Dog drug question. Rimadyl with expration date of 2.06. Still good?

[Neshanic]

I ran out of the new, and found a bottle in the cabinet where I keep all the other dog stuff. The dose is 100mg, but I usually give half of that. Is the old drug ok to give?

[The Straight Story]

1. Taste it and see

;) Other than that, no idea.

[Neshanic]

3. For someone that posts the most inane and detailed triva of your life, maybe you would

understand I am asking this question because I am in a bind with my dog.

Thanks for the fucking laff.

[The Straight Story]

20. I was just trying to be nice and kick your thread

:)

[Neshanic]

2. Is that a joke?

[LeftyMom]

4. Does your vet take calls over the weekend?

I don't think any of us are really qualified to say.

[DS1]

5. Supposedly the shelf life is 36 months

You've now done twice that.

[Neshanic]

6. Thank you.

My vet like all in Phoenix do not work out arrangements with people that need drugs for dogs. They want the cash, and they want it now. I had a supply of 100mg tablets that I broke in quarters. I asked my vet if they would let me get drugs today, and get them their cash on Tuesday. They said no.

I have been going to this vet and paying in full every time I go. They cannot let 80 bucks out the door apparently for a person that has been taking their dog to them for five years. Other vets I have called will not do anything unless I bring him in for a full physical. He had one three months ago at the vet that will not let me get the drugs that he has been seeing all along.

I appreciate your response. Thank you for not making a joke about it.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

7. You could probably ask a regular pharmacist.

I always get my dog meds straight from the vet but my understanding is that drugstores do pet meds, too.

[siligut]

8. You could just call the pharmacist.

A one year expiration date is arbitrarily applied to all medications. Carprofen is like Motrin for dogs. My general opinion is that it should be safe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carprofen

Sorry your vet is such a cheapskate. I found this when I looked up the med, it is a coupon for $10 off your next prescription. Good luck and give your pooch a gentle hug for us. http://www.rimadyl.com/display.asp?country=US&lang=EN&drug=RC&species=CN&sec=800

[Neshanic]

11. Thank you, I appreciate it.

[flvegan]

9. I asked my vet for you.

The question is, when was it prescribed? You've got 36 months from the date you received it, technically, and only if it's been stored properly.

[Neshanic]

10. It was prescribed on 1.12.05. It been in a kitchen cabinet sealed and dry, but

So I guess that makes it no good? Thank you for your help.

[flvegan]

13. Not exactly.

It becomes less effective, not toxic, I was sure to ask that. It's only been 8 months past expiration, so I wouldn't adjust the dose.

[Neshanic]

15. So it would be ok to use?

[flvegan]

16. Should be, yes.

The vet said that if it was a couple years expired, then it wouldn't be as effective. You're about 8 months over, I believe, so it should still be just about as effective as it was before it expired so don't alter the dose.

[Neshanic]

17. Thank you so much, and here he is to thank you too...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rn8WqeSUI4

[flvegan]

18. Good looking pup.

Looks like you care about him a great deal.

You're very welcome, happy I could help.

[Neshanic]

12. Thanks for asking your vet.

[flvegan]

14. I'm lucky.

I live with a senior vet tech and I have 4 vets that work with my rescue, including our emergency clinic. It's like 24/7 access.

You're most welcome, and I hope you see my above response and you don't toss what you have.

[insanity]

19. I thought this thread was going to be about K9s

Haha, my mind is too fast to go towards the illicit.