Where did you get the first batch you had?

Banamine (Flunixin meglumine) is in the same class of drug as Rimadyl (Carprofen), both are non-steroidal anti-Inflamatory drugs (NSAIDs ) designed for pain relief. For those who have never heard of these drugs, the dosage for Banamine = 0.5 mg/lb, injected slowly with the IV fluids. Because Banamine can affect the organs, I recommend switching to Rimadyl as soon as the dog will eat. The dosage for Rimadyl is 2 mg/lb once a day, or 1 mg/lb spaced every 12 hours.

You can pretty much get Banamine or Rimadyl from any vet catalogue, but you need a prescription. However, you can get generic Rimadyl (Carprofen) here. I don't know where you can get Banamine over the counter, but Rimadyl is just as good if not better. The only advantage Banamine has over Rimadyl is if a dog can't keep the pill down, but if he can then I would just use Rimadyl.

Jack


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