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Pet Forum / Miscellaneous / Animal Health / September 2006Non-prescription pain relief
I have two female Boxers (sisters) who are 8+ years old. In the morning when they first stand up, they are in obvious discomfort and walk gingerly for the first few minutes - something I would attribute to old age and beginning arthritis. After they have stretched and "warmed up", they are fine. I am wondering if there are any over-the-counter pain medications which are suitable for dogs experiencing mild, but chronic pain. Thanks... You really need to run this by your vet. They can tell you what otc meds they can take and the proper dosages. Celeste > I have two female Boxers (sisters) who are 8+ years old. In the > morning when they first stand up, they are in obvious discomfort and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Newsgroups > ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- >You really need to run this by your vet. They can tell you what otc meds >they can take and the proper dosages. > >Celeste Of course, but every problem does not warrant a trip to the vet. I was simply looking for others to share their experiences with non-prescription athritic pain management in older dogs as a starting point. >> I have two female Boxers (sisters) who are 8+ years old. In the >> morning when they first stand up, they are in obvious discomfort and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> Newsgroups >> ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- I know what OTC meds I can use with my dogs and the doses but just because it's appropriate for my dogs doesn't mean that it is for yours. That's why I said a call to the vet is in order. Self medicating when you don't know what is appropriate the proper doses could have dreadful results. Although well meaning you could cause more harm than good. Celeste >>You really need to run this by your vet. They can tell you what otc meds >>they can take and the proper dosages. [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption > =---- >I know what OTC meds I can use with my dogs and the doses but just because >it's appropriate for my dogs doesn't mean that it is for yours. That's why [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >could have dreadful results. Although well meaning you could cause more >harm than good. Of course, that's why I'm doing the research. People come to this group to ask questions and to get and share information, do they not? I think it's a bit presumptious to tell a person they need to see their vet for essentially a vitamin supplement. By the way, I'm not adverse to seeing my vet, and have done routinely over the last 8 years caring for two dogs and spending a small fortune along the way. >>>You really need to run this by your vet. They can tell you what otc meds >>>they can take and the proper dosages. [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] >> ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption >> =---- I am wondering if there are any > over-the-counter pain medications which are suitable for dogs > experiencing mild, but chronic pain. Thanks... ...do you give any joint supplements - fish oil, glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM? buglady take out the dog before replying >I am wondering if there are any >> over-the-counter pain medications which are suitable for dogs [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >buglady >take out the dog before replying I have not tried any of the supplements you mention. I actually take a daily fish oil and glucosamine pill myself, so I already have them at hand and will give them a try. I also found this article on the web which describes many pain relievers and their effects on dogs and cats. I was surprised to learn that many pain relievers I thought would be safe for dogs are not, and many pain relievers I would not have considered are recommended. I have a family member who takes Mobic and Tramadol for an arthritic back so I have access to those medicines. http://www.2ndchance.info/pain.htm > I also found this article on the web which describes many pain > relievers and their effects on dogs and cats. I > have a family member who takes Mobic and Tramadol for an arthritic > back so I have access to those medicines. http://www.2ndchance.info/pain.htm ...........You may have access to these drugs, but I wouldn't administer them without a vet's sayso. All dogs are different in how they respond and you need to know the warning signals for possible problems. I don't happen to agree with this guy on his opinions of glucosamine or fish oil. This website may be helpful in administering the nutraceuticals. www.dogaware.com There are also further articles on pain and pain meds. buglady take out the dog before replying > I have two female Boxers (sisters) who are 8+ years old. In the > morning when they first stand up, they are in obvious discomfort and [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > over-the-counter pain medications which are suitable for dogs > experiencing mild, but chronic pain. Thanks... A little late with a response, but I have used this product with good results. I purchased it at Whole Foods Market. http://www.arknaturals.com/products/index.cfm?fuseaction=DisplayProductPage&Prod uct_ID=14 Regards >> I have two female Boxers (sisters) who are 8+ years old. In the >> morning when they first stand up, they are in obvious discomfort and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >Regards Thanks for your response. I'm going to give it a try. |
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