Remolacha Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 The first one seemed to help, so we went for a second one and wow! She has really improved! She was stretching this morning, and has been doing abreviated zoomies in the back yard I know it doesn't work for everyone, and I was prepared for that, but I am so glad it is helping her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!! Sugar, you GO GIRL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LynnM Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 It's good stuff, isn't it!? If she's a tractable patient, ask the vet or tech to instruct you on giving the injections at home. It'll save you travel time and her stress (and possibly you some money). An IM injection is very easy, but you may need a second person to hold the dog (or else have a lot of practice at holding and being quick). Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 OH that is awesome news! I'm so happy to hear that the treatment is working! Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 I don't know about giving them myself I could try, but I only live about 5 minutes away from my vet, so I'll probably take the easy way out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charmsmom Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 If it's a Sub-Q injection, it's pretty easy, too. I've never done IM, but if you have to go frequently, it will save you a LOT of money in the long run to do it yourself. You could also probably get your rescue group to help you if you're nervous. Either way, you'd save a ton of money not having to pay for an office visit each time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LynnM Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 (edited) Adequan is an IM injection (a tractable dog is easy... "headlock" left arm, jab right hand. At home, when they're not suspecting it, it's over with before they even know what happened). Lynn Edited December 12, 2007 by LynnM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Temira Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 What are you treating her for? We are considering Adequan for our boy's injured leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 Sugar has arthritis which has gotten very bad in the last 4-5 months, and at 12, her back end is weak. She is on pain meds, but acupuncture and now adequan have made a huge difference! I could probably give her the shot myself, but if that's all we are in for, I don't get charged for a visit, just the shot. I love my vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 That's really greyt! I'm happy for you and Sugar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytlucy Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 We started Lucy on these about 4 months ago. She's 11(12 in March) and also has been having issues with arthritis in her hips and weak back end. I wanted to give the Adequan a shot before we looked at daily pain meds for her. We've been really pleased with the results as well. I can get about 5 weeks between shots since the induction period. I can see a real difference in her from earlier this summer. Now that we've got the Adequan routine down I want to get her started on accupuncture as well after the 1st of the year...I'm hoping we can keep her off the pain meds for at least another year or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I'm delighted Sugar is feeling better! We need pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 (edited) pictures as requested: I am really a space alien artsy-fartsy Edited December 14, 2007 by Remolacha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Great news! And what a gorgeous girl...and that smile!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 so glad injections are working and she is up and running again Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.