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So my 5 yr old lab who has arthritis in her hips has been limping when whe gets up (badlyu) but then it seems to go away. Now she has started limping constantly on the front right leg. I suspect more arthritis. We get metacam already, although I am concerned about using this long term is it really worthy me taking her to the vet?
She has joint problems as a pup (too much exercise) so reckon this could be the aftermath?
Really depressed, she's so young and full of life and it's just not fair!
Also, any suggestions on alternative pain relief?
 
they're non-steroidals like metacam. some dogs respond better to one than the other. there is also Zubrin. must leave a few days free when changing from one to the other. the only other options apart from nsaids are steroids and would advise keeping away from them as long as possible because the long term effects are worse than nsaids. is she on any chondroprotectives? eg-Synoquin, Glyco-flex etc. they can help. also some vets are fans of cartrophen injections. my own dog has elbow dysplasia - she is only 3 but is lame most of the time. she's had surgery on the elbow which made her sound for a while, but she's back to lame now. She's on Synoquin long-term and Metacam when she needs it.
 
My mums old JR on metacam and not doing a great deal of good, plus so expensive.
I've used rimadyl and Synoquin with good results on my Dobie who has arthritis in her front right shoulder. I believe they are anti inflammatory and pain relieving.
 
hmmm.any long term effects?
Metacam is great for our dogs pain, they don't have any inflammation (have a goldie oldie to who gets it)
She is on plain dog food. Not sure if she would eat supplements?
thanks for the suggestions, kepp them coming!
 
I think there will be long term effects with most types of medication like this and for a young dog like yours its a concern.
Supplements are usually easy to get down them, mix them up with a bit of gravy or jam usually works! There are some great natural joint supplements on the market and would probably help with a younger dog. Its too late for my mums and my dog to benefit as the damage is done now.
Think you perhaps need to go back to your vets for a chat about long term meds and support for your lab as too young to allow it to affect her life much.
 
Synoqin and occassional Rimadyl for ours. However I do recommend if there is a deterioration to see your vet. We have had the Cartrophen course and acupuncture to good effect. If it was me I would re vet the dog and seek advice from there. Apart from the usual of moderate exercise and weight management if needs be. Best of luck.
 
My 9 year old collie cross was diagnosed with severe arthritus in her hips a couple of months ago. She had went on a course of cartophen injections, one a week for four weeks and once a month therafter. She is due her second monthly injection on Thursday and I have to say the change in her has been remarkable. By the end of the third week she was running round like a puppy again. I am so pleased with the outcome. I would certainly speak to the vet about it.
 
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