"Roxie"
From: Kevin K.
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 9:10 AM

I have just read your article on this medication after losing my Chocolate Lab of 10 years. Yes, she had arthritis in her back legs but didn't have any heart problems that the vet had noticed.

The vet gave me a sample pack of this drug and after a couple of days her legs got better, but she seemed a little sluggish and started this deep cough that sounded like something was stuck in her throat. After 10 days on this medication, she came in from a walk in the front yard, collapsed on the floor, never caught her breath, then died.

I don't blame the vet because I can't see him doing something like this on purpose. I will get a lot of the info I can on this drug and send it to him. If you can send me some good links, I'll pass them on.

Thanks,
Kevin K.

"Roxie"
From: Kevin K.
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 8:17 PM

My dog's name was Roxie. This dog was my best friend and my first dog. She was supposed to be a hunting dog but turned out to be an inside pet for my 12 year old son and 9 year old daughter. Both kids are devastated. They now take their blankets and pillows and sleep on the floor where she used to sleep.
 
The biggest bummer was that they found her dead on the floor in the morning in front of the TV. They actually thought she was asleep until my wife knew  something was wrong. Thanks for the support and your thoughts.

Kevin K.