Guest kar Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 She is on adequen injections. I also have galliprant to give her if I want. She is also on enalapril for protein loosing enterapathy. Plus I give her consequin supplements and fish oil. That's a lot of pills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I'm so sorry that you and your girl are going though this. My 11 year old girl is starting to display back end weakness and shaky legs. When she gets up it seems as though her back end is too heavy...poor baby. She's on 200 mg of gabapentin daily and will see the vet for a follow up next week. She also seems a little "down" mood-wise. I'm hoping that will pass as her body becomes used to the medication. I wish you both all the best. I know how very difficult this can be. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thank you I wish you the best also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I'm not familiar if gaba has any interactions with those meds but I'm fairly certain 100mg is just not enough Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Well she took 2 109 mg this morning and she'll take two tonight. Hope that's not too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I meant 2 100 mg.. bottle states twice a day. That would be 400 mg is that a lot? And what is the spacing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 When Sallie had osteo gabapentin was one of her drugs, and my vet checked on the max dose since she didn't do well on Tramadol. She said the max dose for gabapentin in a greyhound is 800 mg/day, so you are way below the max. Sallie was about 60 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XTRAWLD Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Agreed. Has a high range. You are dosing 400 a day, most in this thread are dosing 600 a day. If you still dont see improvement, I would consider upping it still. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I meant 2 100 mg.. bottle states twice a day. That would be 400 mg is that a lot? And what is the spacing? Twice a day would be every 12 hours. My Wendy gets hers at 6 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. with breakfast and dinner. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 When Sallie had osteo gabapentin was one of her drugs, and my vet checked on the max dose since she didn't do well on Tramadol. She said the max dose for gabapentin in a greyhound is 800 mg/day, so you are way below the max. Sallie was about 60 lbs.That is not even close to true. Huge safety range, limited side effects, dogs can acclimate over time requiring a higher dose for the same effect, the pain management specialist I worked with for Zuri had a client whose dog was taking 900 mg 3 or 4 times a day. Not encouraging the OP to do that, but 400 mg/day is very little. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Snow has been on the gabepentin for two and a half days. I see no change. Is it too soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 We saw immediate change same day with the once a day dose of 300mg. Within a few months we needed 300mg twice a day. Then in a few more months we needed 50mg of tramadol in the middle of the 2 doses of Gabapentin. Right now she gets 8am Meloxicam & 300mg Gabapentin. 5pm 50mg of Tramadol. 9pm 300mg of Gabapentin. Back when I did my research I saw that Gabapentin works really well with an NSAID. There may be something else going on with your girl other than Arthritis and Nerve pain? Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) She does have hip dysplasia left hip. Maybe it's coming close to her time. Just don't understand hoe she can still get on the bed but tired so quickly walking. Can't X-ray her last time she had a hard time with anesthesia. How old is your dog? Edited June 8, 2017 by kar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Rainy's 13, but she doesn't have any hip dysplasia that we are aware of. She did run a butt ton of races though. Rainy doesn't really go on long walkies anymore. Most of them are under 15 minutes before she starts loudly panting and dragging behind. Every couple weeks I'll take her out by herself for a special mommy walk. She gets to go where ever she wants at whatever speed she wants. Lots of sniffing and slug pace, but it makes her happy. When I'm that old I don't want to go on long walks either! I want to lay in bed and eat ice cream & cookies Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) Snow is ten. Your are lucky to have her. I guess I can't walk with my cousin anymore. Her dog is only four and a terrier. Edited June 8, 2017 by kar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I know this is much easier advice to give... But don't focus on the end. Just spoil these seniors every single day. Each sunrise and sunset is a blessing when our pups get this old. You are also lucky! I know plenty of hounds that never made it to 10. Makes me feel guilty to have a 13 yr old sometimes. Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I know you are right but it's so hard to imagine being without her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Again, consider revisiting the dosage if you aren't noticing a difference and talk to your vet about it. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I will. I like my vet but there are really no greyhound knowlegable vets in my area. The only greys they had were mine and my other three have passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Well l Tim snow for a 15 minute walk tonight. She did not do too bad. Gave her her pills and shot and succeeded on second try but also pricked myself in the head in the process. Guess it is a learning curve. I'd better learn fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 You'll do fine! Snow will do fine! Good job, both of you. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I will. I like my vet but there are really no greyhound knowlegable vets in my area. The only greys they had were mine and my other three have passed.She doesnt really need to be greyhound knowledgeable. Pain meds are pain meds. Knowing Gabapentin has a quick half life in greyhounds is useful, you could point her to the study if you think she'd read it. But you need to advocate for your dog. Tell her she is not as improved as you would like, ask what you're options are. If her answers don't satisfy you, get a second opinion. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Did any ones grey ever get loose stools from gabepentin. I came home to an accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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