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March 22nd, 2017, 10:33 PM
#1
Old Dogs with Arthritis
What do you use for medication?
" We are more than our gender, skin color, class, sexuality or age; we are unlimited potential, and can not be defined by one label." quote A. Bartlett
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March 22nd, 2017 10:33 PM
# ADS
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March 22nd, 2017, 11:49 PM
#2
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.
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March 23rd, 2017, 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by
sawbill
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.
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)
"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"
Last edited by MikePal; March 23rd, 2017 at 04:32 AM.
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March 23rd, 2017, 05:20 AM
#4
I use turmeric for myself and my dogs. Works great. I use 1/2 tps. for older dogs.
deb
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March 23rd, 2017, 06:33 AM
#5
Has too much time on their hands
Glucosamine too, 42$/566gr. 4grams/day for the first month and 2grams after that.
I also keep her on Metacam too for other reason.
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March 23rd, 2017, 10:02 AM
#6
Has too much time on their hands
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.
Last edited by yellow dog; March 23rd, 2017 at 01:48 PM.
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March 23rd, 2017, 12:13 PM
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As mentioned previously and also if your dog is a little on the fat side keeping them trim helps .
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March 23rd, 2017, 01:14 PM
#8
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.
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March 23rd, 2017, 01:51 PM
#9
Thanks. Printing off this page. Where do you buy the glucosamine/chondroiten and do you get the Cartrophen Vet from your vet Jaycee?
" We are more than our gender, skin color, class, sexuality or age; we are unlimited potential, and can not be defined by one label." quote A. Bartlett
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March 23rd, 2017, 01:56 PM
#10
Has too much time on their hands
Costco, Shoppers, Bulkbarn, Walmart are some places that I have purchased Glucosamine/Chondroitin.