Drug Name

Care-O-Pet

Drug Uses

Care-O-Pet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in dogs for inflammation and pain relief.

Care-O-Pet chewable tablets are liver-flavoured, which makes them very easy to administer as most dogs like the taste and accept the tablets freely.

The medicine is approved for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and for postoperative pain associated with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries in dogs.

How to use

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your veterinarian. Use Care-O-Pet exactly as directed.

The usual recommended dosage of Care-O-Pet is 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) of body weight given once daily. For the control of postoperative pain, the tablet should be given approximately 2 hours before the procedure. The chewable tablets may be fed by hand or placed on food. Make sure that the dog consumes the complete dose.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Care-O-Pet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in dogs for inflammation and pain relief.

Missed Dose

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Storage

Store Care-O-Pet at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not use this medicine in dogs with bleeding disorders, in dogs younger than 6 weeks of age, or in pregnant and lactating dogs.

Possible Side Effects

There are no known side effects of Care-O-Pet.

More Information

Active ingredients: carprofen.