The med was for the beginnings of arthritis. I certainly do enjoy my Maxx, he makes me laugh every day! I don't have a dog named Libby. I have a Lab/Border Collie mix named Emma. I appreciate your message about my Ozzy. He came in to my life at a very dark time and he helped to heal my heart. I know drugs like Rimadyl/Deramaxx do help many dogs, I just wish I had done my homework. Within a week of starting the med he stopped finishing his meals. In 3 weeks he was gone, less than an hour after our 5th and final trip to the vet. There were so many tests, blood work and X-rays done, to the tune of almost $4000. I think the vet lied to me, the records they sent to my new vet were very sketchy. He had just had a full check up and organ function panel done mid May and was "healthy as a horse".
I completly understand your paranoia. I am beyond paranoid now, every nuance is examened and discussed with my vet, bless his soul!
Thanks again and take care!
Tammy