Hi - I too am new to this board. I was deeply saddened to hear that my 12 year old Bichon has acquired this awful cancer. Sugar is still very playful but definitely shows times when she would rather be alone which is very unlike her.
My question revolves around Piroxicam. After I give this medication to my dog, her heart rate increases, she pants loudly and often. She also begins staring blankly into space. Having mentioned this to my vet he tells me that there have been no other reports of this reaction. I too have done some research on line and can find no other report of this reaction. I am wondering if anyone else has a pet who reacted in this manner.
Sugar weighs approximately 16 pounds and I am wondering if it is a doseage issue. Can anyone tell me the dose they are giving to their similarly wighted dog?
I am also curious to know if anyone knows of an alternative medication.
Any and all information would be helpful.