What do you use for medication?
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What do you use for medication?
My setter is showing signs of sore hips--being slow to jump up into the back seat of the truck so we've started him on Glucosamine. The stuff is suggested for arthritis.
Every vet recommends you give your dog Glucosine/MSM now...the stuff works wonders on dogs. Seen it with my own eyes time and time again.Quote:
Originally Posted by sawbill
If the dog is suffering with the pain, which is hard to tell sometimes because they mask it so well, you might ask about getting him started on Rimadyl (carprofen). Great chewable tablet the dogs like to eat so it's much easier to give than the liquid MetaCam. (and cheaper)
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"Rimadyl is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class and is mainly used as an arthritis medication for dogs, as well as manage pain caused by hip dysplasia"
I use turmeric for myself and my dogs. Works great. I use 1/2 tps. for older dogs.
deb
Glucosamine too, 42$/566gr. 4grams/day for the first month and 2grams after that.
I also keep her on Metacam too for other reason.
Glucosamine /Chondroitin combination 500mg once a day.Good quality dog food usually contain at least 300mg of Glucosamine. The combination especially the Chondroitin aids/helps attract fluid to lubricate and cushion joints. Keep in mind this is a product that rebuilds cartilage naturally and does not mask as a pain killer. Depending on the severity pain/inflamation medication may be needed. In my experience (NOT A VET) the Glucosamine/Chondroitin showed results in a about a 1 to 2 month period and my 9 year old Golden Retriever no longer needed pain meds . He passed away without any hip issues at age 13.
As mentioned previously and also if your dog is a little on the fat side keeping them trim helps .
We have used Cartrophen Vet , It works great.
For Dogs
Cartrophen Vet (100mg sodium pentosan polysulfate / mL) is a leading treatment for arthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease or DJD) and related musculoskeletal disorders which acts on the underlying disease processes that result in pain and lameness.
Cartrophen Vet is a disease modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) and importantly, it helps maintain joint health, including preserving joint cartilage that is damaged by the arthritic process.
With 20% of dogs over one year of age suffering from arthritis (specifically osteoarthritis or OA) this is a common cause of pain and lameness (Hegemann et al., 2002).
With Cartrophen Vet showing effective treatment in over 80% of cases (Francis and Read, 1993; Cullis-Hill and Ghosh, 1994; Bouck et al, 1995; Read et al, 1996; Smith et al 2001) by way of disease modification, Cartrophen Vet represents the logical approach to the treatment of arthritis.
Thanks. Printing off this page. Where do you buy the glucosamine/chondroiten and do you get the Cartrophen Vet from your vet Jaycee?
Costco, Shoppers, Bulkbarn, Walmart are some places that I have purchased Glucosamine/Chondroitin.
Thank you. Good excuse to go to Costco. :)
Joints are not just for humans...
I use BioJoint for my Boxer. https://biologicvet.ca/products/biojoint/ and BioFat https://biologicvet.ca/products/biofats/
Best price I could find in Canada is Costco online only.
Meloxocam tablet, once per day with food. Pain killer and anti inflammatory. Doesn't cost much. Recommended by our vet. Makes a huge difference for an old dog with sore hips, elbows. Someone with OCD will pipe up that it's not good for the kidneys or liver, but you have to weigh the options and do what's best to give the old dog some comfort/quality of life. Our friends have a 7 year old yellow Pig-dog (Labrador) that has joint pain remaining after a dose of lyme disease. The melox once per day has turned him back into an active dog once again, with no pain.
I agree with this whole heartily. An old dog with arthritis needs a NSAID for relief of pain...not drugs that claim to 'aid' in the repair arthritic joints...same as people.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenelon
Is Meloxocam and Metacam the same drug? Old girl ( the dog , not me), is on Metacam the day she works out.
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Originally Posted by MikePal
Rimadyl's still a popular drug in the States, less so in Canada as we have more options to chose from. Rimadyl has had some issues with idiosyncratic adverse drug reactions, a lot of them in Labs, being the most popular and most treated breed in North America. These reactions can result in a fatal inflammatory liver disease, frequently enough that they had to list death as a possible side effect in the product info.
"Rimadyl, like other drugs, may cause some side effects.Serious but rare side effects have been reported in dogs taking NSAIDs, including Rimadyl. Serious side effects can occur with or without warning and in rare situations result in death."
I just renewed my prescription for meloxocam. I share it with my 14 yr old lab. A druggist I really trusted told me it would not hurt him. The price of metacam is ridiculous. The last we got was $179.00.
O kay. Thanks.
Meloxicam is the cheapest now as its available as a generic. Just watch the dose if you're using human tablets. A half tab of the 7.5mg is enough for an 80lb dog. All are meant to be dosed on lean body mass so a lower dose for overweight dogs. Main concern is if there's any pre existing kidney problems this class of drug can make them worse.
Cartrophen Vet , at our vets, via injection and the results are noticeable within a day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharon
Glocosamine/Chondroiten you can buy in tablet form at any Drug or Health food outlet, it on the other has to be taken for at least three months before you see any results, as in humans, it does not always work and in the meantime your pet still suffers with pain.
The Cartrophen Vet isn't cheap but the results are seen quickly and are worth it, our vet often has said , " I wish there was a product like this for us humans "
I myself have tried and been on Glucosamine/Chondroiten previously for over a year and it didn't help one iota, what I found that worked for me and I could feel it's affect within hours, is Turmeric but this should be taken with a pinch of black pepper so your system can absorb it, tastes rather terrible but I find the best way to take it is with a cup of strong tea, [one teaspoon ] it doesn't dissolve so you have to drink it fast as it settles to the bottom.
If you are giving it to your dog, I don't think he will mind the taste if it's mixed with his /her regular food.
How often is the injection given?
Another thumbs up for Glucosamine and MSM - we just switched our older guy (the guy in my avatar, pic is 7 years old) to mature dog dog food (as it has glucosamine) and add in both glucosamine and MSM pills on advice from the vet.
One thing our vet mentioned - there is little testing of the supplements marketed for animals and there can be some quality issues - look for "NN" and a number following it on the label. Here is the explanation for "NN" and what it signifies: "All pet health supplements that are Health Canada approved are listed in the Low Risk Veterinary Health Product Directory (LRVHP) and have a Notification Number (NN). This is similar to the ‘DIN’ number that you will find on your own prescription drugs"
Not all the supplements have a NN number but if you can find some, probably of a better quality. This only applies if they are marketed as pet supplements.
Thanks I wasn't aware of that...good to know !!Quote:
Originally Posted by GRAARG
The injections are given every other week, 4 times. The results lasted well over one year, we did this for a few years till she had gotten very old and passed on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharon
She lived a very active life with those injections.
For the cost, you will have to check with your vet as prices have risen, at the time we used it , it was $25.00 per injection, well worth it in my mind as our dog [lab] did not show any signs of lameness and hunted with me all the time till she died of old age.