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Vet Q&A; A Pain in the Joint

Feb 03 11:15am

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Question

My dog has regular monthly injections of Cartrophen (for a painful joint problem). My vet has said she will probably need to have these injections for the rest of her life. I am wondering if this is necessary as she seems fine now.
Anne Collins

Answer
provided by Dr Carl Milford BVSc

Dear Anne
Cartrophen has been found to be a very useful drug in alleviating the symptoms of arthritis in dogs. Most vets adopt an approach of increasing the intervals between injections until a maintenance regime is determined. The majority of dogs need ongoing treatment to manage pain.

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7 Comments Report Abuse
1. haylee.xoxo - Aug 24 10:23pm
i wanna no how you can help your dog with athiritis without going to the vet.
2. narelle.gooch - Aug 28 11:44am
I give my dog 1 tablespoon of Natures Way Glucosamine Liquid every night in her meal. You can buy this at any supermarket in the health food section or any chemist. I do suggest you take your dog to the vet for a check up, they may suggest other alternatives as well.
3. narelle.gooch - Aug 28 11:44am
I give my dog 1 tablespoon of Natures Way Glucosamine Liquid every night in her meal. You can buy this at any supermarket in the health food section or any chemist. I do suggest you take your dog to the vet for a check up, they may suggest other alternatives as well.
4. monica_wall2000 - Oct 06 02:17am
i massage my dog myself and it helps a lot, natural and easy and he luvs it. monica downunder.
5. monica_wall2000 - Oct 06 02:23am
hi i massage my dog reguly and he luvs it. easy and natural. good luck monica.,
6. bay.marshall - Oct 26 06:49pm
I would try a product called Biobute. It is said to give good pain relief and is just rubbed in. It is all natural. I am sure this will help. Bay.
7. william.marrs - Nov 14 06:45pm
if your dog has arthritis in the joints get him RIMADYL 75mg.then you see a hold new dog.william.
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