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    Pain Relief Suggestions For A Soft Tissue Injury, Please!

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    There are a number of effective alternatives that I have used that are safe. Anti-inflammatory wise DURALACTIN wins hands down-safe and effective. Pain wise you can try DGP pills, TRAUMEEL, arnica and/or hypericum. A potent dose of hypericum would probably help him a lot as it is great with any issue involving the nerves like the leg/spine/back issue you mentioned. My holistic vet taught me this stuff. If you have to go to Rx strength I have found Tramadol & Robaxin to be safe and gabipentin seems to be as well. Personally I would not use metacam and probably not any of the other Rx NSAID's either. Duralactin works and won't hurt them. Momma is 14 1/2 with HORRIBLE hips per the vet yet still runs pretty fast :) everyday and it also kept my other broodie going till she was 14 1/2 as well.

     

    I like the sedation part of Robaxin for night time pain relief, but I'm concerned about the "loss of appetite" listed as one of the side effects. He is already to the point of refusing to eat on his own.

    Pain Relief Suggestions For A Soft Tissue Injury, Please!

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    Sorry, auto correct wiped out my reference to Traumeel and substituted Tramadol.

     

    Dalton has been on Traumeel and the Chinese herb for a year. The Metacam was introduced 4 weeks ago and discontinued two weeks ago because off the worsening appetite.

     

    The Sulcrafate was started on Monday and the Cyproheptadine yesterday, so it's not what we know works or doesn't. Sorry for the confusion. We know the Metacam works but it's affecting is stomach.

    Pain Relief Suggestions For A Soft Tissue Injury, Please!

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    Dalton is 11.5 years old, 77 pounds and came to me with virtually no medical history last fall other than "no crating" and "no stairs". His initial physical exam by our Vet showed rear end discomfort and weakness with slow neurological response especially on the left rear leg but the rest of the exam and blood work was unremarkable.

     

    Fast forward to 4 weeks ago. Dalton woke up one morning and could not/would not use the left rear leg; obvious pain, knuckling under, panting..........the whole 9 yards. Off to the Vet for x-rays (all negative), I-therm, Metacam, Tramadol and house arrest; diagnosis is soft tissue injury of the left knee. Without making this a novel, the Metacam totally wrecked Dalton's stomach. No diarrhea, no vomiting but his appetite has diminished to the point that he hasn't eaten hardly anything in the last two days. (I have tried all of the food tricks and he's just can't/won't eat regardless of whether it's people or dog food.) I had been force feeding him, but Monday night he was in obvious discomfort so I stopped. He is drinking just fine.

     

    He has been on Sucralfate (no pill size on the container) three times a day since Monday and started Cyproheptadine (4mg) three times a day yesterday, Tramadol and a Chinese herb called Concentrated body sore. Dalton ate 7 ounces of raw sirloin steak last night but won't touch the rest of it this morning, of course. How long does it take to realize the full effect of the Sucralfate and Cyproheptadine?

     

    He is using the leg and foot very well for his age and overall condition but is having a horrible time every time he tries to lay down. He's not resting properly - DH was up with him at 1:00 am and finally got him to lay down, and I was up with him at 4 am for the same reason but he didn't lay down until 6 am. Don't know why he's getting up, other than he's a dog and that's what they do, but when he gets up, he can't/doesn't want to go back down because of the discomfort. He doesn't cry out, no GSOD, just whimpering, and a lot of turning in circles hoping to find that magical spot that will allow him to lay down without discomfort.

     

    Does anyone have any suggestions for a pain relief med or combo that is not in the NSAD family that would be appropriate for a soft tissue injury and won't aggravate Dalton's stomach?

     

    This is the sweetest boy that I have ever known and it's breaking my heart knowing how distressed he is. Thank you all very much!

     

    Linda

     

    Zuri's Thyroid Results - Hypothyroid?

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    In cases like this, I always remember what Dr. Couto said when I heard him speak in Jekyll Island, GA years ago. When asked about hypothyroidism, he said, "I treat dogs, not blood test results."

     

    Have you considered getting an opinion from Dr. Dodds?

     

    I am not up-to-date on Zuri's issues/symptoms, but could it be euthyroid sick syndrome - as a result of "something else" going on?

    Traumeel

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    It may not be fair to put so much emphasis on one medication (western, homeopathic or eastern) as a cure all. I prefer a multi-discipline approach; I-therm, Zeel, turmeric, a Chinese herb called Concentrated Body Sore and essential oils. If you would prefer something with less steps/ingredients/investment, look at the ingredients in Zeel. I have had some surprising success with Rhus Toxicodendron for acute issues.

    Easing Old Age?

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    I have read two articles just recently about Cholodin by MVP Laboratories. (Available on Amazon.) It appears to address multiple age related conditions and some of the reviews are quite encouraging. With a 10 and 11 year old, I'm looking for ways to keep them engaged for as long as possible and will watch the media for more information until I need to make a decision.

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