The trouble with NSAIDS
No discussion of pain relief in pets would be complete without a discussion of the side effects of pain relievers. Because NSAIDs are by far the most commonly prescribed class of drugs for pain, it’s worth spending a whole post (or five!) on their untoward effects.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating anyone go without pain relievers based on the fear of side effects alone. NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain relievers are too crucial for too many of our pets’ comfort to discount their use just because of a possibility that a problem will ensue.
January 20, 2010 No Comments