Is Previcox deadly to new born puppies

Well, I came across your post b/c my mom’s dog just died last night after taking this med for 3- 4days. I read the info that the vet is suppose to give with the meds & it says to tell your vet if dog is pregnant, nursing or plan to breed. The dog also needs to weigh moe than 12.5 lbs…I found a website about a lab that died…here’s the website & what you should do…My mom said she read on the internet that more than 3,000 dogs have died after taking this. My sister lives in another state and said her vet recently told her he does not like to give anti-inflammatory meds or steriods…it is ALWAYS a last resort! Here’s some info for you…

www.k911.biz/Petsafety/DeathByPrevicox_RowdysLastVacation.htm - 43k -

Important: Anyone whose dog has succumbed to Previcox (firocoxib) poisoning, please contact Merial for a case number as soon as possible for future reference. Here is the Merial website which has phone numbers for all geographic locations.

http://www.merial.com/contact_us/index.asp Also, contact your local poison control center and report the drug.