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by KATS on 17 May 2009 - 16:05
My puppy was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 5 1/2 months, she is now 9 months now so I put her on the Missing link Plus for dogs, she has been on it for 4 months now and it has helped her considerably with movement and also (pain to a degree) she is also on Metacam when she needs it. She will have hip surgery later on next year to be free of pain, but for now is is doing ok. She is very high drive and very head strong with no pain tolerance. Would like feed back on this for I will do any thing for this dog. She looks like her dad (Albert)
Thank-you
Kat
Thank-you
Kat
by SitasMom on 17 May 2009 - 16:05
i use smartpack's smartflex repair for hosese 1/8 tsp twice a day, some fish oil jels every day and when its bad, i use a one baby asprin every other day. baby asprin shouldn't be given more then that it thins the blood too much.
my old aussie is running up and down the stairs again. She is jumping up on a 3' concrete deck, something she has not been willing to do in many years.
as you already know the vet can give you stronger pain meds and better management systems. some people use remadril (sp) and it seems to work well.
my old aussie is running up and down the stairs again. She is jumping up on a 3' concrete deck, something she has not been willing to do in many years.
as you already know the vet can give you stronger pain meds and better management systems. some people use remadril (sp) and it seems to work well.
by LynOD on 17 May 2009 - 21:05
I use Rimadyl with my older girl with Tramadol (pain med) With a pup I would only use Rimadyl short term not on a regular basis. The tramadol is great for pain with little side effects.
I also supplement daily with Next Level (glucosimine/ MSM shark cartilidge etc..) It is made for horses but can be used in dogs. I have had good success with this product.
You don't want her to suffer with pain but also if she feels too good she will probably over due so you will to keep an eye that she doesn't.
Good Luck
Lyn
3 GSDS
I also supplement daily with Next Level (glucosimine/ MSM shark cartilidge etc..) It is made for horses but can be used in dogs. I have had good success with this product.
You don't want her to suffer with pain but also if she feels too good she will probably over due so you will to keep an eye that she doesn't.
Good Luck
Lyn
3 GSDS
by yellowrose of Texas on 17 May 2009 - 21:05
Rimadryl destro0ys the liver
by LynOD on 18 May 2009 - 16:05
Rimadyl can cause liver problems. It can be a side effect of this medication, however my girl had no choice due to bad hips and elbows but to go on it at the age of 7, she is now 121/2 and her bloodwork including liver function is just fine, so I guess you have to weigh the pros and cons of any drug. I would not use it long term on a young dog and some dogs do not tolerate it at all, I was lucky my girl did it has improved her quality of life dramatically.
by K9 Solutions Center on 18 May 2009 - 18:05
I have a Malinois that has been on Rimadyl for 5 years now, and I have liver functions checked every 6 months, with no effect at all. Has anyone actually proved that it is the cause of the liver problems? I would think that after 5 years I would have seen something.
by DebiSue on 19 May 2009 - 02:05
The liver filters the blood and any drug can cause liver problems at just about any given time. Some more than others so it all depends on how much, of how many different drugs given over how long a period of time. It's a crapshoot. You do what you can, talk to your Vet and go for the liver friendliest choice that will offer relief. Sometimes it's best to let the dog feel some pain because he will then self limit whereas if he feels no pain he will over exert and end up in worse shape. Have his liver functions tested regularly and good luck. It will be tough keeping a young dog quiet regardless.
by Kelly M Shaw on 19 May 2009 - 13:05
I use Perna or known as Sea Mussel for my old girl. I also recommended this to someone that had to get the hip surgery on their GSD and they told me it's done wonders for her as well. The cheapest place I have found the sea mussel at is www.vitacost.com and when you do the search type in sea mussel. I get the sea mussel plus for my girl and she is doing very good on it. It is also good for people as well :-)
Kel
www.boeselagerkennel.com
Kel
www.boeselagerkennel.com
by malshep on 19 May 2009 - 14:05
Hi Kat, when a dog will not tolerate carprofen, the use of meloxicam is issued, if the dog still is not doing well with pain management we go to tramadol ( this is a human med). I hope this helps.
Always,
Cee
Always,
Cee
by spernagsds on 20 May 2009 - 23:05
Could you please tell me the dosage for tramadol? I have tried other products with vet recommendation and have had little luck... Next stop, Missing link Plus. He is 80 lbs.. he drags the lower portion of his feet causing calluses on top.
Shannan
Shannan
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