Rimadyl (Carprofen) 100mg (Per Chew) Prescription Required
PetPA
PO BOX 11216
Palm Beach 3151
Papamoa Prescription On File ? To be used when we already have your original prescription or has been emailed to us from your vet and you would like a repeat. Prescription sent to email pharmacy@yourpetpa.co.nz ? Select if you have personally emailed us a digital copy of your prescription. You will still need to post a hard copy to:
PetPA
PO BOX 11216
Palm Beach 3151
Papamoa Prescription emailed directly from Vet Practice ? If your vet practice has emailed your prescription to pharmacy@yourpetpa.co.nz, there's no need to send us a hard copy.
Active Ingredients: Each chew contains 100mg carprofen
Manufacturer: Zoetis
Prescription Medicine:
This is a prescription medicine, it is only available only under an approved veterinary authorisation. Please ensure that you have read the "Order Prescription Medication" page before ordering this item.
All prescription medicines on the Your Pet PA website are purchased through veterinary wholesalers the same as those used by your Vet. All our products are ACVM or NZULM listed and identical to those used by your Veterinary Surgeon. Please call or email us if you have any queries about any of the products on our site.
* Prescription Animal Remedy (PAR) Class 1. For use under the authority or prescription of a veterinarian. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997.
ACVM # A008023
Commonly asked questions about Rimadyl:
What is Rimadyl?
Rimadyl is a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine that relieves stiff, aching joints in dogs.
Why do dogs use Rimadyl?
Prescription Rimadyl is a safe, effective medication for relieving pain and inflammation in dogs. This non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine is designed to reduce swelling and pain as a result of arthritis, surgery, or joint problems. Treating your dog with Rimadyl can help it get back to a better quality of life.
What else should I know about Rimadyl?
Reduces pain and inflammation due to arthritis and joint problems. Relieves pain and swelling due to surgery.
What problems could my dog have with Rimadyl?
Most dogs tolerate Rimadyl well, but some dogs develop stomach ulcers, kidney problems, and liver problems. Your veterinarian will test your dog's blood regularly to check for these side effects. Contact your veterinarian if you notice side effects such as increased appetite, decreased appetite, vomiting, changes in bowel movements, changes in behaviour or activity level, incoordination, weakness, seizures, aggression, changes in drinking, changes in urination, or jaundice.
How do you use Rimadyl?
Giving Rimadyl with food may reduce stomach upset.
What is in Rimadyl?
The active ingredient in Rimadyl is Carprofen. Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that reduces swelling and pain.
Prescription Medications
PetPA facilitates the supply of restricted veterinary medicines (veterinary prescriptions) and is approved to do so by the Ministry of Primary Industries. When purchasing prescription medication through Your PetPA you know that:
- All prescription medication supplied is sourced from New Zealand veterinary wholesalers.
- All prescription medication available is registered with the New Zealand Government under the ACVM Act 1997 (Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines).
All prescription medication listed on the PetPA website is available for supply on acceptance of your order by our team and on receipt of the original prescription.