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    We give Glycoflex II as that is what our Vet recommended. Tramadol is not too expensive. You can check with your Vet and your regular Pharmacy to get prices. Sometimes the regular Pharmacy is less expensive.
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    this is the harness Maxxie used when things went bad for him. The back part of the harness can be separated & left on without the front part on if you don't need it. He has improved a lot so I don't need it now but it was great. He is on tramadol for pain & medicam for his arthritis. Try a few things. See what works. I hope you find something for him. By the way: both of these drugs I get at the compounding pharmacy & are WAY cheaper than at the Vet.

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    We use Canine Hylasport for a supplement. After trying quite a few of them, we found that one worked the best.

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    Just a caution on harnesses that help you to lift the dog. You really have to know exactly where the problem is or you could do more harm. Jet's back went about in the middle. My Vet stressed her back had to be kept as straight and level as possible when lifting. Some harnesses I've seen would have made her back flex. Fortunately, at only 56 lbs., she was easy to lift. I was shown how, my right arm between her front legs, my left around her bum with tail tucked in. No wriggling allowed.

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    There are several Veterinary NSAID's that help tremendously with the aches, pains and stiffness that can accompany ageing. But complete blood work will be necessary to make sure the organs are functioning well enough to handle the drugs. And the nutraceuticals can also provide the dog with a great deal of comfort.

    Aspirin, baby aspirin or full strength, is not a good choice for pain relief as it can cause additional deterioration of the connective tissues. Take your guy in for a comprehensive geriatric checkup and hopefully your Vet can dispense meds to give him some relief and a better quality of life. It is so difficult to see them age. Particularly when the mind is willing and the body is weak.

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    Our dog was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia at 10 years old. After trying various supplements, and prescription meds, she has done the best on Metacam and Gabapenten (neurontin). We tried Tramadol, but it made her seem really out of it. We get her meds from Costco pharmacy and have saved a tremendous amount of money. The Metacam is literally half the cost of the vet. Fortunately the vet is OK to call it in to Costco Pharmacy as long as we agree to an annual check up.

 



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