FiveRoooooers Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) My understanding is that Carprofen can be given as needed while Galliprant is administered every day. Given Punkin's propensity toward episodes of pancreatitis, our vet is strongly recommending Galliprant as it is supposed to be less stressful on the GI tract. It's just so darned expensive, but Punkin will get what she needs. Thoughts appreciated on your experience with either or both meds. Thank you! Edited October 6, 2022 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...
LBass Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Jan, I've no experience with either but will mention to check prices at many pharmacies. There is an amazing variation in the cost of a drug between pharmacies. Years ago, looking for Gabapentin for Piper, I found monthly supplies for a price range of $300 down to $35. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Of the 2, we've only used Carprofen and found the price to be better for one a couple of generic variations. The one we usually end up with is called TruProfen and we get it from the Sam's Club Pharmacy at the best price. I think we also picked it up once from the vet at a pretty competitive price. If you haven't previously used Chewy Pet Pharmacy, there is often a 20% off coupon for first time customers of the Chewy Pet Pharmacy, and you can also often use a Good RX discount code at Heartland Vet Supply. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 You'd need to be very careful administering carprofen to her - only on a full stomach, definitely for her. And still, I'd be inclined to go with Galliprant if you can find it at an acceptable price, just for that reason. Meloxicam liquid can also be a little easier on the stomach, if that's an option, 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...
Remolacha Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I used Galliprant for Conner after he became sensitive to meloxicam and he had no issues with it. It is going to be more expensive because I think it is too new to have a generic (someone will correct me if I am wrong, I’m sure ) but I got it from Chewy for a fairly reasonable price. I have also found the Costco pharmacy to be reasonable. Val’s prescription for 90 gabapentin was $17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 Thank you for replying! Lucy, that was quite a price range for Gabapentin for Piper Don, we are longtime Chewy pharmacy customers Chris, def we are leaning toward Galliprant given Punk's hx. Jan, good to know, she's been getting Gabapentin for a while now. 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...
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