Previcox Emails
"Cort" I just got off the
phone with Cort's emergency veterinarian (not the doctor who
prescribed the Previcox). After reviewing the results of
Cort's necropsy performed today, he confirmed that
the cause of death was kidney failure,
liver failure, and bleeding in his abdomen and chest.
He said that Previcox causes thinning of the blood vessels which
can cause them to burst -- explaining the large amount of blood
they found inside Cort's abdomen/chest.
He said that in
his professional opinion, and based on Cort's previous medical
history, it was the Previcox that killed
him and not a pre-existing condition or any other cause.
They are going to do additional tests (results in about a week)
to confirm this 100% percent.
As a pet owner, you
know you will lose your pet one day. However, to lose them
in such a horrible, senseless manner is just unthinkable.
Cort - and other innocent animals like him who have taken
Previcox - did not have to die such a painful, cruel death.
And all because a vet, who should have known better, told me to
give him a drug that she knew could be fatal. But she
never mentioned the fatality part or any potential dangers of
the drug to me. I expected to lose Cort one day to old
age, heart attack, or any number of other natural causes.
Never in a million years did I expect to lose him because of a
pill a vet told me to put in his mouth once a day - a pill that
was supposed to make him feel more comfortable...not kill him.
My two daughters are absolutely devastated. It is just
heartbreaking. Thank you for your
e-mail web address. I am sending an e-mail update to all
my family and friends and everyone I know and am including the
link to your site. Many have already contacted me to tell
me they too are sending it to everyone they know so no one else
has to suffer what your dear Rowdy and my beloved Cort suffered. Additionally, I
intend to pursue legal action against both the animal center
(where the vet who prescribed the Previcox works) and Merial.
I don't know how far I will get but I intend to do all I can to
stop the use of this dangerous, deadly drug. It needs to
be removed from the market before more innocent pets are removed
from our lives.
"Cort" Sadly, our beloved Cort passed away this
morning. A necropsy (autopsy) is being performed to
confirm that he did indeed pass away as a result of taking
Previcox. He was taken to the emergency animal clinic that
was NOT affiliated with the original veterinarian who prescribed
the Previcox.
"Cort" Dear Family and Friends, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take a minute to read this so you do not make the same mistake I made. Most of you know our beloved family pet, Cort (the German Boxer). If you've visited us at any time during the past 9 years, you've been licked to death by him and seen him bend his body into alphabet letters with joy at seeing you (he made a "U" if he was happy to see you, he made an "O" if he was really, really happy to see you).Cort has been suffering the effects of
arthritis and it was becoming clear that it was causing him
discomfort. I took him to the vet on Tuesday, April
29th to have his hind legs checked. After a thorough
examination, the vet stated that Cort, at
only 9 years old, was in very, very good health. She also
confirmed that Cort's limping and discomfort were indeed caused
by arthritis. Without asking any probing questions or
doing any type of bloodwork, the vet immediately prescribed an
NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). The drug she
prescribed was: PREVICOX. The vet was so keen on getting me started on
this drug that she even gave me a free six week supply.
She raved about how effective it was and how much better Cort
would feel after a day or two on it. She recommended
starting him on 1 pill a day for 3-4 days, then 1/2 pill a day
for a month. I started Cort on Previcox that day, Tuesday
April 29th. Four days later, Cort
was dying from it. By Saturday evening, he was severely ill - vomiting profusely, drinking incessantly, more profuse vomiting, etc. all through the night. Sunday morning he was taken to an emergency animal clinic for examination, given an anti-vomiting medication, and sent home "for observation". By Sunday evening, he was back at the animal medical emergency clinic - dying. They hooked him to an IV for fluids, took blood, and said I would know by Monday morning what his prognosis was. PLEASE DO NOT
GIVE YOUR DOG PREVICOX.
The emergency veterinarian who saw
Cort both times on Sunday is convinced
Cort's condition is a result of the extremely harmful side
effects of Previcox. After returning from the emergency clinic the 2nd time, I did an internet search on Previcox. I was completely astounded by what I read. I only wish I had thought to do this BEFORE giving Cort this potentially fatal drug. I am only sharing my story with you in the hopes that others will learn from my mistake.
Like most people, I completely trusted the vet and did not
question the drug she told me to give my beloved boy. The
damage it can cause is irreversible - and possibly fatal.
There have been numerous canine deaths as a result of dogs being
given Previcox after only 2 or 3 days.
Cort was on this medication for 4 days! PLEASE be aware of this horrible drug and
note also to question your vet about any
side effects of all drugs and meds. given to your pet. By
law, I believe, vets are required to provide a listing of all
side effects associated with medications/drugs that are
prescribed but I was not provided with this information, nor did
I think to ask for it. As I said, I trusted the vet
completely and now Cort is paying the price for my misguided
trust. Both my girls are extremely attached to Cort and we will
all be heartbroken if he doesn't pull through. My 5 year
old will be crushed because he is "her baby" and Cort and Lauren
adore each other. PLEASE don't let this happen to your pet. Do not give them Previcox (and please take the time to research all pet medications before you administer any to your pet). What I read about Previcox scared the living daylights out of me and I gave this to poor Corty for four days). Thanks for letting me share and please don't make the same mistake I did. Hoping for the best for our beautiful boy....... Tanya |
