dante2zoe Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Maggie is a 12.5 YO perma foster that we got in January. She has arthritis (especially in her hips) and two collapsed disks in her neck, as well as corns, anxiety and really bad cataracts reducing her vision to basically shadows. However, as cranky and stiff as she is, she is not ready to leave this earth and we want to do everything to keep her comfortable, but have to work within the constraints of her group. That being said, she is currently taking a slew of medications to manage everything - 300 mg gabapentin, 375 mg robaxin, 100 mg tramadol, and 25 mg trazadone twice per day. Since the trazadone seems to be helping with her anxiety, we are going to start her on Prozac but will keep her on trazadone until the initial loading period is done. She is a horrific pill taker and I have to shove them down her throat. That's a lot of pills. Our new vet (we just moved) isn't too familiar with Adequan. She recommends rimadyl. I have used Adequan on greys in the past and have had reasonable success. Would you start one over the other or in conjunction? Her bloodwork is still decent. All advice is welcome. We are just trying to keep our little old lady comfy - especially with colder weather coming on. Thanks! Cindy Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 i have noticed a difference when using adequan. it's not cheap and as you remember one needs to load them first which is quite often. it's worth a try since you might be able to eliminate some of the meds. it might be worth while. but it's up to your personal finances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Cindy, did you see this thread: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/321476-arthritis/?do=findComment&comment=6030277 Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) Gaba and metacam here for similar issues you've discussed. I happen to have a brand new puppy on my hands as a result. Metacam being liquid form is taken readily if mixed with food. Good luck! Edited September 9, 2017 by XTRAWLD 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...
greysmom Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I think the biggest thing for me would be a lesser chance of stomach troubles on the Adequan than you could see with nsaids. Though the liquid metacam is much easier on that than the pill form (of any nsaid). The cost would be a factor for the Adequan however. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I would use both ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Thanks! Our vet will only prescribe Adequan. Thoughts on using equine v. canine? My understanding is that the only difference is shelf life and we would be going through a vial every two weeks at first, so that isn't an issue to me. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 i use canine. and yes, it feels like you should invest in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 You could also try Duralactin. Ofbuer arthritis is bad it probably won't be sufficient, but its a chewable so she may just eat it. 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...
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