macoduck Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Although I have tried the Greyhound Gang and Springtime products with previous dogs, I never saw a noticeable improvement. I'm looking for something to help podenco Hada. She has limped on her right front leg since we got her last year from Spain. Age 10. No corn. Suspected trauma with heavy scarring. Xrays negative. CBD oil chews from the vet had no effect so vet has suggested Phycox HA, Glycoflex or MobilityFlex chews. Here's some links to those products. There are variations in each depending on whether they are "max" or not. (Editing to add that the prices on Allivet are much cheaper than these below) https://jacksonvillevethospital.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/81815_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=117930 https://jacksonvillevethospital.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/81815_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=110543 https://jacksonvillevethospital.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/81815_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=98215 https://jacksonvillevethospital.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/81815_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=117014 Has anyone used these with success? Photo added for cuteness. Hard to see in this pic but she has lumpy scars on that left elbow that are covered in hair growth. Edited March 14, 2019 by macoduck 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...
cleptogrey Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 i tried just about everything on felix. what worked: metacam and eventually tramadol. he was one of the few who did not respond to gabapentin. have you given a nasid a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 She is such a cutie. I'm with cleptogrey; the only thing that has worked for Sweep is NSAIDs. However, if you want to stick with natural stuff, you might try Duralactin. Some people swear by it. Is laser therapy and/or acupuncture an option for you? Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I have had success with Adequan injections and Cosequin tablets. She is just so cute! 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...
Rickiesmom Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 You might also look into 4Cyte - pricey but supposed to be good; I used it preventatively with a tripod so no experience with actual symptom relief. The same company makes Sasha's Blend, which seems to be pretty popular. No experience with it at all. It is also available in chew form if Hada doesn't like stuff sprinkled on her food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) Yep, ditto re NSAIDs, Adequan, Cosequin, A/P. Springtime products are great when they work but unfortunately they dont always. I love that pic of little Hada! Edited March 14, 2019 by FiveRoooooers Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunners Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I'm about 2 months in with Phycox for one of my girls and my boy. Haven't seen any difference with my boy, but 10 yo Sasha is now back to doing (her version of ) zoomies. She is at the very beginning of losing her hind end, and hasn't done a zoomie in years, and she now will do one maybe twice a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 adequan is wonderful, but expensive! and i still needed to supplement felix w/ metacam. the generic is becoming readily available. i take it for my foot, that stuff is FANTASTIC!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Hada Adequan can be hard to get ...and it is expensive. Nixon did OK on injectible Cartrophen but Ruby had a horrible reaction to it. I would try Meloxicam/MetaCam Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Have you tried laser therapy? The nerves may be sending wrong information to the brain (it's the best I can describe in english) and even a light touch can feel like pain. I had this problrm myself after cancer surgery. My doc did 1 session of laser therapy to debug the nerves and it worked. In addition I took hypericum as homeopathic remedy which is known to be able zo even heal damaged nerve cells. With my older dogs I just add hypericum (St. Johns Wort) as tea leaves to their food. You can add melissa, too which acts anti-inflammatory. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Gabapentin with or without an nsaid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Gabapentin with or without an nsaid sounds good to me! simple and affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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