General Product Information
Novox is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication that is identical in content to Rimadyl. Novox is primarily intended for the treatment of pain and inflammation that may be caused by arthritis and other degenerative joint conditions. Novox is also sometimes used to reduce fever, and is primarily intended for dogs that are six weeks or older.
Novox offers the benefits of being potent enough to be given in a single daily dose, and its capsule form makes it relatively easy to administer. Most dogs generally don’t have any trouble ingesting Novox.
Novox has been approved by the FDA for use in dogs, although you will need a prescription from a certified veterinarian in order to obtain it. Novox comes in 25 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg chewable tablets in capsule form. The usual dosage is 2 mg for every pound of your dog’s weight, although you may also give it in 1 mg doses twice a day.
Novox
Novox in 100 mg caplet form comes in bottles of 30, in bottles of 60 and bottles of 180 pieces.
As with any type of medication, it would be best to consult with your veterinarian thoroughly before giving Novox to your dog. In particular, you should tell your veterinarian about your dog’s previous history of allergies to aspirin or any other type of medication, as well as any pre-existing conditions such as liver, kidney, or heart disease, or hypertension. Also tell your veterinarian about any symptoms such as fluid retention, abnormal bleeding, or ulcers. And of course, you will want to tell your veterinarian if your dog is pregnant or nursing.
Possible Side Effects as Acknowledged by the Manufacturer
Some of the possible side effects that you may encounter when giving your dog Novox are: bleeding in either the stool or the vomit, an obvious allergic reaction characterized by difficulty in breathing, swelling in the tongue and the mouth, and hives. In some animals, Novox may also cause cramping in the muscles, painful sores in the mouth, unexplained weight gain, and generally passive behavior in a previously active pet.
In severe cases, Novox may even cause nausea, diarrhea, and seizures. If you notice any of these side effects in your pet, cease administrating Novox immediately and take your pet to the veterinarian.
Customer Reviews and Ratings
Novox seems to have mixed reception among customers who have tried it. One customer reports giving Novox to a 10 year old Doberman, who had been diagnosed with a degenerative hip condition two years before. The owner had previously been giving her dog Rimadyl, but has since switched over to Novox due to its lower cost. The owner said Novox seems to be just as effective as Rimadyl, although the lack of flavor made it a bit unpalatable to her dog.
One other customer reports administrating Novox to a dog that had been suffering from arthritis for a while. The dog had been having difficulty climbing up the stairs for a number of months, and even had to be dragged in order to take her out. The dog was in generally healthy condition otherwise when the owner decided to give her Novox. In as little as three days after the first dose, the dog regained much of the energy of her previous years. This owner was also particularly pleased with the low cost of Novox compared to the more expensive Rimadyl.
Not all the opinions were equally glowing however, and one customer reports that Novox did not help her 14-year-old dog very much at all. This customer had previously been giving Rimadyl to a dog that is also suffering from arthritis, and she found that it was a better alternative to Novox in spite of the higher cost.
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