Meloxicam for arthritis in dogs?
Does anyone have experience with this drug to share? Our 13 yr old mixed rescue is struggling with the effects of bad hips and knees. Occasionally have given OTC or Rimadyl but we've resisted putting ...
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Meloxicam has a myriad of serious problems in people. IMHO I would not use it. And like doc said you'd have to have it compounded.
I have a 15 year old with 2 degenerative disks. He was in a lot of pain especially in the 'morning' We tried Rymidal and it did absolutely nothing for him nada.
A last ditch effort my vet prescribed Previcox. All I can say is that for my dog it saved his life.
That and getting rid of the donut bed he used to sleep in which when they curl up all night in the morning these old timerd look like the letter C and are in great pain from sleeping curled up all night which exasperated his condition. Who knew? :S
After the initial dose every day to get him back on track AND only sleeping on flat beds. He was then given one dose ONCE a week. To help him maintain and feel good.
Now he only gets it when the need arises. AND it works within hours on one dose no waiting weeks for it to build up in the system. They feel the relief right away.
Ask you vet about Previcox and if it's right for YOUR dog.
It is in the nsaid. My 15 year is 'very' sensitive to drugs and he has absolutely no side effects from this med.
In fact I am sometimes reluctant to give him one because I know I will be in for a long day of him running around like crazy afterwards! :C
I just am amazed how well it works and why it is not offered more often to the seniors when they are in need.
I have a 15 year old with 2 degenerative disks. He was in a lot of pain especially in the 'morning' We tried Rymidal and it did absolutely nothing for him nada.
A last ditch effort my vet prescribed Previcox. All I can say is that for my dog it saved his life.
That and getting rid of the donut bed he used to sleep in which when they curl up all night in the morning these old timerd look like the letter C and are in great pain from sleeping curled up all night which exasperated his condition. Who knew? :S
After the initial dose every day to get him back on track AND only sleeping on flat beds. He was then given one dose ONCE a week. To help him maintain and feel good.
Now he only gets it when the need arises. AND it works within hours on one dose no waiting weeks for it to build up in the system. They feel the relief right away.
Ask you vet about Previcox and if it's right for YOUR dog.
It is in the nsaid. My 15 year is 'very' sensitive to drugs and he has absolutely no side effects from this med.
In fact I am sometimes reluctant to give him one because I know I will be in for a long day of him running around like crazy afterwards! :C
I just am amazed how well it works and why it is not offered more often to the seniors when they are in need.
