Treatment for Mild Dog Arthritis?
Question by Libertarians 4 real choice: Treatment for mild dog arthritis?
After ruling out other possible problems with extensive blood work and a physical, my vet thinks that the most likely cause for by 9-yr-old Boston Terrier’s irritability and loss of interest in play is mild inflammation of his joints. She prescribed a few ml of a drug called Metacam, which she described as being “like Motrin for dogs.” The drug has helped him a lot, but it’s $ 25 for a tiny bottle (30 day supply). I’m wondering if there is a less expensive, effective treatement, or a source for vet drugs that’s not so prohibitive. (I’m already giving him glucosamine and chondroitin supplements)
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Answer by lolipoplili
There are less expensive drugs you can use. Apsirin and prednisone being the most inexpensive. They both can have potential side effects, but if they do occur they usually go away when treatment is stopped. There are other drugs as well but the cost may be more than asprin or pred. Ask you vet about dosing for these drugs and a cost comparasin for the pred, the aspirin is obviously over the counter so you can check that out yourself after you have a dose.(using an aspirin that is maalox coated is best)
The glucosamine your using? Is it Cosequin? Many OTC brand do not have the affective form in them if they have any of what they say is in them at all.
Another option to look into is acupuncture.
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