I assume it’s a prescription?Mine cocker spaniel is nearly 10, and we've had a massive improvement with a course of Cartrophen injections. He doesn't tolerate Metacam very well, so this was an ideal solution. It was around £150 for the 4 week course and it's been worth every penny.
Thanks this is exactly the advice I was after. I’m showing my age because I just assumed nothing could really be done for arthritis and I didn’t want to waste money but also she get’s very stressed going to the vet.Vet nurse here - your vet will 100% be able to help your dog. There are a huge range of options available for arthritic dogs now, from anti-inflammatory pain relief through to monthly antibody injections. I’ve just started my own 11 year old dog on some of them myself!
Everything a vet would prescribe is prescription strength and not over the counter. The only over the counter pain relief you could safely give a dog is paracetamol and that doesn’t have the anti-inflammatory properties to help with arthritis.
As @Former_Antelopee helpfully suggested, you can request written prescriptions for medication if your dog goes onto meds long term
Not had any experience of CBD oil in my own pets but I’ve spoken to plenty of clients who’ve used it and said they can see an improvement. If your dog is noticeably stiff, I’d probably recommend using this alongside medication though
It’s crazy how quickly things have moved forward in recent years - we have so many options available now to keep our OAP pooches comfortable!Thanks this is exactly the advice I was after. I’m showing my age because I just assumed nothing could really be done for arthritis and I didn’t want to waste money but also she get’s very stressed going to the vet.
Will be making her an appointment in the morning
It’s come on leaps and bounds now our four-legged friends are living longer. You’ll probably have to try a multi-modal appproach, we found Librela injections good alongside meds. There are controlled drugs that work (won’t list for obvious reasons) and your vet will probably suggest a combination of treatments. Metacam helped a dog I knew but not good for sensitive tummies. We tried cartrophen but wasn’t showing signs of improvement after three so be prepared for a bit of trial and error. Getting a repeat prescription definitely helps lower costs. Supplements like YuMove and Seraquin are worth including, can get them cheaper on Amazon. If hydrotherapy is an option that’s a nice add-on. Good luck!I've recently noticed my small dog has started getting stiff legs, she is 12. I'm 100% it's age related arthritis.
Is it worth taking her to the vet? Can they do anything with medication? I don't want to spend a fortune at the vet if it won't really help
I've been thinking of giving her CBD oil as I've heard people have great results with that.
Just started my dog on Librela and seem it work wonders in patients at my work! Great advice hereIt’s come on leaps and bounds now our four-legged friends are living longer. You’ll probably have to try a multi-modal appproach, we found Librela injections good alongside meds. There are controlled drugs that work (won’t list for obvious reasons) and your vet will probably suggest a combination of treatments. Metacam helped a dog I knew but not good for sensitive tummies. We tried cartrophen but wasn’t showing signs of improvement after three so be prepared for a bit of trial and error. Getting a repeat prescription definitely helps lower costs. Supplements like YuMove and Seraquin are worth including, can get them cheaper on Amazon. If hydrotherapy is an option that’s a nice add-on. Good luck!
That last bit gave me a giggle.Our vet was amazing when we booked a consult, went through lots of choices and also recommended alternative approaches as well as medication. She also has an older dog which helps, and said that an osteopath has helped her dog alongside medication. They don't recommend Librela there only because they had terrible supply issues with it over Covid I think... so they're old school and recommend Cartrophen. They also suggested hydrotherapy, and also a mix of lead/off lead walking as it encourages a more exaggerated gait when they're on a lead and use different muscles.
Mine's a lot better since we went 6 months ago - in fact I've been cursing his ability to bugger off miles after pheasant scents again!
Hahaha we have the same dog! What breed is she?That last bit gave me a giggle.
Hydrotherapy is a definite no. She hates water plus the one time she fell in the pond she panicked and sank like a brick
Minpin, small and full of character. How bout you?Hahaha we have the same dog! What breed is she?
Arghhhh I love minpins so much! We had one in recently at my work for neutering and I carried him around all day 🥹Minpin, small and full of character. How bout you?
Mr Lolz would love a lurcher bit he doesn’t walk the dogs and I don’t like the coldArghhhh I love minpins so much! We had one in recently at my work for neutering and I carried him around all day 🥹I’ve got a lurcher, he’s a massive wimpy couch potato!
I’m definitely with you on that front! My next dog is going to be a little mini one that doesn’t need epic hikes to sleep at nightMr Lolz would love a lurcher bit he doesn’t walk the dogs and I don’t like the coldSo small and wimpy about the weather for me
@aidil I've chatted with you in the f1 chats, though not so much recently, I'm still too sad about DR.Vet nurse here - your vet will 100% be able to help your dog. There are a huge range of options available for arthritic dogs now, from anti-inflammatory pain relief through to monthly antibody injections. I’ve just started my own 11 year old dog on some of them myself!
Everything a vet would prescribe is prescription strength and not over the counter. The only over the counter pain relief you could safely give a dog is paracetamol and that doesn’t have the anti-inflammatory properties to help with arthritis.
As @Former_Antelopee helpfully suggested, you can request written prescriptions for medication if your dog goes onto meds long term
Not had any experience of CBD oil in my own pets but I’ve spoken to plenty of clients who’ve used it and said they can see an improvement. If your dog is noticeably stiff, I’d probably recommend using this alongside medication though
Agreed there are so many options. Veterinary medicine has changed an incredible amount in the 20 years I've been working.Thanks this is exactly the advice I was after. I’m showing my age because I just assumed nothing could really be done for arthritis and I didn’t want to waste money but also she get’s very stressed going to the vet.
Will be making her an appointment in the morning
omg whaaaaat?! As if we’ve been crossing paths for so long without realising we’re both RVNs!@aidil I've chatted with you in the f1 chats, though not so much recently, I'm still too sad about DR.
I didn't know you were a RVN. I am too!
Absolutelyomg whaaaaat?! As if we’ve been crossing paths for so long without realising we’re both RVNs!Any F1 loving vet nurse is a friend of mine!
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