MP_the4pack Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Can a kidney impared dog have carprofen? I have my China girl and she just had a rip roaring blast running in my acre with her new sister. She' really limping now on her previously brken, poorly healed hind leg. Her kidneys are very compromised. I'd like to give her a dose tonight but vets are closed. And this doesn't warrant an ER visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I was told not to give an NSAID to a dog with compromised kidneys. I could give her Gabapentin and Tramadol, which isn't much help to you right now unless you have / have access to those drugs right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I wouldn't unless she is really uncomfortable. In the morning, talk to your vet about getting settled Galliprant, which is the only nsaid that doesn't have the same risks. And in the meantime, yes, you could safely give Tramadol and/or Gabapentin. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Thanks. I do have both other drugs. But shes so tired she may not even get up from the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 With long term use it is thought that it can further compromise blood flow in the fine structures of the kidney, but you have to go for quality of life rather than extreme length of life really. One of my dogs with late stage CRF had issues with Tramadol concentration building up too high and causing heart arrhythmia, and had to be taken off it. Also a severe intestinal bleed from it can cause shock and organ failure. Treat a kidney disease dog under close supervision of your vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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