librela injection for the arthritis in GSD
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We currently give our 9 year old german shepherd a librela injection every 28 days for arthritis in her left front paw.
We have been doing this for 7 months now.
Vet tells us its a cumulative treatment.
We are aware that arthritis is not really treatable. But are concerned that it doesn't really appear to reduce the limping for any sustained period.
We have stopped long walks doing shorter walks more often. Changed car so she can walk in and out not jump.
Question is is this the best treatment we can give her?
TIa
We have been doing this for 7 months now.
Vet tells us its a cumulative treatment.
We are aware that arthritis is not really treatable. But are concerned that it doesn't really appear to reduce the limping for any sustained period.
We have stopped long walks doing shorter walks more often. Changed car so she can walk in and out not jump.
Question is is this the best treatment we can give her?
TIa
Hi,
Librella has been out 18months or so. Anecdotally it seems to work but I personally find it more useful in cases where the lameness is more mild or there are issues with (in)tolerances with other drugs for example vomiting, diarrhoea, kidney diseases etc.
It can be used in combination with certain other forms of pain relief but not with others so it sounds like a chat with your vet.
If you GSD is still showing signs of lameness or at least no improvement I would look at using it trialling something else or a combination of different drugs.
The mainstay of pain relief in dogs is the NSAID class for example: metacam, previcox, onsior etc. There is also a drug called Galliprant that is sort of an NSAID but has arguably fewer side effects.
Have a chat with your vet - pain relief in dogs is a very well researched topic and is essentially bread and butter work.
Tom
Librella has been out 18months or so. Anecdotally it seems to work but I personally find it more useful in cases where the lameness is more mild or there are issues with (in)tolerances with other drugs for example vomiting, diarrhoea, kidney diseases etc.
It can be used in combination with certain other forms of pain relief but not with others so it sounds like a chat with your vet.
If you GSD is still showing signs of lameness or at least no improvement I would look at using it trialling something else or a combination of different drugs.
The mainstay of pain relief in dogs is the NSAID class for example: metacam, previcox, onsior etc. There is also a drug called Galliprant that is sort of an NSAID but has arguably fewer side effects.
Have a chat with your vet - pain relief in dogs is a very well researched topic and is essentially bread and butter work.
Tom
Our old fella is 42kg and coming up to 12yrs old so we just thought it was normal for him to have slowed down a bit and not want his longer walks around the hilly fields anymore ......vet prescribed Previcox for arthritis in his back hip and within a matter of days he was running and bouncing around playing like a puppy.
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