Previcox Emails - K911.biz
This page exists for the many dog owners whose dogs are using or have used the arthritis drug known as Previcox (firocoxib). See:
Death by Previcox, Rowdy's Last Vacation
Email your Previcox experience to: mel.k911.biz@gmail.com
Some dogs have seemingly experienced no adverse reactions from the drug, while others have suffered serious injury and even death. The common theme throughout many of these emails is, where there is a death, the attending vet not only neglected to mention any safety concerns but in some instances prior to death, urged the owner to continue administering Previcox claiming it was one of the safer drugs or that it was not the cause of the dogs rapid decline in health. When autopsy results showed a direct correlation between Previcox and a dogs death, some vets were still hesitant to cite Previcox as the culprit. By law, human patients are informed of the possible side effects of all drugs but this does not hold true in the vet world. Although the sensibleness of doing so seems abundantly clear, vital information often goes unmentioned and as a result, pets continue to die.
THE NUMBER OF DRUG RELATED DOG DEATHS MIGHT BE GREATLY REDUCED IF VETS WOULD FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES MERIAL RECOMMENDS.
PRESCRIBE THE CORRECT DOSAGE. TABLETS COME IN 57MG or 227MG. MERIAL RECOMMENDS 2.27MG PER POUND OF BODY WEIGHT. MANY DOGS HAVE BEEN OVERDOSED BY THE ATTENDING VET.
All dogs should undergo a thorough history and physical examination before the initiation of NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) therapy. Appropriate laboratory testing to establish hematological and serum baseline data is recommended prior to and periodically during administration of any NSAID. Owners should be advised to observe for signs of potential drug toxicity (see Adverse Reactions and Animal Safety) and be given a Client Information Sheet about PREVICOX Chewable Tablets. For technical assistance or to report suspected adverse events, call 1-877-217-3543 in the US.
Why are the majority of veterinarians ignoring what the drug makers are telling them? Although Previcox is the main focus here, ALL drugs have the potential for harm and should be dispensed with proper instructions and warnings so ones do not believe one drug to be safer than another.
MONITOR YOUR DOG FOR THESE SIDE EFFECTS:
Eats very little food or refuses to eat.
Drinks more than the usual amount of water in a short period of time, cannot seem to drink enough water.
Vomits, (throws up food and/or water) regularly.
Diarrhea, poo looks black, tarry or bloody.
Urination (peeing) habits change. Dog needs to pee often and the color is off. The urine may smell unusual or there may be blood in the urine.
Lethargic, no energy, lies in one spot for hours without moving.
Agitated (restless) or uncomfortable for no reason.
Heavy panting or breathing.
Cannot walk properly or cannot walk without support.
Slow to respond to commands or does not respond at all, seems unaware of surroundings.
Seizures- legs go rigid or dog has no control over their body movements.
Gums going pale, yellow or grey.
Whites of eyes look yellow or jaundiced.
Skin changes may occur. Redness, scabs or intense itching followed by scratching and biting of skin. Skin may look like it is burned as a result of a reaction to the drug.
Loses weight in a short amount of time.
Aggressive behaviour, tries to nip or bite.
Rather than using NSAIDS (aspirin is also an NSAID), please have a look at other options for arthritis and joint pain by clicking the following link: NSAID Alternatives
Data displayed on this site is in random order. If seeking a particular pet, type in name of pet or owner in the 'Search the Gallery' area. If more than one by that name appears, select the one you want by double clicking image area.
CLICK ON EACH IMAGE TO READ THE FULL STORY OF EACH DOG. Page last updated: March 10, 2012
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2011_12_7_Previcox_Dead_Dakota_Golden_Darlene
“Dakota”From: DarleneSent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 8:39 PMCase # 21995Dakota M. 8 years oldLimping on his back leg.Prescribed 227mgs of Previcox per day. He was on it for about a month. His story: We took him in on March to get h
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2011_10_3_Previcox_Dead_Bonnie_Rottweiler_Nick
“Bonnie” From: Nick Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 at 12:08 PM Good day, After dealing with the recent and all too sudden death of my 4 year old Rottweiler Bonnie, my fiancé and I came across your website regarding Previcox issues. Bonnie was
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2011_9_23_Previcox_Dead_Nico_Bernese Mountain Dog_Cristl
“Nico” From: Cristl Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM Nico was 7.5 yrs old, 94lbs and was on 227mg, 1 per day. He was on it 7 days, then off two for his orthopedic vet consult, then he had 1 more tablet before we stopped it when he started to
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2011_9_10_Previcox_Dead_Deedee_Dachshund_Jerry
“Deedee” From: Jerry C. Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 8:56 PM Mel, My name is Jerry L C. I gave My wife a miniature Dachshund for Valentines day 3 years ago. We buried her today. Our vet is a very kind and gentle man and I hold no hard feelings
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2011_8_29_Previcox_Dead_Blazer_Rottie/Lab Mix_Brandy
“Blazer” From: Brandy S. Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 at 7:32 PM Hello. I found your website while seeking information about Previcox. Our dog, Blazer, was diagnosed with arthritis and was having trouble getting around like he used to. Blazer was a p
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2011_9_8_Previcox_Dead_Zip_BlueHeeler_BobbiNSteve
“Zip” From: Bobbi and Steve B. Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 7:23 AM Mel, My name is Bobbi and my husband is Steve. Our Blue Heeler's name was "ZIP". Back in March of 2011, Zip started having hip problems. We had recently gotten a litt
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2011_8_29_Previcox_Dead_Lennox_Rottie_RobNSally_UK
“Lennox” From: Rob and Sally H. (UK) Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 at 9:28 AM Hi Mel and Pam, Our Rottie Lennox aged 5 years and 11months was put to sleep on Saturday 27/08/11 after suffering acute kidney failure which we now believe was caused by
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2011_8_24_Previcox_Used_Chiva_WhiteGS_Gabrielle
“Chiva” From: Gabrielle Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 1:16 PM Hi Pam and Melanie, My name is Gabrielle Provaas-Tonneson and I like to share my story about the use of Previcox and Chiva my European bred, beautiful white German Shepherd. I moved w
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2011_8_20_Previcox_Dead_Kim_Samoyed_Edith
“Kim” From: Edith Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 2:06 PM Hello, My dog Kim, a 13 year old Samoyed, had hip dysplasia. She went through many treatments: hydrotherapy, acupuncture, bio-pulse pet bed, massages and more, along with medication (Prev
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2011_7_26_Previcox_Averted_Max_YellowLab_Edith.doc
“Max” From: Edith Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 11:56 AM Thank you for your web site...which saved our yellow lab Max from becoming another Previcox statistic. He was on the drug for ten days and started a frighteningly rapid decline when we found yo
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2009_1_14_Previcox_Averted_Unnamed_PattiNDan
"Unnamed"From: Dan & PattiSent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 5:38 PMI just came from my mailbox with four Previcox for my two year old Lab. He has been having trouble with one hip and I think he hurt it and it has never healed completel
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2009_1_13_Previcox_Dead_Tippy_AjaM
"Tippy"From: Aja M.Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:58 PMDear Mel,I read your story about Rowdy and the Previcox in tears as I thought about my own dog. Tippy, my Lhasa Apso, was only 4 years old and just died this morning. She was hav
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2009_1_8_Previcox_Holding_Duke_Debbie
"Duke"From: Debbie D.Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 8:07 AMHi,I stumbled across your website when I was looking up the side effects of Previcox. I have been giving it to my dog Duke for the past week in combination with Clavamox because
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2008_1_28_Previcox_Averted_Sam_Lisa
"Sam" From: LisaSent: Wednesday, January 28, 2008 9:34 AMHi Mel,I can't thank you enough for the information on your website. I am so sorry for your loss of Rowdy, he is truly a beautiful boy - all of our buddies are! I have always had La
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2009_1_18_Previcox_Using_Unnamed_Daman
"Unnamed"From: DamanSent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 8:44 AMI am so sorry for your loss of Rowdy. I know the pain of losing a beloved pet and it definitely leaves a hole in your heart for a very long time. Especially when you know it could h
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2009_2_4_Previcox_Holding_Maya_Ewelina
"Maya"From: Ewelina Z.Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 11:28 AMHello,My name is Ewelina. First of I would like to say I am very sorry for your loss. I know how painful it is to lose a best friend. I have a similar story to yours and I a
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2009_2_11_Previcox_Averted_Prince_Sarah
"Prince"From: Sarah L.Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:59 PMI wanted to thank you for putting up this site. As a rule, I now do research on any drug that has been prescribed to my pet because I believe that a medication prescribed for
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2009_2_17_Previcox_Holding_Atlanta_Peggy
"Atlanta"From: Peggy & KaylaSent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 12:15 AMI am so sorry for your loss of Rowdy. I took my little Lab/Sheppard mix, Atlanta, to the vet today. She was hit by the neighbors with either a golf club or they kicke
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2011_7_11_Previcox_Holding_Gracie_Diane
“Gracie”From: DianeSent: Monday, July 11, 2011 at 11:49 AMHi Mel,I just read about your beloved dog Rowdy. I am deeply sorry, it made me cry. My Gracie (12 1/2 years old) was prescribed Previcox for muscle pain (she has as huge lymphoma which caus
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2011_6_26_Previcox_Dead_Noody_Rae
“Noody”From: RaeSent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 6:41 AMDear Mel,I found your website in search of answers to why my dog died. All I needed to read was in there, although the vets who dealt with him will swear blind it wasn’t Previcox. He didn’t hav
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2011_5_20_Previcox_Averted_Finbar_Patrice_Ireland
“Finbar”From: PatriceSent: Friday, May 20, 2011 at 6:45 AMHi, I just found your website, number 12 on the first page of my Google search "Previcox". It should be number one. I read the story about Rusty (Rowdy) and would just like to say
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2009_3_3_Previcox_Holding_Unnamed_SusanB
"Unnamed"From: Susan B.Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 8:39AMHello,After reading your report, I am afraid to give this to my dog at all. I gave her one half yesterday morning and one half yesterday evening, should I stop the medicine?Than
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2009_3_4_Previcox_Averted_Unnamed_MimiC
"Unnamed"From: M.CantwellSent: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 6:27AMI just read your web page and want to express my sympathy for your loss and my thanks for the trouble you went to in sharing your information. A friend whose dog died (he did no
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2009_3_25_Previcox_Holding_Unnamed_DianneK
"Unnamed" From: DianneSent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 12:23AM Thank you for your posting. Our vet prescribed Previcox for our 13 year old Dalmatian (65 pounds)with severe arthritis. We gave her 1/2 tablet Friday night and by Sat. She was v
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2009_3_25_Previcox_Averted_Juneau_Stacy
"Juneau"From: Stacy B.Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 10:06AM Hi,I have an Alaskan malamute with a spinal injury and I am supposed to go pick up a prescription of Previcox for her tonight. I just got off your website and quite frankly ha
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2009_3_26_Previcox_Averted_Ursa_Sandy
"Ursa"From: Sandy P.Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:12PM Hi Mel,I am deeply sorry for your loss. Rowdy was a beautiful dog. I want to thank you for posting information about your experience with Previcox. My 11 year old Border Collie Mi
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2009_3_15_Previcox_Holding_Bubba_Donald
"Bubba" From: Donald B.Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:53PM Hello,My Labradoodle is 4 years old and has hip dysplasia or however you spell it. The vet is recommending Previcox 227 mg. You have me very scared. Bubba, our dog, couldn't walk
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2009_3_7_Previcox_Holding_Unnamed_Buddy
"Unnamed" From: BuddySent: Saturday, March 7, 2009 5:07PM Hi, I assure you I can understand the feeling when you lose the companionship of a loved pet. I'm 64 yrs. old and needless to say I have out lived many dogs in my care, swearing I
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2009_3_31_Previcox_Holding_Theakston_MichelleK
"Theakston" From: Michelle K.Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:22PMHi,I have read your article with great interest as last night my elderly Newfoundland was prescribed this very drug yesterday.Theakston is 14 (15 this July) and as you ca
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2008_9_14_Previcox_Holding_Unnamed_Suzanne
"Unnamed"From: SuzanneSent: Sunday, September 14, 2008 6:58PMHello,I'm writing after reading your story about your beloved friend that passed after taking Previcox. Recently my dog suffered an elbow injury -- probably from birth. My vet
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