Would you give your dog Rimadyl?

In researching the NSAIDS Rimadyl for back pain in my 6 year old Lhasa Apso I was shocked to find many dog owners claiming that this pain killer actually killed their pet. According to The Senior Dogs Project Website, approximately 70% of the Rimadyl-associated adverse drug event reports received by Pfizer Animal Health have been in older dogs (over 8 years of age.
When I think about some of the drugs big pharma has put on the market for human consumption I can only imagine what they would be willing to pump into our pets. The difficult part when dealing with dogs is that we can't ask them how they feel. It's like a baby who can't speak. We've just got to do the best we can. Which means doing some research on what your vet is prescribing for your fur-baby. I ultimately chose not to give my little guy Rimadyl after the first dose or two.