Not autism, but need medadvice for my dogHere are a couple of websites that have info you may be interested in. The first one deals specifically with senior dogs, and does have warnings about possilbe side effects of Rimadyl and other drugs of this class. There's also a helpful link on there to the FDA site regarding approved meds for dogs and their dosages and side-effects. The second link answers specifically why chondroitin is needed (for preventing enzymes that cause deterioration of the cartilage of the joints, while the glucosomine helps build the cartilage, apparently. I didn't see much help for my dog on the gluco/cond. unfortunately. He was on the Rimadyl, but only as needed, not a prescribed amount per day over the long haul, since he was on it for about 3 years. That helped lessen the likelihood of adverse effects, according to my vet. When he had a bad day, I would give him one, and very shortly would see a huge improvement. It gave me back my happy, playful doggy. As one of the websites points out, though, it's a good idea to have a blood work-up done before using Rimadyl to be more sure there will be no toxic reaction. Hope this helps. Good luck! http://www.srdogs.com/index.html http://www.glucosamine-arthritis.org/arthritis-pets/glucosam ine-chondroitin-dog-arthritis.html A little more Melaleuca research tonight found another one of their supplements that appears to work kind of like chondroitin. I need to investigate further, but if it all looks good, I think I'll give it a try. Worst case scenario I become a doggy nurse and give shots! Thanks for your help! Sue I hope you won't think this is inappropriate for me to post this. If I am wrong in posting this, I will attempt to remove it. I have an 11-year-old dog, very sweet who had surgery for a torn ACl in November. She was on rimadyl, but was not supposed to be on it long term. Once she got through that course of meds, she was put on glucosomine/chondroitin (3 pills 1x day)and 3 baby aspirin. 1x day. It has not worked for her. She went back last week to rimadyl 1/2 pill, 2x day for 5 days, and then was suppossed to be tapered off, and still taking the g/c (but not the aspirin...reacts with rim.). She improved somewhat with the rim again, but when I began the taper, she started really struggling to walk again. She does have arthritis and the surgery, while helpful to prevent further damage, seems to not have helped her mobility. The next step according to our vet is pure glucosomine injections a couple times a week to start. He would teach me how to do it so I can avoid the office charge everytime. I don't want to do injections. I would prefer to give her pills (she does well taking them). I want to find a supplement that is as pure as you can get. I see things on the Internet, but can't help but wonder if the claims are exagerated, plus some of the sites are sponsored by a company who makes "the best" sup. for dogs. I buy products from Melaeuca, and they have something with glucosomine. I know the regular vitamins work wonders for me, and I'd like to think their gluco product would do the trick for my pooch. But I am also confused by the chondroitin part of things. Is chondroitin really needed? SO, here are my questons: Have you had a dog that needed gluco or gluco/chon, and what did you use with excellent results? Is chon. really necessary? Cheyenne's only problem is the limping and arthritis. I'm not even completely sure she's in pain as she rarely whimpers. I feel if we can get this under control for her, she will have several more years with us. She is soooo good with all my kids. Licked my DD's toes at the shelter which sealed the deal when we adopted her (dd was 6 mos at the time). Allowed my DS w/autism to "feed" her when he shoved kibble under her jowels to get her to eat and allowed him to play with her dog tags on her collar and never snapped when my son helped himself to her kibble (gross, I know). And despite her troubles now, she has rarely snapped at my youngest DS and allows him to pet and "feed" her too. So she's a pretty special dog to all of us and I want to do everything to give her comfort. Thank you for allowing me to post off-theme. Sue Our 13 y/o Shar-Pei has been suffering with Shar-Pei fever for a couple of years now and Rimadyl has been the only thing to help with acute flare ups. We don't give it to her every day (maybe twice a month) and only at half dose, but it does work whe needed. You're welcome, and I hope you find something that helps! I know we love our pets like we love our family...My doggie just passed away last November, and I thought we would all just die, it hurt so badly. I'm thankful that he lived as well as he did for as long as he did (13 yr old collie), and hope yours does too Betty |
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