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Each one of the ADEs turned in to me for the ADE Survey has its own unique horror story of needless suffering and grief behind the "statistics" - this page is dedicated to all of those beloved pets who died and/or were damaged with the FDA/CVM's approval and endorsement of corporate greed, aided and abetted by the silent veterinarians.

A single death is a tragedy; a million deaths is a statistic. - Joseph Stalin (1879 - 1953)

The dead cannot cry out for justice ; it is the duty of the living to do so for them. - Lois McMaster Bujold

The music provided for this page is the theme song of "Tara" from "Gone with the Wind".

SURVEY: For those folks who have either lost a beloved pet or had their pet's health damaged/compromised after a visit to their veterinarian, you are invited to participate in an ongoing informational survey which will be posted on the site: http://rimadyldeath.com. The purpose of this survey is to provide information on the Internet for all to see regarding the ongoing death/damage toll after veterinarian visits, as well as to provide readers with true experience stories regarding what veterinarians are telling pet owners for the page titled: "VET TAILS", in order to get some insights via "patterns" into general veterinarian care. To participate in this survey, just copy/paste the complete blank survey form provided here, fill in your own responses and e-mail it directly to: GingerLSanchez@aol.com:

Informational Internet Survey

1: State your e-mail address: [you have the option to remain totally anonymous if you have any concerns/fears about retaliation/harassment, personal safety, etc.]

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age:

3: What 'drug' [or vaccination] your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, Deramaxx, puppy shots, rabies, etc.] that resulted in a possible/suspected ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name:

4: The approximate date of the event:

5: The adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, death, lethargy, aggression, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions:

6: What State, Country or Provence this occurred in:

7: Whether or not your veterinarian informed you of the potential/possible risks/side effects BEFORE dispensing the named drug/vaccination, stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written form:

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug/vaccination [i.e., www.srdogs.com, group list, friend, Internet research, TV/news, etc.]:

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects:

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]:

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after the drug/vaccination?

12: If you question the truth/accuracy of anything your veterinarian told you about your pet's health, etc., you may use this area to "air" your doubts/concerns:

13: Permission to post email address with Survey, ADEs Memorials page, and/or "VET TAILS" page?:

#63==============================

1: state your e-mail address: allredma@bellsouth.net

2: pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: General Bowen, male Cairn Terrier aged 16 years, three months, who had been and was being treated with Enalapril, lasix, and Tussigon to control congestive heart failure. Though he had become 90% blind, he was content, happy and active up until the day of his death.

3: For what reason per your veterinarian was your pet was given Rimadyl ?:

Vet diagnosed Bowen with disco spinalitis (sic) – pain in the lower back. Rimadyl was recommended for pain.

4. On approximately what DATEs [Month, Dates, YEAR] did your pet receive Rimadyl ? and provide whether it was Rimadyl "Chewable Tablets" or if it was by "injection": Bowen began taking chewable Rimadyl mid-July, 2004.

5: List the adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, skin or immune system problems, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, neurological problems, death, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions: Bowen had no immediate adverse reaction. The night of August 31, 2004 he began to wander aimlessly about our apartment, his breathing and his heartbeat rate became extremely rapid – estimate 300 breaths per minute, heartbeat rate 250 BPM. He was far too agitated to rest, stumbling around the apartment, falling, bumping into things, barking repeatedly as if to tell us something was wrong. On the first visit to the Vet at midnight the Vet gave him an injection for pain, told us Bowen was just excited, that the pain medication should calm him. Within two hours Bowen had become immobile, slobbering continuously, his respiration and heartbeat rate unbelievably high. On the second trip to the Vet’s office Bowen went limp; he was placed in an oxygen compartment, where he lay until he breathed his last next day around 2:00PM. The Vet indicated he had died of a seizure or stroke.

6: What State this occurred in: Mississippi

7: State whether or not your veterinarian informed you of any of the potential/possible risks/side effects of Rimadyl BEFORE dispensing the named drug, and stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written
form: No warnings of any kind about Rimadyl were given us by the Vet, either written or verbal. However, I had investigated the drug over the Internet some year and a half earlier, and had decided I would never let any of my dogs have it. Unfortunately, my wife took Bowen to the Vet on this occasion. When he recommended Rimadyl for Bowen, my wife told him I was opposed to using the drug. The Vet practically sang the praises of Rimadyl, claiming that he had hundreds of dogs on the drug and had never had a problem, that it was a lifesaver, and that you couldn’t believe all that stuff you read on the Internet. My wife then allowed Bowen to take the Rimadyl; when I found out, and heard her explanation, I bowed to the Vet’s experience and her advice and, to my everlasting regret, allowed Bowen to continue taking it. I would like to make special note of the fact that the one time I went to the Veterinarian’s office for a Rimadyl refill, I watched as the lady at the front desk tore the Product Warning sheet from the side of the Rimadyl bottle and tossed it into the trash before giving the bottle to me. We were never once given a Warning sheet; in fact, it appears that the staff at the Vet’s office were determined that we would not get our hands on one.

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug RIMADYL [i.e., www.srdogs.com, etc.]: See item 7.

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects of Rimadyl: See item 7.

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, check-up, injury, and/or any/all symptoms before the RIMADYL was prescribed/dispensed]: Pain in lower back.

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1: State your e-mail address: michelematthews@cablerocket.com

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Zazz, chow-chow crossed with a belgian shepard, 9 years old

3: What 'drug' your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, etc.] that resulted in an ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name:Proheart,Wyath Animal Health

4: The approximate date of the event: June 2, 2004

5: The adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, death, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions: Immediately upon injection a very active dog became lethargic and his hair even changed. glossy became limp, and dull. Within 20 minutes we were back at the vet, he was given the appropriate shots to guard against drug reaction. Did not respond and the vet took him back to her office which in 1 hour drive away from my home. This was at 6 pm on Tuesday. I got a call at 3 am to come asap, and he might not be alive when I got there. Seems he had rallied to go for a walk at midnight but then proceeded to go down hill. The vet had been in contact with the drug company and was doing all that was advised. She asked me to come immediately so that I could try taking him to a more specialized vet a futher 1 hour drive away. He was alive upon arrival, I got a quick tail wag and hopefully look and then he was given more drugs. We dragged his 95 pound body to the car and drove like crazy. I was told he might not survive the drive.

The vet in the second town opened early for me. I gave Zazz permission to go if he had to. I did not want him to hang onto a horrible life for his family's sake. I suspected that I would not see him again. I told the vet that the dogs feelings and total well being was to be the main concern. He had to have quality of life or no life. I found out later that he had been deprived of oxygen at this point and most likely had much damage to his brain, heart, liver, kidneys, etc. They did more specialized tests and had someone read his heart tests via the internet in the states. By noon I was told that the drug company said that this happens sometimes and that it can take up to 2 weeks for the dog to heal and come back. They wanted me to give him everything possible and not give up. At this point I was lucky that they stepped up to the plate to offer total payment of all bills. One can only imagine what 24 hour care would cost for weeks. and all that with no guarantee of his quality of life. I was told to go home, 2 hours away, and they would call. He rallied again around 6pm I was told when I called later.

That night I tried to get ahold of my husband, a trucker, when he finally got the message to call home I tried desperately to break it to him that his dog might not make it because we chose to to the injection not the pills. He had had the pills as a younger dog with no reactions. Well, the next morning I got a call to say that Zazz had passed at midnight. My husband called the vet shortly there after, they had thought he knew, and talked about cremation - blew Randy out of the water!!

Anyways, that is another story. We gave them permission to take samples, to assist other owners wo maybe another repeat of this could be avoided. Weeks later the results said that it was a heart tumour, not a reaction. Of note: the pathologist said it was very interesting.....what did that mean??Not 30 hours later and no more dog. The head vet in canada for Weyth called several times to help explain what happened and to say sorrty. But it was not the drug it was the heart tumour that he already had. Well when they ran the first tests, there was no problem with the heart, in the morning the heart tests did not show anything but that night he has a tumour??? Drug company paid the whole shot, even cremation. guilty or what?????? especially when you can not sue any drug company in canada, so why such a sudden jump to pay all costs???

6: What State this occurred in: British Columbia, Canada

7. Whether or not your veterinarian informed you of the potential/possible risks/side effects BEFORE dispensing the named drug, stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written form: NO, not even a thought of what might be the side effects, nothing, nothing at all!!!!

8. Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug [i.e. www.srdogs.com, etc.]: Weeks, later got looking on the internet and found dogs adverse reactions site, which is wonderful, I now know that the Randy's other dog is on Rimadyl. Has been for 3 years, no side effects. But found out that testing should be done regularily. The vet never mentioned that either, immediately spent $150 for blood tests!!

9. State whether or not you would still allowed the drug to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: Side effects, had I known the real odds, NO

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms: now former, husband is a trucker and wanted to take the dog on road trips to the states. went in for heartworm for his protection...ha...

Side note: just like some marriages break up after children die, well our child (zazz)died and now we have no marriage either. For more info see the write up on canadian memorials on dogs adverse reaction

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1: State your e-mail address: xandert@cableone.net

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Xander, canine, German shepherd, M, 3.5 years old (at time of reaction 6 months old)

3: What 'drug' your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, etc.] that resulted in an ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name: rabies vacc - Merial Imrab3

4: The approximate date of the event: injection done 11/21/2001

5: The adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, death, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions: diagnosed with masticatory muscle myositis (autoimmune disease) on 12/07/2001

6: What State this occurred in: Arizona

7: Whether or not your veterinarian informed you of the potential/possible risks/side effects BEFORE dispensing the named drug, stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written form: In fact, my vet assured me the rabies vacc was COMPLETELY safe, even when given during an ear infection.

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug [i.e., www.srdogs.com, etc.]: Online research following diagnosis.

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: I have no choice because it is still a legal requirement in my state. I HATE it, but have no other choice at this time. My state does not allow medical exemptions for rabies vaccination.

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: Due for puppy rabies shot, but asked for his ears to be looked at because they had been bothering him since his last 5-in-1 puppy shot.

BTW, this reaction was NOT reported to the FDA by the vet. I was told the vet had to report it (that I could not do it as a consumer), and she flat out denied the rabies vacc had anything to do with AI disease onset. Said it was merely a coincidence. I know otherwise now. She refused to report it to the FDA. I found the Form 1932A on your site and will be submitting it. I don't know if they will accept it after 3 years, but I figure it's worth a try.

Also, the story of Xander's recovery (still working on getting his immune system back on track) can be found at my website. If you need some kind of testimonial or something, please let me know. My website is http://myweb.cableone.net/bdturner .

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after the drug/vaccination? Chronic yeast in the ears that just would NOT go away. His immune system would kick up any time he got hold of anything that his system wasn't able to handle well. Even a piece of a commercial dog cookie was enough to have the ears running with black tar. Raw diet, homeopathy, and time have helped us get his immune system back on the right track. I don't know what long-term issues (cancer, further autoimmune problems, etc) we will be confronted with, but we will be dealing with it holistically.

12: If you question the truth/accuracy of anything your veterinarian told you about your pet's health, etc., you may use this area to "air" your doubts/concerns: My previous vet (who treated Xander from puppyhood) pushes vaccinations heavily - the only difference between her and many others in my area being that she pushes them every 3 years instead of annually. She is also the same vet who declared that Xander receiving his puppy rabies vacc then developed AI disease less than 2 weeks later was merely a coincidence. NO correlation she said. Bull puckey!!!! When Xander was about 18 months old and got so sick, her associate immediately jumped on the fact that I had given him raw chicken wings to encourage him to eat something and claimed he had salmonella poisoning from the chicken. She completely IGNORED the fact that he was sick and THEN I gave him the chicken trying to get him to eat something. She was NOT happy when I refused to allow her to treat him for salmonella. Turned out, according to the other vet, that Xander had picked up some unknown virus that was afflicting dogs in our county. It ran its course, and he did great without any medications.

#66 =====================================

1: State your e-mail address: catalyst@kingston.net

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Chloe/Au. Silky Terrier/Spayed Female/1 year old

3: What 'drug' your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, etc.] that resulted in an ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name: Rabies Vaccine

4: The approximate date of the event: 1973 -1990

5: The adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, death, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions: lame in the vaccinated leg for a day or two after being vaccinated/uncharacteristic aggressive behavior for weeks after

6: What State this occurred in: Ontario Canada

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug [i.e., www.srdogs.com, etc.]: Wellpet, Holisticat Rawcats/Rawpaws Mailing Lists

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: After the initial puppy vaccines I would not have allowed any further vaccination of this dog without having her rabies titres done first to determine the need.

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: vaccines

#67 =====================================

1: State your e-mail address: minpinmomx3@earthlink.net

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age:Herbie/Dog/Miniature Pinscher/Male/4 yrs

3: What 'drug' your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, etc.] that resulted in an ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name: Deramaxx by Novartis Animal Health Products

4: The approximate date of the event: March / April of 2003

6: What State this occurred in: Illinois

7: Whether or not your veterinarian informed you of the potential/possible risks/side effects BEFORE dispensing the named drug, stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written form: I asked and he read the side effects prior to me taking the drug home.

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug [i.e., www.srdogs.com, etc.]: I did a search on the internet using the drug name prior to giving the drug once we got home.

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: I did at the time as we didn't think we had another choice at that time.

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: What we thought was a hip injury. Actually wound up being Legg's Perthes and surgery corrected the problem.

#68 =====================================

1: State your e-mail address: bigplacid@nac.net

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Winston, canine, collie, male, 10

3: What 'drug' your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, Deramaxx etc.] that resulted in an ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name: Rimadyl injectable, Pfizer

4: The approximate date of the event: July 31, 2003

5: The adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, death, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions: appetite loss, increased thirst, decreased urination/no bowel movements, pale gums, panting, lethargic, bloating, jaundice, unable to walk, confusion, low platelet count, bruising, increased kidney/liver enzymes, kidney/liver failure

6: What State this occurred in: NJ

7: Whether or not your veterinarian informed you of the potential/possible risks/side effects BEFORE dispensing the named drug, stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written form: veterinarian did not ask for my permission to inject my dog w/ rimadyl, did not inform of potential risks, and denied that there were any risks associated w/ the drug after my dog died

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug [i.e., www.srdogs.com, etc.]: I learned about rimadyl when I read an article in the newspaper about a pet owner who lost her dog to liver failure after taking rimadyl--was right around the time the drug was first marketed, which was about 12 yrs. ago

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: NO

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: Dental extractions-he was given the injection under anesthesia

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after taking this drug? His life ended 5 days after receiving rimadyl

12: Permission to post email with Survey? Yes

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Informational Internet Survey

1: State your e-mail address: [Rather not provide]

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Johnny/Cat/short hair, white/albino, male, 13

3: What 'drug' [or vaccination] your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, Deramaxx, puppy shots, rabies, etc.] that resulted in a possible/suspected ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name: HeartGard - Merial

4: The approximate date of the event:

5: The adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, death, lethargy, aggression, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions: My cat, Johnny, was 10 years old, healthy, and entirely an indoor pet when a new veterinarian told me he had heartworm larvae which could develop into full blown heartworm if not nipped in the bud. He gave him HeartGard. I knew this diagnosis was wrong the second I heard it. Johnny, an indoor cat all his life, couldn't possibly have heartworm. He had no risk factors for it. But the nagging question, "what if I'm wrong and he comes down with the disease?" scared me to death and made me give him those pills against all my better judgement.

Heartgard is a six month treatment that you give in doses of one pill per month. The first pill made him lethargic and cranky. The second pill, he threw up ten minutes after taking it. I never gave him a third. Within a week, Johnny was having seizures. Over time, up to 3 and 4 a day.

I knew in my bones it was the HeartGard that did this to him. Within ten minutes of the first seizure, I learned on the internet what the veterinarian never mentioned: There is no cure for heartworm in cats. The known remedies are strictly for dogs, though some have been packaged for cats. The active ingredient (ivermectin) is a known causative of seizures and brain damage in cats.

Johnny was put on Valium. (Another poor choice I learned later, as the proper drug for cats with seizures is Phenobarbitol). After three years on Valium, Johnny died from liver disease- a known side effect of prolonged Valium use. If he'd never taken Valium, Johnny might still be here. I have no doubt, he would never have had to take Valium if he'd never taken that HeartGard.

6: What State, Country or Provence this occurred in: New York

7: Whether or not your veterinarian informed you of the potential/possible risks/side effects BEFORE dispensing the named drug/vaccination, stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written form: No information at all. Just prescribed it.

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: NEVER!

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: Tooth/gum disease.

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after taking this drug? [see above at #5]

12: Permission to post email address with Survey?: Rather not.

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Informational Internet Survey

1: state your e-mail address: ZBirdBrain@aol.com

2: pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Slater “Puppy Boy”/Canine/Weimaraner/8

3: what 'drug' your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, etc.] that resulted in an ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name: Rimadyl

4: the approximate date of the event: October 19, 2002

5: the adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, death, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions: Slater had been diagnosed with cancer and was given rimadyl chewable on October 18, 2002. Shortly after the first dose he had what we quickly realized was a seizure and a second one a few moments later. The next morning I discussed it with the vet and he assured me the drug did not cause seizures. That afternoon, shortly after giving the second dose he began having very severe cluster seizures. He never came back from the seizures. We had no choice but to euthanize him. Severe seizures, insatiable thirst and appetite, very sweet pooch displayed uncontrollable food aggression for the first time in his life, lethargic, kept walking into things then became unable to walk at all - death by euthanasia - October 20, 2002

6: what State this occurred in: Florida

7: whether or not your veterinarian informed you of the potential/possible risks/side effects BEFORE dispensing the named drug, stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written form:
Nothing was discussed with me and no written information was provided. After the first seizure I told the vet the seizure occurred shortly after the first dose of chewable rimadyl and asked if rimadyl could have caused it. The vet assured me it did not and said the drug was safe. Then he prescribed Phenobarbitol for the seizures.

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug [i.e., <http://www.srdogs.com/>, etc.]:
I suspected it from the beginning but had no choice but to use it. Several months later I started seeing articles on the internet about Rimadyl. It was then that I knew my boy went before he had to (was taken from me) because I trusted my vet’s professional opinion.

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects:
NO and I even questioned it but was not given accurate information. After reading the letter from the FDA dated a few YEARS before this tragedy I must assume this vet either knew and wouldn’t admit it or he totally neglected his responsibility to stay informed about such matters. Am I to believe that he nor any of his partners or staff read any of the magazines that are published especially for veterinarians or that none of those magazines published any articles about it? Did the manufacturer of Rimadyl issue a warning to their customers - the vets? Since the vet denied any connection between rimadyl and the seizures this case was NOT reported.

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]:
What first seemed to be some minor swelling turned out to be a tumor. Slater didn’t have much more time to be with us. Every moment with him was precious to us. We were making sure his final days were happy ones. We took him to his favorite places and all of his little buddies got the opportunity to say good-bye to their big, beloved friend. He probably only had a few more weeks or maybe a couple of months left at the very most. It saddens me because I truly believe precious time with our sweet little boy was taken away from us by this drug.

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after taking this drug? Slater was given one dose of Rimadyl Friday night and had two seizures. We took him back to the vet Saturday morning and were assured the drug is safe. We gave Slater a second dose Saturday afternoon. Shortly after that he began having severe cluster seizures. His condition deteriorated so badly in less than twenty-four hours it was obvious there was no chance of him recovering. Although he was still breathing we knew our cherished floppy eared child was gone. He was euthanized the following day.

12: Permission to post email address with Survey?: Please Do

PLEASE Contact your State Legislators and ADVOCATE for informed consent laws and MANDATORY adverse event reporting.

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Informational Internet Survey

1: state your e-mail address: ZBirdBrain@aol.com

2: pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Mikey/Canine/Weimaraner/2 1/2

3: what 'drug' [or vaccination] was your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, Deramaxx, puppy shots, rabies, etc.] that resulted in an ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name: Multiple Vaccines

4: the approximate date of the event: First vaccinations November 14, 2002

5: the adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, death, lethargy, aggression, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions: (These symptoms appeared over a period of two years) The first time we saw Mikey he had a skin condition, the breeder (a veterinarian) said it was due to being in a kennel with a concrete floor. He said the concrete was constantly being sprayed with and it was not unusual for the puppies to get a rash. After examining Mikey our vet agreed with that statement. We continued with the puppy vaccination schedule. He received the last of the series of puppy vaccinations in February of 2003. He began having bouts of itchy paws. He would lick his paws until they were raw, bleeding and often so swollen that it was so painful he had difficulty walking. He was a very intelligent pup and was extremely easy to train. At approximately six months of age he began developing behavior problems and at one point was totally out of control even though we continued to attempt to train and control him. Then he began vomiting immediately after every meal. He had bouts of diarrhea and constipation. Then his skin broke out with what looked like a cross between hives and acne. His skin became dry and flaky, his fur became very coarse and fell out. He had a horrible odor about him even minutes after we bathed him. He was treated for ear infections on several occasions. His muscles deteriorated, he became very emaciated and weak. He was lethargic and could not tolerate exercise or cold. He lost weight because his appetite dissipated. He refused to drink water. He had episodes where he seemed to be very spacey. Often times he suddenly appeared as if “the lights were on but no one was home.” The smallest scratch or scrape would result in a tremendous amount of bleeding. One day he had a very small scratch / cut on his paw, it was so small we couldn't even find it but there was so much blood on our kitchen floor it literally looked like a crime scene. His nose became dry and crusty and it would crack and bleed if we did not keep oil on it. He became very clingy and insisted on one of us being with him at all times. It wasn't enough for us to be in the same room, one of us actually had to be touching him or he would tremble uncontrollably. At times, while resting he would breath hard as if he had been running and I could see his chest pounding with every heartbeat. Even being aware of all these symptoms the vets kept telling us his problem was “allergies” and continued to “treat” him accordingly. Mikey’s condition grew worse and worse. As of this date Mikey was treated by a total of NINE vets. Out of those nine vets only ONE was able to accurately diagnose and treat him. I am forced to believe that I have either witnessed an extremely rare medical case or I have witnessed one of the veterinary community's best kept dirty little secrets.

6: What State, Country or Provence this occurred in: Florida

7: Whether or not your veterinarian informed you of the potential/possible risks/side effects BEFORE dispensing the named drug/vaccination, stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written form: Nothing was ever discussed with me and no written information was provided. In fact, In September of 2003, Mikey began vomiting profusely after every meal. He couldn't even drink water without it upsetting his stomach. We took him to the vet. The vet instructed us to wait in the room while he took Mikey down the hall for an x-ray. He came back and discussed the x-ray with us and recommended exploratory stomach surgery. He neglected to tell us that while our pup was having an x-ray he had taken the liberty of vaccinating our SICK pup five months early and without our knowledge. Mikey had already been fully vaccinated and was up to date with ALL of his vaccinations. The shot record was in his file! I believe the almighty $$$$ prompted that action.

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug/vaccination [i.e., http://www.srdogs.com, group list, friend, Internet research, TV/news, etc.]: After eight vets and spending a small fortune on vet bills and drugs I could see that Mikey’s condition was only getting worse. I got on the internet and began researching his symptoms with hope of finding some answers and saving his life. I hit the jackpot! There's an incredible amount of information out there. I read some articles written by vets on the subject of vaccinosis. I contacted one of those vets and scheduled an appointment. Mikey was diagnosed with irritable bowel disease, hemophilia, severe allergies and liver & pancreatic disorders. We have the lab and the pathology reports to support this diagnosis. The vet discussed vaccine injuries with us and indicated that he does believe vaccine caused Mikey’s autoimmune system to stop functioning properly. Although Mikey was diagnosed with five different disorders they are nothing more than mere symptoms of a damaged autoimmune system, a condition that can manifest itself in many different forms.

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects:
NO! I was never even told about any possible side effects or that any of those shots were optional. One vet was bold enough to vaccinate him without ever even discussing it with us. The rabies vaccination is required by law so legally I would have been forced to agree to that one. Mikey cannot and will not ever be vaccinated again even for rabies because there is a very high probability that it would kill him. He has a letter of exemption from our vet and extremely well trained humans who will fight with a vengeance to protect him.

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: Mikey had been given the first of his puppy vaccinations before we brought him home. We did not know he was already showing signs of a reaction to the vaccine and neither did the vet so we continued with the recommended vaccination schedule for puppies. (This all took place over a period of two years.) Yes, it took that long to find a vet who was knowledgeable and willing to discuss the truth about Mikey’s mysterious illness. Originally he was seen for the initial puppy check up and routine vaccinations. Then he was examined by several vets because of severe itching problems. After that he was seen by many vets (total of NINE) for a multitude of symptoms displayed at various times. Mikey is now 2 ½ years old and is still undergoing treatment.

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after taking this drug? Over a two year period he had over twenty symptoms. The question about the impact it had on his health/life is a loaded one! It's very complicated. Although he has won the battle for his life he still lives in constant danger. One bite of the wrong food can cause a major setback. Then, as you will see there are other much more serious threats to his life that can be eliminated but I can't do it alone. His health continues to be an ongoing issue and probably will be for the rest of his life. He is still undergoing treatment. He cannot be vaccinated again or he will most likely die. He can't eat any packaged foods because of the preservatives. He can’t tolerate flea control products. He seemed to be allergic to most of the prescriptions he was given (with the exception of steroids) again I assume that is partially due to the additives and preservatives. I feel his life is in constant danger because our lawmakers have neglected to make adequate provisions to protect sick and elderly companion animals (see note below - disturbing information).

Note: Mikey has been through a horrible ordeal. We suffered constant mental anguish for many, many months and have paid tremendous vet bills in an effort to save the boy’s life. (Keep in mind the rabies virus is transmitted through saliva.) Just when we thought the battle was over we learned that due to the County Codes where we live if Mikey ever so much as scratches a human while playing and with NO vicious intent he will be confiscated and taken to Animal Control to serve a ten day quarantine. A vaccinated dog would be allowed to serve the ten day quarantine at home but they will confiscate my sick dog because he is not vaccinated - they know he is not vaccinated because he is SICK. They feel his unvaccinated status clearly justifies their decision to classify him as a potentially rabid animal. (What happened to the part about he has to bitten by a rabid animal in order to get the disease? This dog NEVER goes outside without his human and has no contact with wildlife or stray animals.) If Animal Control ever confiscated him he would be exposed to potentially diseased animals. He would be fed dog food and it would make him vomit profusely and if he survives they WILL vaccinate him before relinquishing him to us. Animal Control knows the vaccine packaging states that the product “can be safely administered to HEALTHY ANIMALS" they are aware this pup has a compromised immune system, they know a vet who is licensed by the State of Florida has issued documentation stating that vaccinating this pup could be detrimental to his health. Even though they know there is absolutely no chance of our dog having the rabies virus and their actions could and probably would kill our beloved pup they DO NOT CARE. They will jeopardize my pup’s life in the name of “rabies prevention” knowing there is absolutely NO possibility of this pup being exposed to the disease. To my knowledge this State has NO LAWS protecting sick and elderly companion animals but many Counties are much more civilized than the one I reside in. The State does have a clause allowing for letters of exemption but the ONLY thing that does in this County is spare us from being fined for noncompliance. It offers no protection in the event of a bite/scratch incident even if it is a very minor injury that was inflicted accidentally. This county will not issue a dog tag unless the dog is vaccinated. Dogs must wear a county tag or remain confined in a kennel or structure at ALL times. It is illegal for me to walk my dog on leash in my own yard so he can piddle. That sounds like our local lawmakers are advocating animal abuse/neglect in my opinion. If he can’t go out in his yard to potty I’m sure exercise is illegal as well. I urge you to check your state and local laws. If adequate provisions have not been made by your lawmakers to protect sick and elderly companion animals contact your State Legislators and ADVOCATE. Our furry family members rely on us to be their voices.

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Contact your State Legislators and ADVOCATE for informed consent laws and MANDATORY adverse event reporting. If you are thinking “that could never happen to my dog, he’s as healthy as can be” THINK AGAIN. Even healthy pets can suffer fatal adverse drug reactions without warning.

Ginger, thank you so much for all you've done. I sat and cried while I typed my responses to your questions and I'm sure many others did the same. You have given me this wonderful opportunity to share my boys' tragedies with the world. It is my sincere hope this information will be helpful to someone out there who has or is struggling like I did in search of answers. 2/17/05 - ZBirdBrain@aol.com

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1: State your e-mail address: forbandit@care2.com

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Bandit/dog/collie mix/male/3 yrs 11 months

4: The approximate date of the event: August 30, 2004 – Rimadyl prescribed

It wasn’t until afterwards that I heard that Rimadyl could cause liver problems. My complaint is that the orthopedist knew he was on the seizure medication and still prescribed this drug. Bandits liver enzymes were usually normal up to that point (he had blood work done about every three months to keep an eye on it). Pfizer advises against prescribing Rimadyl under these circumstances.

6: What State, Country or Provence this occurred in: Pennsylvania

7: Whether or not your veterinarian informed you of the potential/possible risks/side effects BEFORE dispensing the named drug/vaccination, stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written form: No warning was provided.

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: No!

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: Weakness in hindquarters.

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after taking this drug? Fatal

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1: State your e-mail address: shaggy5@comcast.net

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Trixie/dog/weimaraner/female/4 mos.

4: The approximate date of the event: 03/09/05

6: What State, Country or Provence this occurred in: crestwood, Illinois

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug/vaccination [i.e., www.srdogs.com, group list, friend, Internet research, TV/news, etc.]: experienced it

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: not if i knew it was going to be this bad... my poor baby... and won't be getting anything other than rabies from now on!!!

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: vaccines

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after taking this drug? don't know still waiting for when it will be over

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1: State your e-mail address: aiwager@msn.com

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Dog/Lab Mix/ female/11

4: The approximate date of the event: 03/04/2003

5: The adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, death, lethargy, aggression, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions: Sluggish gait, inability to eat, difficulty with bowel moments and accidents in the house. Reversion to "puppy" like behavior-tearing things up etc. Later, complete refusal of all food, falling over etc. The day she died she woke up and ate. I thought is was a miracle, then we went outside to go to the bathroom and she was hemorrhaging blood from her rectum. She also had purple spots under her skin. We drove her to the vet and put her to sleep. The vet said that she was likely in late stages of cancer. One month earlier she was an active, happy dog with lots of energy. The sicker she got the more rimadyl she was given. The doctor said that the Rimadyl would make her feel better then she would eat. I WAS NEVER TOLD ANYTHING ABOUT A POSSIBLE DRUG REACTION! Her death was based on the assumption of cancer. Since I trusted my vets judgement, I never requested an autopsy , she was cremated. Now that I see the pattern of secrecy among the veterinary community , I question whether I would have gotten the truth even if we had done and autopsy. All I have now is a photo and an urn that sits on my piano. If she had lived she would of moved with us to our new house on 12 acres. I was so excited for her thinking of all the fun she was going to have on all that land. She had been with us through thick and thin. Never to be rewarded. She died on 03/28/2003. we moved to our new house on May 1st 2003 without her, thanks to rimadyl and the ignorance of the vet to see the adr.

6: What State, Country or Provence this occurred in: New Paltz , New York

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: No way!

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: Annual exam, Stiffness.

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after taking this drug? Within a month she was dead.

12: Permission to post email address with Survey?: absolutely. Tell everyone you can! Roxy is at rainbows bridge now.http://rainbowsbridge.com/residents/Roxy002/resident.HTM

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1: State your e-mail address: [you have the option to remain totally anonymous if you have any concerns/fears about retaliation/harassment, personal safety, etc.] Joyttt@verizon.net

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Twink’e / Dog / Cocker Spaniel / 5 years 6 months / Female

4: The approximate date of the event: January 29, 2005

6: What State, Country or Provence this occurred in: Wisconsin, USA

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug/vaccination [i.e., www.srdogs.com, group list, friend, Internet research, TV/news, etc.]: Internet research

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: The vets have recommended she not be vaccinated again, however state law is mandatory. If in 3 years I can’t get the law to allow exemptions she will not be licensed.

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: VACCINATION

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after the drug/vaccination? Yes she has developed cataracts - could lose her sight.

12: If you question the truth/accuracy of anything your veterinarian told you about your pet's health, etc., you may use this area to "air" your doubts/concerns: No I do not blame our vet . . . I blame the fact that due to all her allergies we weren’t allowed to choose an informed decision.

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1: State your e-mail address: oasisoriginals@comcast.net

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age:

Princess Gingersnap of the Guadalupe River / Dog / Ridgeless Rhodesian

Ridgeback / Spayed Female / 6 years old

( 09-02-99 ) 1st DHLPP by rescue

( 09-08-99 ) RABIES by rescue's Vet DURING SPAY !.( adopted me on

99 at 6 months of age )
( 09-13-99 ) 1st LYMES , CORONA, BORDATELLA - By my trusted Vet. ~~~I did request TITER's but was talked out of it !.

ALSO was put on Heartgard Plus for a 100# dog BEFORE any results from blood draw. ( vet did not have a smaller dose )

( 09-21-99 ) Final DA2PL & PARVO

( 10-05-99 ) Booster for LYMES, CORONA, BORDATELLA

( 11-10-99 ) Heartworm test.

( 10-2000 ) LAST and FINAL RABIES ever. ( by Holistic Vet with counteracting Nosode to the vaccine ingredients afterwards )

( 03-2002 ) Gave in and tried Pred for her scratching. She had very violent gastric reactions on only 1/2 pill.

4: The approximate date of the event: see above

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug/vaccination [i.e., www.srdogs.com, group list, friend, Internet research, TV/news, etc.]:

Catherine O'Driscoll's " What Vets Don't Tell You About Vaccines " ( about a year after the damage was done )

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects:

NO ( I did try to fight it but I was still under control of my Conventional Vet ).

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: Puppy Well Pet Visit. Last time she was healthy.

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after taking this drug?

She has struggled ever since. She does not lead a normal life. She is hyper-sensitive to almost everything. Suffers from major allergies. She is limited on what she can eat and do. MY LIFE HAS CHANGED ALSO. I can not work out of the house, she needs constant watching or else she will chew and scratch herself bloody.

12: If you question the truth/accuracy of anything your veterinarian told you about your pet's health, etc., you may use this area to "air" your doubts/concerns:

I have been to over SEVEN different " Veterinarians " with Ginger's problems in a six year period, so far...

My Conventional Vet is the one that gave her way to many vaccines. She was not well after the first shot and it should have stopped there. He prescribed Heartgard Plus the first day she came in to see him, without taking any blood for a test AND the dose was for a 100 # dog, gingers weight was 41 lbs. Inside her ears were packed with brown/black crud, when she was brought in for her puppy check up he failed to look in them. I questioned what he thought of her ears and he said they looked fine. Took me over two years to clean them out. She bit the tech that was taking out her spay sutures so I was told she needed to be muzzled when she was there from then on. He is also the vet that put her on her first elimination diet for her allergies ( she lost five pounds and never stopped scratching ). She was on three different kinds of antibiotics within six months for separate issues. Two different antihistamines. He wanted to put her on prozac for dogs, he said he thought it was more emotional than environmental. He is also the Dr. that did the skin scrapings, found yeast and bacteria but never said anything on how to treat it. ( good thing, it probably would have been a toxin ) He did the Heska Allergy tests on her and came up with a long list of allergens and wanted to start desensitization shots, never took into consideration the condition of her immune system or how stressed she has become from the scratching.

Then I found my Holistic Vet who started turning things around. He did administer her first Rabies booster ( by law ) and did follow up with a nosode to counteract the vaccine. Had me change her food to all organic home cooked and started supplementing with herbs but nothing helped. He put her on Pred but she had a violent gastric reaction to 1/2 pill. He even tried an epilepsy medication because when she has a scratching fit nobody can stop her, she is very intense and goes for blood, that just knocked her out, she could not walk. When it came time for her three years Rabies booster, I said no and he said he could not write a waiver so I went searching for another Vet.

In the meantime, I was sucked into the spell of a Holistic/Homeopathic Quack that deals with healing animals long distance ( only after she rips you off for around $500.00 in healing crystal symbols, computer generated homeopathic sugar pills, photo readings, and blue/green shelf liners. ( I caught on early and got all my money back ) Although she did tell me that since I decided not to go with her, my dog would only suffer and die.

My next experience was to do a CBC on Ginger to see if something comes up. I brought her into my Conventional Vet ( Holistic Vet does not do blood work ) For the blood draw and serum prep. I wanted to mail the blood and have the test done by a Dr. that deals in Thyroid Issues in Canines. I asked all three Doctors if Ginger should be fasted before the draw and each one said is was not necessary. The Thyroid was normal but the other numbers came back way off the chart. The Blood specialist said we should check for Addisons/Cushings so we did another test which came back normal. Another complete blood test was done 6 weeks later ( again not fasting ) the numbers that were high on the first one were in normal range but there were other reading that were off. All without fasting, all a waste of Ginger's time. ( because that IS all that matters here )

I went on to find a Dr. that would give me a waiver for her Rabies booster and found a Traditional Chinese Medicine Vet that worked out of her home. She sent me off with some TCM herbs and an over the counter " human grade " super-pro-biotic. Within a week Ginger was in full blown hives, the super-pro-biotic was first prescribed at to high of a dose and way to strong for her system. She developed a major hive on her eyelid and when I called with my concerns I was told that maybe I should take her into a vet...?

I started working with a " true " homeopath, long distance again. The only thing that has come out of that experience, besides a lot of learning is now Ginger suffers from a major yeast infection all over, inside and out. But now I can deal with the hives via homeopathy. Good vibes here.

I also called into my home a N.A.E.T Practitioner. I have been told that this method has worked on dogs with allergies and being the good dog mommy I am I had to give it a go. I had her come to my house two times, both sessions were over $300.00 in charges. She was very awkward, very invasive of Ginger's space and really did not do anything but take my checks. Never sent me any information on what transpired, just held little vials of something and snapped her fingers while holding/grabbing my dog. She sent me to a communicator that told me I need to give Ginger away because I was the reason she was scratching and as long as Ginger was with me she would never get better.

I still have hope that someday Ginger will be able to run and play without scratching but right now I am broke, so is my trust in the Veterinary department.

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1: State your e-mail address: mrpuppy@gmail.com

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Galileo - American Eskimo Dog - Male (N) - ~5.5 at time of incident.

3: What 'drug' [or vaccination] your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, Deramaxx, puppy shots, rabies, etc.] that resulted in a possible/suspected ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name: Rimadyl/Pfizer (7 day free trial!) and/or Metacam/Merial (2 injections)... both NSAIDs

4: The approximate date of the event: Last week of November 2004, ongoing to present (2-25-05)

5: The adverse reaction[s] YOU observed and/or became aware of [nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, inability to walk, gastric ulceration, liver failure, kidney damage, death, lethargy, aggression, etc.] - please list ALL known and/or suspected symptoms/conditions:
Vomiting, even more lethargic than originally, jaundice, and white gums, overall weakness & depression. Was eventually diagnosed with AIHA and needed a blood transfusion (pcv was 14), liver values were more abnormal than on the blood work done before the meds.

6: What State, Country or Province this occurred in: St. Petersburg, FL

7: Whether or not your veterinarian informed you of the
potential/possible risks/side effects BEFORE dispensing the named drug/vaccination, stating whether such information was provided verbally and/or in written form: Not for either of these medications. Only that the rimadyl should bring down the fever as would similar meds in a human. At the time I didn't know what the Metacam even was. With other medications I was given clear information about potential side effects (ie. prednisone.)

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug/vaccination [i.e., www.srdogs.com, group list, friend, Internet research, TV/news, etc.]: Internet research led me to srdogs.com and the doghealth2 elist.

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the
drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: The initial situation was dire (fever over 106 that wouldn't 'break'), so I don't know. I most likely would have asked about other meds with less harmful side effects... but then I vividly remember those 'look how happy my dog is' commercials that used to be on. Rimadyl is one of the few vet. meds I had ever heard of...

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: extremely high fever and lethargy

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after taking this drug?
After the blood transfusion, Galileo has been on meds to suppress his immune system. He had an opposite reaction to prednisone (it decreased his rbc) which perplexed the vets, and has been on cyclosporine since. The fact that his immune system is currently suppressed limits things in his life. I am afraid to take him around other animals, and to even brush his teeth for fear of infection. He has been having occasional bladder infections (he still has an e-collar on from a wound left after the transfusion.)

He will never have a vaccination again, because of the nature of AIHA. We are just hoping that when his cyclosporine is decreased soon, his immune system will not continue to attack his red blood cells. This will determine how long he needs to stay on this med (which costs over
200 a month and carries some potential serious side effects as well),....

His liver values have returned to normal, thankfully (he has been on Denosyl (SAMe) since the incident.) Galileo has been a trooper through this all, that's what keeps me going!

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1: State your e-mail address: jleckardt@earthlink.net

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Sedona/Maltese Dog/Female/2 1/2 years

4: The approximate date of the event: October, 2004

I did not have a necropsy performed on my Sedona. She had a c-section, was given Metacam for pain, and she died in my arms four hours later. She never really seemed to recover from the anesthesia and was panting heavily. I called my Vet and explained what she was doing. He advised me to give her Cal-Pho-Sol because he thought she was going into eclampsia, even though she was not nursing.

6: What State, Country or Province this occurred in: Florida, USA

8: Where you learned about the potential/possible risks/side effects of the drug/vaccination [i.e., www.srdogs.com, group list, friend, Internet research, TV/news, etc.]: Romi's Website

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: NEVER!! The love of my life died in my arms.

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: C-Section

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after the drug/vaccination? She died.

12: If you question the truth/accuracy of anything your veterinarian told you about your pet's health, etc., you may use this area to "air" your doubts/concerns: I believe that the Vets should give disclosures on all vaccinations, drugs, x-rays, etc so that we can make informed decisions, rather than blindly trust the Vet.

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My dearest Sedona, if my tears and the pieces of my shattered heart could build a lane to the Rainbow Bridge, I would cross it and bring you back home again.

Jodi Eckardt
Luvsong Maltese and Yorkies
Web Site: http://malteseandyorkies.homestead.com/luvsong.html

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1: State your e-mail address: xandert@cableone.net

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Annie, dog, border collie/GSD cross, spayed female, 7 yrs this past December (2004)

4: The approximate date of the event: March 1999 & March 2002

6: What State, Country or Provence this occurred in: Cochise County, Arizona

9: State whether or not you would still have allowed the drug/vaccination to be given to your pet had you KNOWN of the potential/possible risks/side effects: State law does not allow for exemptions, even for medical reasons, in Arizona. If I had known the March 2002 vaccination would spur seizures, I would have tried to find some way out of it.

10: The original reason you took your pet to the veterinarian [toenail clipping, vaccinations, injury, any symptoms]: Annual physical and vaccination.

11: How was your pet's health/life affected after the drug/vaccination? Permanent focal seizures which may eventually become full blown grand mal seizures. The seizures have affected her tolerance for frustration, her focus, her short-term and long-term memory, and her behavior in a BIG way.

12: If you question the truth/accuracy of anything your veterinarian told you about your pet's health, etc., you may use this area to "air" your doubts/concerns: I haven't talked to my previous vet about Annie's health problems. I quit taking my pets to that clinic after everything we went through with Xander. (Xander is listed as #65)

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1: State your e-mail address: xandert@cableone.net

2: Pet's name/species/breed/sex/age: Ashlee Renee, dog, German Shepherd Dog, spayed female, deceased (Sept. 21, 1998)

3: What 'drug' [or vaccination] your pet was given [Rimadyl, ProHeart6, Deramaxx, puppy shots, rabies, etc.] that resulted in a possible/suspected ADE [adverse drug reaction], and if known, the drug manufacturer name: Oh, where to begin..... I'll list the vaccinations and medications line by line and add the dates they were given next to them. (On Ashlee's page of my website, I have everything listed chronologically.)

VACCINATIONS:
Fort Dodge (Wyeth), Duramune DA2PP-CVK (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvovirus, coronavirus) - 11/08/96, 12/06/96, 01/03/97, 02/05/97
SmithKline, Defensor (1 yr rabies vacc) - 12/06/96

SmithKline, Defensor (3 yr rabies vacc) - 02/19/98

DRUGS - TOPICAL, ORAL & INJECTIBLE:

Antisedan - 02/19/98

Strongid T - 10/26/96 (deworming - no fecal test done)

Mitaban dips - 02/12/97, 02/28/97, 03/10/97, 06/02/97, 07/30/97, 08/06/97, 08/13/97, 08/20/97, 08/27/97, 01/14/98, 02/25/98