Alam is worried, however, by signs that the use of problematic alternatives to diclofenac, such
as ketoprofen, is on the rise — even within safety zones.
Not exact matches
The first method Alizadeh Fard and Barkdoll tested was to use polymer - coated magnetic nanoparticles to adsorb Tonalide (used to mask odors and often found in detergents), Bisphenol - A (better known
as BPA, used to make plastics clear and tough), Triclosan (an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent used in cleaning products that is now banned), Metolachlor (an herbicide),
Ketoprofen (an anti-inflammatory) and Estriol (an estrogen supplement).
These are the same medications typically used to treat arthritis in dogs, and include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such
as carprofen, deracoxib, etodolac,
ketoprofen, and meloxicam; and corticosteroids such
as cortisone and prednisone.
NSAIDs — such
as aspirin, carprofen (Rimadyl ™),
ketoprofen (Ketofen ™), Etodolac (Etogesic ™), acetaminophen (Tylenol ™), deracoxib Deramaxx ™), tepoxalin (Zubrin ™), firocoxib (Previcox ™), Piroxicam (Feldene ™), meloxicam (Metacam ™) and others.
The most common analgesics currently used in rabbits include butorphanol, buprenorphine and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such
as aspirin, carprofen, diclofenac, flunixin, ibuprofen, indomethacin,
ketoprofen, meloxicam, acetominophen and piroxicam.
On the same note would
ketoprofen be safe (I'm assuming its much more potent - 10X and may no be
as safe for her tummy).
Ketoprofen has been advocated by some vets for short - term use in situations such
as post-surgical pain but advise against long term use and other vets report high incidences of ulcers associated with its use for more than 3 to 5 days, so it may not have much benefit in your situation.