Guest Ladyluther Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Luther is 15 1/2 and experiencing some pain as he has spinal stenosis. He is now on Rimadyl and Tramadol, as well as Glyco-Flex. I would like to discontinue the NSAIDS and try DGP instead. I will discuss this with my vet, but I'd also appreciate any feedback if you have used this product. I've read the Whole Dog Journal article from May of 2006 which gives it a "two thumbs up" endorsement. Thanks in advance Martha and Luther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I tried it with Shanti for a couple months with no luck. But I have heard a lot of dogs have had great success with it. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I've used it on Buddy for awhile. I was giving him 1.5 tablets twice daily (he was 74 lbs), and it seemed to help him. Not hugely, but a bit. However, he is now on tramadol/rimadyl due to recent issues....and not doing well. He's down to 66 lbs. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MAXNAV Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 With my collie, I found that the Deramaxx or Metcam worked better for him than Rimadyl, and was much easier on his stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimsmom Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 15 1/2!!!! Holy Cow. No advice just so excited to see that age..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebero Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Awesome - 15-1/2! Sunny has a bum leg - DGP did not help at all. I give him SOD & Boswellia instead of Rimadyl, which upsets his stomach. Here is where I get it https://www.calvetsupply.com/product/SOD_an...nal_Supplements I give Sunny 3 tabs 2x day (he weighs 76#) with his meals. I alternate 2 months with SOD and then for 1 month I give Trixsyn http://www.trixsyn.com/store.jsp this is a liquid, measure with included syringe, then I squirt it on his food They both seem to help a lot and he does not have any side effects. Quote Visit My Website Visit My Etsy Store Visit My eBay Store Part of all proceeds benefit Greyhound adoption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I don't use DGP but I have a friend who does. The difference in her senior lurcher has been amazing. The dog went from walking stiffly at her heel to running laps and playing like a puppy. Not only did she seem to be able to move with less stiffness the dogs coat condition went from rather wiry to soft and fluffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I initially saw some improvement in big boy Dandi, who has intervertebral disc disease. But it didn't last. When I brought him to his veterinary acupuncturist, she told me that in her experience, DGP has not been effective, and when she reviewed the list of ingredients, she wasn't impressed, and actually said that the herbs used in DGP wouldn't be her choice for relieving pain. She's got Dandi doing really well with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, so I think highly of her opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritofeet Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Luther is 15 1/2 and experiencing some pain as he has spinal stenosis. He is now on Rimadyl and Tramadol, as well as Glyco-Flex. I would like to discontinue the NSAIDS and try DGP instead. I will discuss this with my vet, but I'd also appreciate any feedback if you have used this product. I've read the Whole Dog Journal article from May of 2006 which gives it a "two thumbs up" endorsement. Thanks in advance Martha and Luther Discuss it with your vet, and you should be able to get at least a week's free samples from the company. If you can't find the link or get ahold of any, pm me and I can send you some. I use it for my 12 yo Diesel, and when he takes it consistantly-I believe it helps. He is having some issues with his back end lately though and has been refusing to take it but started taking it again last night. We have been through at least 6 bottles over the last year and I do know it has helped him. I don't 100% know the reason he is being a pain about taking it right now, but the DGP has definately helped him in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ladyluther Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thank you all soo much for your opinions and experience.. I also appreciate your warm wishes for Luther. He is having difficulty with this horrid winter and much prefers to sunbathe on his bed by the window and play indoor games (find the treat is his fave)! Martha Quote 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.