I have a 10yr old Chocolate Labrador. She has Arthritis in her hips. I have been getting METACALM from the vet, but this is costing an absolute fortune! Please don't get me wrong, I adore her, and would pay the earth to make her better! But was wondering if anyone knew of any other remedies/alternatives, that are slightly cheaper! I am at present paying £20 per week.
2007-01-13 12:41:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
HAS been treated by our vet for 19months for the Arthritis.
2007-01-13 12:56:54 · update #1
There is a course of injections they you can get from the vet... 5 injections over 5 weeks, they are expensive but they last through out the cold weather. Saying that I am assuming your in the UK and the weather there is pretty cold (I used to live there til I moved to Aus) so tablet form is probably best..
Ask your vet for advise, dont just give your dog any old medication reccomended on here... We are not vets
Good luck
2007-01-13 12:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving her a full adult dose of glucosamine daily. My cat has hip dysplasia (like big dogs get sometimes) he was only suppose to live until 8. He is now 14 and takes 1/2 adult dose a day. My other cat who is 13 is developing arthritis and I give her 1/4 adult dose. It is a lot less expensive than what you will get at the vet and probably just as effective.
2007-01-13 20:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by Enchanted Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it to the vet first. We took him to the vet and he really didn't even look at the dog and diagnosed him with arthritis but after it kept get worse and worse, we got a second opinion and after just two minutes of watching my dog try to walk, the second vet said it was NOT arthritis but something wrong with his back.
We would have never known that without taking our dog to the vet. So I suggest to every one, see a vet - don't try and diagnose the dog yourself. And don't accept the first diagnosis if it doesn't satisfy your concerns. Good luck!
2007-01-13 23:58:44 · answer #3 · answered by marla d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I worked a vets office, he would recommend giving the dog osteo biflex (chondrotin and glucosemein) first. Every one he told this too said it seemed to really help. Give the dog 1 - 2 pills daily.
2007-01-13 20:55:10 · answer #4 · answered by punkywoman1972 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that Apple Cider Vinegar helps pets and humans with arthritis pain. go to www.earthclinic.com/pets in the Apple Cider Vinegar section
2007-01-13 21:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by lighthouses101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rimadyl is very good for treating arthritis. And is cheaper than metacam. Ask your vet if they carry this, if not go to drsfosterandsmith.com and order it.
2007-01-13 21:09:56 · answer #6 · answered by BE GIRL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shop around for a cheaper supplier of METACALM.
I did that with my dogs meds and saved about 45%
I buy from allivet
http://www.allivet.com/
Best of luck.
Oh dont forget glucosamine chondroiton!! That is very helpful for joints.
2007-01-13 20:47:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try arthriti-um tablets they cost about £11 from any decent pet shop for 90 tablets also try peigree senior 8+ dog food helps with joint mobility its worked for my 14year old springer
2007-01-14 04:46:07 · answer #8 · answered by grahammartin2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cod liver oil thats the best thing to give to anyone with arthritis
2007-01-17 15:45:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dogs are on cod liver oil, evening primrose oil and glucosimine tablets which have helped them get more mobility back.
2007-01-13 21:21:10 · answer #10 · answered by Lynzee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋