for easy administration |
Recommended For? | Dogs (Over 6 weeks of age) | Dogs & Cats | Dogs (7 weeks of age or older) |
Product Type | Chewable Tablet | Tablet | Chewable Tablet |
Usage |
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RX Required |
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How Long does it Take to Work? | Within Hours of Dose | - | Within Hours of Dose |
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Ingredients | Carprofen | Prednisolone | Firocoxib |
Does it have long-term side effects? | Laboratory studies in anesthetized dogs and clinical field studies have demonstrated that carprofen is well tolerated in dogs after oral administration. | Cushing's Syndrome in dogs has been reported in association of prolonged or repeated steroid therapy | The vast majority of patients with drug related adverse reactions have recovered when the signs are recognized, the drug is withdrawn, and veterinary care, if appropriate, is initiated. Owners should be advised of the importance of periodic follow up for all dogs during administration of any NSAID. |
Cautions | Contact the veterinarian if the pet has bloody, black or tarry stools, blood in vomit, or swelling or rapid weight gain due to fluid retention. Do not use on cats. | Without first talking to your veterinarian, dp not give your pet any over-the-counter or other prescription medications while giving prednisone. There are possible side effects, including insomnia, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, and fatigue. | Do Not Give To Cats |
What are Customers saying Pros | My poor old Lady and I share problems getting up and down ... the Novox has really helped her. Wish I could take some! (Just kidding, of course.) It really has made a difference in her mobility - and her disposition. Thanks! | ... a small price to pay for the rest of her skin to be doing so good. | Our 11 year old Beagle was born with a left shoulder, joint deformity. AS she advanced in years, difficulity in walking resulted. Previcox restored normal joint movement and walking in two days. |
What are Customers saying Cons | ...will not take Novox...I don't know if it has a bitter taste..."...may cause kidney failure. | ...it started to have a negative effect on kitty. | After one day of taking it he started vomiting and had severe diarrhea... |
Vet Recommendations | Currently under review | Prednisolone is a drug I will usually only reach for joint pain and/or stiffness if other prescribed nonsteroidal anti inflammatory have failed to work. While cortisone like drugs such as prednisolone can work to reduce inflammation and pain quite quickly, I do worry about the weakening effect on the ligaments and bone when used long term. I will usually use prednisolone over prednisone in geriatric pets or pets with preexisting liver disease. When used long term, it is important to monitor blood work to check for organ toxicity. The biggest side effects seen are usually increased thirst/urination/appetite, and occasionally diarrhea and vomiting. It is also important to monitor for blood loss as well. I give this product an overall ranking of 3.5 out of 5. | Previcox is another effective prescription nonsteroidal anti inflammatory medication that has found favor among many veterinarians in recent years. Supposedly more friendly on the liver and kidneys than some of the other non steroidal anti inflammatory medications it is especially helpful in managing arthritis and pain in middle age and older dogs. I have only rarely seen digestive tract reactions when using this product. I give this an overall ranking of a 4 out of 5. |