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12-21-2008, 01:05 PM | #1 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cresskill, NJ, USA
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| Luxating Patella (LP) -- Questions?? I brought Cassi to the vet the other day, and to my dismay the Vet said she has a grade 2/3 LP on her left leg and a grade 3 LP on her right. I guess I was a bit surprised, b/c she never showed any signs of pain or issues with her legs. She runs, jumps, walks, goes up/down the stairs without ever having any issues. In any case, the vet said I could wait to have the surgery later and to keep a close eye on her. In the meantime, I am definitely going to take her to see an orthopaedic surgeon for a 2nd opinion in May (when she's due for her annual physical check-up) at the Animal Medical Center in NYC. So I've done alot reading on YT forum, but still have some additional question which I hope you might be able to assist with. Thanks in advance for your input. So here are my list of questions: 1) Which joint supplement would you recommend (Cosequin or Synovi or other brand)? 2) How early should they start using this joint supplement (i.e., at what age, she's going to be 1 yrs old on 12/24)? 3) How many capsules do you give per day for a furbaby weighing at 4.4 lbs? 4) If they have bilateral LP...from your experience do you think it's best to have bilateral surgery for the LP?
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12-21-2008, 01:10 PM | #2 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Both Cosequin and Synovi seem to get good reviews. I like that Cosequin has research and studies backing their claims and it is my favorite right now. I prefer the capsules (they don't contain garlic) and the instructions should be on the site you order from or your vet will know. Ellie is 6 pounds. For 6 weeks she got one a day and now one every other day. The capsule should be used as a sprinkle-on and not given whole. It can be started at the first sign of problems, so now. It is extremely safe.
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12-21-2008, 05:44 PM | #3 |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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| I would use Cosequin, and also would encourage you to talk with your vet about Adequan, which is an I.M. injection of polysulfated glucosamine and is noted as a disease-modifying osteoartheritis drug. It works by thickening the synovial (joint) fluid, reduce the pain and helps repair cartilage (sp??). There is TONS of researched clinical trials, and is widely used and regarded highly by veterinarians. I don't think it's safe for liver-compromised dogs, but I know that not much is. It is just another proactive option for dealing with joint disease. Poor Cassie!! Good luck with her!
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12-22-2008, 10:10 AM | #4 | |
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12-22-2008, 10:12 AM | #5 | |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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The capsules are probably given whole to larger dogs often and I haven't seen a warning not to but they do contain sodium lauryl sulfate which isn't healthy...
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12-22-2008, 10:17 AM | #6 | |
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Very good to know. Thanks for the quick response. Googling the specific issue wasn't turning up anything. | |
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