NSAIDs Brochure Developed

FDA Veterinarian Newsletter 2006 Volume XXI, No V

As mentioned elsewhere in this issue, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), will make available a brochure about the use of veterinary non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) entitled, “Treating Pain in Your Dog.” Included in the brochure is a description of NSAIDs, as well as answers to the following questions:

• "What should you discuss with your veterinarian?"
• "What should you know before giving your dog an NSAID?"
• "What side effects should you watch for?" and
• "What do I do if a side effect is suspected?"

The brochure is available on CVM’s Web site or by writing to FDA at:

Communications Staff/NSAIDs -Brochure
FDA/Center for Veterinary Medicine
7519 Standish Place, HFV-12
Rockville, MD, 20855
Ph: 240-276-9300