Guest BradyzMommy Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Brady had one shot and has improved greatly. Is it necessary to get the full months worth of injections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 (edited) This seems like it should be a question for your vet. I know with horses that it's recommended to do injections weekly for a month before switching to once per month. Adequan has been a miracle drug for my friend's 36 y/o horse. After the initial series, she's been giving him injections as needed - usually about every 3-4 weeks. Too bad the stuff costs so darn much. Edited June 12, 2007 by winnie Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LynnM Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Yes. Follow the schedule for the best long-term effect. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemandvm Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 It isn't dangerous to not do the full treatment... but maximum benefit is achieved by following the schedule. We generally do 2 injections/week for 4 weeks and reaccess at the end. Quote Bill Lady Bella and Sky at the bridge "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anabele France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 My understanding is that the effects are cumulative--so the more they get, the better they do. Our vet gives the treatment as follows: twice weekly for four weeks, followed by one injection quarterly. Nelly has done *amazing* on the Adequan for two years now, and we're only just starting to see signs she may need other therapies in addition (she's 7, with a severely damaged pelvic bone). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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