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Stay away from giving your dog human pain medications which are toxic to pets.
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If she was just at the vet, call and tell them you saw little improvement. On that medicine. They will recommend you come in for a further work up, which is best. But often times they may be able to try another medicine first I would it recommend any Tylenol or aspirin at home as they can have side effects and are in the same class as the deramaxx such you will unlikely notice any relief Rest at home is a good option. You can also add omega 3 fatty acids and fish oils to the diet to help with joint pain from arthritis. Adding a canine glucosamine and chondrotin supplement makes a big difference Ce also. These can be purchased online or any pet store
Updated on August 12th, 2025
I can understand your concerns. Deramaxx, just like any other pet formulated NSAID, has the potential to cause adverse reactions in dogs. There is no medicine for suspected osteoarthritis that is considered 100% free of possible side effects in dogs. With that said, you should be informed on the potential side effects and what symptoms to watch out for that could indicate there is a problem, such as vomiting, lethargy, decreased appetite, loose stool with or without blood, and to notify your vet if any are seen. For long term use, it is advised to have baseline bloodwork done on your pet to rule out any underlying kidney or liver problems as well. And if your pets history of health is unclear or unknown to your vet, bloodwork should even be considered before the first dose is given. But pets are prescribed this medicine all the time with little to no side effects; although that perspective can be skewed when owners only list the bad outcomes via the internet. However if you do see un
Updated on August 12th, 2025
There are many alternatives to Deramaxx , not human ones though and they all cost more or less the same. to get a better price ask your vet for a prescription and buy it online, the price difference, it can sometimes be up to 3 times cheaper this way.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
This is a tough question and I can understand why you are confused on what to do. If you are concerned your dog is in pain and that the Galliprant is not helping then it may be time to switch pain medications or add in another medication to see if your dog gets some added relief. I have found that some NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) work better in certain dogs than in others. I usually encourage my clients to switch NSAIDs if they don’t feel like one is working particularly well for their dog. It is very similar in humans, some prefer Alieve while others prefer Advil. All drugs have potential side effects to be aware of and it is up to your veterinarian to decide which of those would be safest for your dog based on your dog’s previous medical history. It sounds as if your dog is otherwise happy and healthy so he could be a good candidate to try Deramaxx. If you were my client, I would probably recommend adding in an additional pain controlling drug before switchin
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Please do not give aspirin. Especially with an older dog it can cause a stomach upset and gastric ulcers. I recommend giving her a neck and shoulder massage, letting her rest and you can use heat on her neck to soothe the area. In a thirteen year old dog I wouldn’t give the Deramaxx without consulting your veterinarian. They may recommend checking her kidney and liver function again before starting any medication. I’ve found acupuncture is effective for pain relief, particularly with neck problems. If she gets worse then please take her in right away. If she’s still lame on Monday then I recommend a exam with your regular veterinarian. Thanks for using Boop by Petco to help you care for Mocha.
Updated on August 12th, 2025