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Phsntking

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I have a 11 year old yellow lab who is starting to get stiff, (can't jump into back of truck) I have givesn him glucose tablets in the past, not sure if they worked or not, any suggestions?
 
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I have been using rimadyl, by only use it the evening before a hunt, it defiantly helps, but just looking for something that will help him out a little more with the everyday stiffness, trying to keep him comfortable
 
I would use the Rimadyl on a daily basis unless the cost is too much. After the dog has been on it for a couple of weeks you might be able to cut back to every other day or even once every 3 days. I don't know of anything else other than another anti-inflammatory that will work for you. What's your vet say?
 
I would talk to your vet. Those drugs can get expensive and also dangerous. They are not candy designed for daily use. Try liquid glucosamine like synflex and you have to use it for like ever, not just a couple tabs and say, well that didn't work. Use it as daily diet and in a couple months you will see the results. Good luck.
 
old age

maybe you should consider the dog is just plain getting old, not all act like puppies till they are 15 or so and if the dog has a hip problem, that's it, try some form of cheaper pain pills like maybe asprin when needed. glucosamine has absolutely no medical benefit to humans and there is not a chance in hell it works for the dogs, works well for the vets and suppliers. don't like the sound of this, read the science on it. if it worked, my knees would feel like dancing, the other compounds are just as ineffective also. good luck and enjoy the dog but take it easy

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musti, don't be so negative. The guy is just asking what he can give his dog so the dog can live in some degree of comfort. He's not looking for some magic elixir to make the dog act and run like a pup again. Because something didn't work for you doesn't mean it may not work for someone else or their pet. And you recommendation of asprin is not real good either. Asprin can be really tough on the dogs stomach. You might get by with some low dosages but I'd be careful.

Best advice is to ask your vet. There is a vet or two on this site so maybe they can offer some advice also.
 
Thanks for everybody's input, Yes I have also heard rimadyl is dangerous, I have had him on glucosamine in the past, did it work? Some days it looked like it did and others it did not, I am going to put him back on just for peace of mind, I know there is know "magic pill" I've been hunting this dog since he was a pup, and have a ton of respect for him, and many many memories, and just want to do my part I keep him comfortable and hunting a little longer, thanks everyone.
 
"a ton of respect and many memories..."

Best wishes. That's the way it should be. :)

FWIW, I gave Young Bert, the not-right dog, baby aspirin from time-to-time. Seemed to alleviate some of the stiffness, but his spirit was so strong, be hard to tell what was improving his mobility.
 
Dakotazeb said:
musti, don't be so negative. The guy is just asking what he can give his dog so the dog can live in some degree of comfort. He's not looking for some magic elixir to make the dog act and run like a pup again. Because something didn't work for you doesn't mean it may not work for someone else or their pet. And you recommendation of asprin is not real good either. Asprin can be really tough on the dogs stomach. You might get by with some low dosages but I'd be careful.

Best advice is to ask your vet. There is a vet or two on this site so maybe they can offer some advice also.
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I don't think I was being negative, there is no science behind many of these wonder drugs you can give your dog, if the vet says ok and it makes you happy then whatever, yes, asprin can be a problem but then you are dealing with a problem anyway, dogs digest foods different from us so for example, asprin, the dose should be lower and less often.

cheers
 
Phsntking said:
Thanks for everybody's input, Yes I have also heard rimadyl is dangerous, I have had him on glucosamine in the past, did it work? Some days it looked like it did and others it did not, I am going to put him back on just for peace of mind, I know there is know "magic pill" I've been hunting this dog since he was a pup, and have a ton of respect for him, and many many memories, and just want to do my part I keep him comfortable and hunting a little longer, thanks everyone.
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Rimadyl is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It does have some possible side effects and should not be taken with asprin or any other NSAID. I think the other side effects are quite minimal but it does depend on your pet and you should check with a vet first.

The way I see it is that you have an 11 year old dog and you are trying to make his last years as comfortable as possible. The dog probably has 2-3 years of life left. As long as giving Rimadyl does not have any immediate side effects why not try giving it on a daily or every other day basis if it gives the dog relief. If it was a younger dog I would be concerned about the long-term usage. but at 11 it's not like it's going to shorten his life span.
 
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