Arthtitic Lab

[SB]

I’ve got an 11 yr old arthritic male lab. I’ve been certain for a while he had arthritis, and the vet confirmed it last Friday. I purchased a 10 day supply of Remydyl. I could tell it made it feel better, but at $2.00/pill, it will get expensive.

Any good places to buy Rimadyl?

Any other good meds?

The vet was pushing a dog food that is supposed to stimulate growth of new cartilage. Anybody have any experience with it?

Thanks!

[Don Miller]

There is a medicine called bute, which is short for a some long medical word. Years ago, people with server arthritus would go to Mexico for treatments that they couldn't get in the US. The medicine given to the patients was bute. If taken for a long time it can cause other health problems. Another drug given by vets for arthritus is cosiquin(sp?) I don't know much about it. You are right, the Rimadyl is expensive but it works. My old lab Jack was on it for the last 3 years of his life. He was active until his last few days life when he died at 13 years. It certainly gave him an extra 2 year of quality life.

[Chocolate Seal]

Just give him Ibuprofen it will work the same, give about 800 mg of it and you will see a differece, long term use of rimydyl will damage the dogs liver

Will John

[DavidR]

Do NOT give your dog Ibuprofen it will cause liver damage. You could try aspirin but in the long run the Rimadyl is your best bet. Expensive but well worth it.

[kaustin]

I believe Smith and Foster (or something like that) had it for around $1 / pill. I'll try to find my magazine and post later.

[Chocolate Seal]

Asprin is Ibuprofen

[SB]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I did a little searching on the net last night for Remydyl prices and found where it could be purchased for just less than $1.00/pill before shipping costs. That is a lot better. It said I must have a prescription from the vet though. Anybody ever had a problem getting a prescription from their vet when you will be cutting them out of making a dollar?

My vet only charged me $281.00 to tell me my dog was healthy and had arthritis There has to be a lot more money in being a vet than a medical doctor!

I'll have to look up Smith and Foster online. I would feel better doing buisiness with them than an some internet only company unless someone has a recommendation.

Thanks again!

[kaustin]

Here's the link
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/p ... CatId=1454

[kaustin]

Asprin is Ibuprofen

You are kidding, right? There is a BIG difference in the two.

[smwrsth]

"Asprin is Ibuprofen"

Come on now, I sure hope you are kidding.

[teul2]

Asprin is Ibuprofen

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory agent is chemically, 2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic acid.



MOTRIN tablets contain the active ingredient ibuprofen, which is (±) - 2 - (p - isobutylphenyl) propionic acid.


Not the same.

[JimAire]

Glucosimine Plus MSM Forte. Also for dogs with arthritis or that may have it in the future, also give them Hyaluronic Acid(HA). These supplements can be purchased from Doc E's at this web address.
http://www.docsdognutriceuticals.iwarp.com/