Arthritis medications

[louismom]

Louis is 11 and has been on Metacam for about a year. He has started limping badly- vet is thinking about changing to a different medication. Any success stories with anything? We added Cosequin. also.

 

[PugandTwoFrenchies]

We never gave our pug prescription medication for his arthritis, but according to the canine physiotherapist we saw, she recommended Cetyl-M. It works better than regular glucosamine, as its combo with the fatty acids makes it more effective. We were told to give it a good month before we saw any improvement, but it helped out dog a *lot*.

However, in his old age, the arthritis seemed to take over and the Cetyl-M wasn't of much help. Perhaps a new medication plus the supplement would be helpful? Good luck... Poor Louis.

 

[Tgirl]

I know a good many dogs that take Rimadyl for arthritis and do well on it. My Pekignese was on Metacam and Phycox joint supplement and did pretty well.

I have also seen Adequan injections help a number of dogs. They do one a week for a month, then one injection a month.

 

[2bullymama]

Our Bulldog had severe arthritis in her spine and we used Gabapitin with Tramadol and Deramxx (sparingly)

 

[Fosta Mama]

I give Remy monthly Adequan injections for his shoulder arthritis. He also takes Gabapentin for nerve pain.

 

[davidh]

Gabapentin was the drug I was going to suggest. Hope you find something that gives your baby some relief.

 

[louismom]

Thanks for the responses. I'm checking into changing his meds today and will ask about the Adequan injections.