Every East
Side Animal Patient is given a thorough examination prior to surgery and Dr. Kosovsky, Manning or Shelby will draft a pain management protocol specific for your pet's procedure, breed, age, weight and temperament.
And a recent study in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology (vol 64, p 345) shows that
animal tests missed 81 per cent of the serious
side effects of 43 drugs that went on to harm
patients.
This is probably not an important
side effect in a normal
animal but if a
patient already has a disease that lowers blood albumin, it is probably best not to lower albumin further.
This could be a problem in
patients with congestive heart failure or other
patients who require sodium restriction May stunt growth if used in young, growing
animals May lower seizure threshold and alter mood and behavior At high doses, this medication can cause birth defects early in pregnancy, be irritating to the stomach or cause higher than normal blood sugar levels If your pet has received high doses, it should not be vaccinated without your veterinarian's advice as the vaccine may not work or it may actually give your pet the disease you are trying to prevent Less common
side effects include weight gain, insomnia, panting, diarrhea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes, pancreatitis and behavior changes Serious
side effects are not expected with routine use.