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Arthritis medicine for a hunting dog
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:09 pm
My lab is nearing 6 years old now and she has arthritis in both of her back legs from prior injuries. After a hunt she will totally pack her right rear leg if she moves around, but I try not to make her do much because I know she's sore. Any of you guys have a similar situation or know of anything OTC to give them?
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:11 pm to tigah headache
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:14 pm to NimbleCat
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Cosequin DS Plus
I can vouch for this. Has probably added another 2-3yrs of life to mine. Changed his food too, packed full of glucosamine.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:17 pm to ChandlerB03
my lab is 11.. I changed her to science diet and got her a tempurpedic bed.
Made a lot of difference for her quality of life
Made a lot of difference for her quality of life
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:20 pm to NimbleCat
I like Cosequin DS, and my vet also recommended Chondro Care for our dog that just had ACL surgery. He said arthritis will advance more quickly on her and the Chondro Care will help. It's a liquid.
It works great.
Edit to add link: LINK
Yes, it's for horses, but my vet gave it to us to give to our dog, and it's worked wonders on her ACL surgery, she doesn't limp at all. The whole bottle cost me about $75, and it will last 4 months with her current dosage. Best money I ever spent.
It works great.
Edit to add link: LINK
Yes, it's for horses, but my vet gave it to us to give to our dog, and it's worked wonders on her ACL surgery, she doesn't limp at all. The whole bottle cost me about $75, and it will last 4 months with her current dosage. Best money I ever spent.
This post was edited on 9/19/16 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:34 pm to tigah headache
Mine had elbow dysplasia when she was a pup, so she's a pretty prime candidate for early onset arthritis. She gets lame sometimes, but only after hard training and rarely after hunting. She had surgery on both, but the right one was the worst.
She gets fish oil, Dasuquin, and a joint supplement (Glucosamine, MSM, and Chondroitin) with every meal. The powder is a bit redundant with the Dasuquin, but multiple vets told me that it has enabling ingredients in it to allow her to break down more of the Glucosamine/Chondroitin she gets from the pills. The difference between Dasuquin and Cosequin is that Dasuquin has ASU, which is a lighter version of the same ingredient in Joint Strong according to my vet.
I also fully intend to start her on Adequan...I just haven't decided when. I may load her before this hunting season and start now. Everything I've read and been told is great.
eta: I'd also recommend watching her weight. Lighter pup = lighter on the joints.
She gets fish oil, Dasuquin, and a joint supplement (Glucosamine, MSM, and Chondroitin) with every meal. The powder is a bit redundant with the Dasuquin, but multiple vets told me that it has enabling ingredients in it to allow her to break down more of the Glucosamine/Chondroitin she gets from the pills. The difference between Dasuquin and Cosequin is that Dasuquin has ASU, which is a lighter version of the same ingredient in Joint Strong according to my vet.
I also fully intend to start her on Adequan...I just haven't decided when. I may load her before this hunting season and start now. Everything I've read and been told is great.
eta: I'd also recommend watching her weight. Lighter pup = lighter on the joints.
This post was edited on 9/19/16 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:44 pm to bluemoons
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I'd also recommend watching her weight. Lighter pup = lighter on the joints.
She's 85 pounds now. She was 110 when she broke her left rear leg 3 years ago. The vet got on my arse for letting her get so big, but what it amounted to is I was still living at home with my parents at that time and my mom always kept a full food bowl out for her. After her incident and once I got moved into my own house I started feeding her once a day, in the morning, so that she is regular and maintains a better weight.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:49 pm to tigah headache
It's easier said than done for sure. Especially considering that arthritis is a major hindrance on exercising. Swimming a lot does it for her. She's about 5lbs heavier right now than the weight I like to hunt her, so I really should get on that and stop letting her be so lazy 
. It gets tougher when they're older and they've earned their stripes.
. It gets tougher when they're older and they've earned their stripes.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:31 pm to tigah headache
I would get some mobic if possible from a vet. Should help a good deal.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:35 pm to LEASTBAY
Be careful with Metacam/Mobic, Rimadyl, etc. NSAIDs are great, but they have pretty dangerous side effects if overused. I keep a bottle of Rimadyl handy, and mine gets a pill if she ever comes up lame. I may give her one three times during a hunting season though.
Dasuquin, Adequan, Cosequin, fish oil, weight management, etc. are all forms preventative maintenance as well as relief. NSAIDs should only be used for relief.
Dasuquin, Adequan, Cosequin, fish oil, weight management, etc. are all forms preventative maintenance as well as relief. NSAIDs should only be used for relief.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:40 pm to tigah headache
My lab has had a plat and pin in her hip since she was 8 months (almost 11 years old now) and ive only used aspirin. 2 baby aspirin immediately after any time she has worked too hard and to this day she has never had any issues.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:47 pm to jimjackandjose
How does the dog like the science diet? I changed mine from pro plan to wild blue. I know wild blue has caught some flak over the past couple of years so I'm not opposed to changing it again
Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:19 pm to tigah headache
Rimadyl
Posted on 9/19/16 at 5:41 pm to tigah headache
my dog takes phycox you get 60 (I use 1/2 per day ) for about $40 seems to be working
Posted on 9/19/16 at 6:05 pm to tigah headache
We used Osteo-biflex. It extended our GSPs life 3-4 years. She was a different dog the day after we started her taking pills.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 7:50 pm to Tami Taylor
My lab still has a ton of spring is his step for a ten year old dog. But my dad gives Rimadyl to his German Shepherd and swears by it.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:29 pm to ctowntiger
Standard Process makes an effective supplement called Canine Flex Support.
LINK
You might have to order through a provider. Let me know if you are interested. Even though my 9 year old is not as heavy, it's been effective as he's dealt with arthritis and back pain. Could be helpful to add with any medication options you might choose.
LINK
You might have to order through a provider. Let me know if you are interested. Even though my 9 year old is not as heavy, it's been effective as he's dealt with arthritis and back pain. Could be helpful to add with any medication options you might choose.
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