Pain Killers

[pollyanna]

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Twiggy seems to have arthritis in her back legs (she's 12) and i got novo- (or noro)something from the vet which seemed to help, but at £50 a month, I can't afford it indefinitely so I was wondering if there is anything I can buy over the counter to give her when she seems to be in pain.

Next time I'm at Pets at Home, I'll get glucosamine and keep her on that, but wanted an occasional painkiller for when I can see her leg is bothering her (especially if it is cold or wet. Any ideas welcome -conventional or homeopathic, please. :blink:

 

[FeeFee]

Could you not get a bottle of Metacam (general painkiller/anti-inflamatory) from the vet and just use it when needed?

I'd be worried about using human painkillers on dogs. I know paracetemol is very dangerous to dogs. I think junior asparin can be used in some circumstances, but it can have side effects so I'd only use it with vet approval.

I use a glucosamine supplement for Molly's arthritis, which has helped her a great deal. Green lipped mussel is also very good, but they are both longer term treatments that help keep joints more flexible rather than giving immediate pain relief.

Good luck - it's so distressing to see dogs suffering with arthritis, I hope you are able to find something that will help. :luck:

 

[alfyn]

It's worth trying Dodson & horrells Mobility,or their devils claw,i've seen excellent results from these products :thumbsup:

Here's the link....

http://www.dodsonandhorrell.com/index.phtm...t-details&id=22

 

[finnbob]

i used to use vetzyme flexi joint tablets you can get them from most pet shops and youm can also get them in a high strengh the other thing would be to try a bioflow magnetic collar i have used it on 2 collies and it defenatly works also i have used the bioflow horse boots on my horses and i have been over the moon with the results.

good look :luck:

 

[FeeFee]

i used to use vetzyme flexi joint tablets you can get them from most pet shops and youm can also get them in a high strengh the other thing would be to try a bioflow magnetic collar i have used it on 2 collies and it defenatly works also i have used the bioflow horse boots on my horses and i have been over the moon with the results.good look :luck:

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Forgot to mention the Bioflow collar! I was very skeptical about them but I got one for Molly on the basis that at least it couldn't do any harm, and I'm convinced it has helped her a lot. Definitely worth a try.

 

[Trish]

weve just got our 10 year old lurcher a magnetic pet necklace and she is a lot better than what she was,so no medication for her for now :thumbsup: www.forbescopper.com/

 

[TC]

i used to use vetzyme flexi joint tablets you can get them from most pet shops and youm can also get them in a high strengh the other thing would be to try a bioflow magnetic collar i have used it on 2 collies and it defenatly works also i have used the bioflow horse boots on my horses and i have been over the moon with the results.good look :luck:

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Forgot to mention the Bioflow collar! I was very skeptical about them but I got one for Molly on the basis that at least it couldn't do any harm, and I'm convinced it has helped her a lot. Definitely worth a try.

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Rae on here is a bioflow rep, I have bought from her and these collars are excellent :thumbsup:

 

[dessie]

Twiggy seems to have arthritis in her back legs (she's 12) and i got novo- (or noro)something from the vet which seemed to help, but  at £50 a month, I can't afford it indefinitely so I was wondering if there is anything I can buy over the counter to give her when she seems to be in pain.Next time I'm at Pets at Home, I'll get glucosamine and keep her on that, but wanted an occasional painkiller for when I can see her leg is bothering her (especially if it is cold or wet.  Any ideas welcome -conventional or homeopathic, please.  :blink:

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You could always get a prescription from your Vet and buy from either Hyperdrug or Vetmedic at a fraction of what it would cost from the Vet. You can use aspirin on dogs but I would not recommend it long term but whatever you do DO NOT give dogs Ibuprofen which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory as it is toxic to them. The dog equivalent is Rimadyl which is a POM, Metacam is just the liquid form so if you are going to keep it to use on an as & when basis I would keep tablets rather than liquid because, once opened, it will only have a certain shelf life.

 

[avon]

Sorry to hear Twiggy is poorly Sid sends lots of :wub: :wub: :wub: . He managed to get cut up again in the forest this morning - ear and eye - what am I going to do with him (w00t) . Have you tried a heat pad on Twiggy - might help.

 

[pollyanna]

Thanks everyone. Will contact rae re bioflow collar -hadn't thought of that one. Will also check out other websites.

Chris (Avon) - Don't think Twiggy stays in one place long enough for a heat pad (I have one I use sometimes) but I'll try putting it in her bed tonight and maybe she'll stay there instead of coming in with me.

She is the hottest dog I ever knew and when she and Polly are both in with me (single bed) I usually retreat to the spare room and have been known, when walking is too painful, to just roll out and sleep in dogs' beds pushed together (w00t) !!

Will lokk in Pets at Home tomorrow too and see what they've got.

 

[pollyanna]

Sorry to hear Twiggy is poorly Sid sends lots of  :wub:   :wub:   :wub: .  He managed to get cut up again in the forest this morning - ear and eye - what am I going to do with him  (w00t) .  Have you tried a heat pad on Twiggy - might help.

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Sid must be the most accident-prone dog in England!! Hope he isn't too badly hurt this time. You'll have to take him to get his eyes tested!!

Twiggy says thank-you to Sid for his love and sends him a big lick back.

 

[stormydog]

well i asked at my vet today and he said he wouldnt advise anything that wasnt "vet prescribed", ive some rimadyl home for STORM. i see thats what everyone here is recommending..go with it.

j :thumbsup: hn

 

[Kirawan]

I have a little whippet who seems to have arthritis. Metacam is prescribed for her... but I am unhappy about prolonged use of non steroidal anti inflammatories.

The bottle of Metacam, once opened... will last for 3 months.

I have been researching over the past few weeks and have come up with the following. which I think sounds worthwhile.

Canine Inflamex = This can be used in conjunction with Cortaflex, which I have known to work with elderly dogs in the past.

Once I have managed to reduce the Metacam and there is less lameness, I am hoping that the canine inflamex and the cortaflex can take over.

I have started both of them today.

http://www.greyhoundmegastore.com/results....=&Submit=Search

The bioflow collars have quite a good press, but I have also read that they can cause headaches in people (not saying they WILL) - but that is enough to put me off using them.

I once used a copper necklace thing for an oldie whippet and did not notice any particular difference, except it rather spoilt her coat.

Nonetheless, we each have to go by what we find works. None of this is an exact science and what works for one person/dog, might not work for another.

Good luck....

 

[kita]

Rimadyl and Metacam can both have side effects that I think people should be aware of.

This link shows the worst side effect:

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Animals-and...tion339402.html

Both drugs are NSAID's and have had similar effects in people.

I know they have helped lots of dogs and not all dogs have side effects but I just think people should be aware and that dogs should have blood tests before being given these drugs. When your dog is the one that has serious side effects like these two people, it is devastating. I would rather my dog was a bit stiff than he died in such a terrible way.

 

[Kirawan]

Absolutely right.... NSAIDs DO have side effects, and they can be fatal.

I used to work as a veterinary nurse and am very welll aware of the problems that can be caused.

I also know that there is a time and a place to use these drugs with caution.

By that, I mean be totally aware of what to look for and be prepared to stop immediately if any side effects are seen. I always watch my dogs like hawks anyway.

I would never, under any circumstances use Rimadyl - but that is my choice, and is because of effects I have actually seen in dogs.

You are right though.... everyone should be aware that ALL drugs can have side effects.

 

[Rae]

A vet told me I could give them infant calpol if I got caught out.

Re the bioflow collar - if you dont think it helps you get 85% of your money back.