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Post by cazypops on Mar 22, 2020 18:19:16 GMT
McCuddles , as an alternative it's worth asking your vet about Catrophen. Jasper has been on it for 7 years now, and I've seen no side effect and it's not adictive. We still have Metacam for when he has a bad day, but on the whole it works for him. Good luck.
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Post by McCuddles on Mar 23, 2020 21:11:25 GMT
Hi all, so on the back of everything that’s happening and after updates from my vet via Facebook I’ve decided that tomorrow I’ll cancel her appointment, I’ve ordered some arthriaid thanks scallywag as after looking at it it has a lot more glucosamine and chondroitin than yumove does, she’s been a bit better the past couple of days so hopefully this will be even better. Didn’t want to put her on loxicom forever if I didn’t need to, would that be like. a human being on ibuprofen for life? Forgive me if I’m wrong. Anyway I’ll let you know how we get on, We can always revisit further down the line if needed, thanks for all your advice. Stay safe everyone x
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Post by caz2golden on Jun 1, 2020 9:35:34 GMT
Sorry not been on in many many months. Gypsy is not so great at the moment! She will be 12 in August. At the moment she has:- 2x scoops of Riaflex joint Aid Plus www.riaflex.co.uk/products/canine-joint-plus/ 2 or 3 scoops of Riaflex green lipped mussel www.riaflex.co.uk/products/green-lipped-mussel/1 teaspoon of turmeric paste (when I remember it)- note cant add carrier oil cos of her pancreatic issue so rely on fat within her raw diet. 1 scoop of boswellia (though about to run out and naturallyanimals temporarily not trading so on look out for supplier) 1x galliprant NSAID which is on prescription from vets but I buy online. She has laser therapy at vets which has got pushed due to lockdown but is every 4-6 weeks depending on how good she is. Vets and I need to discuss hydrotherapy on next visit with hope of getting permission to give it a go. She gets whole oily fish as part of her raw diet which is is fine with. Sadly fish oil supplements do not suit her probably linked to pancreatic issue.
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Post by caz2golden on Jun 1, 2020 9:40:17 GMT
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Post by tonib on Jun 2, 2020 13:37:56 GMT
caz2golden, sorry to hear about Gypsy. I understand why but its a shame that her & McCuddles's Dotty are not able to have their treatments. Hopefully they will be able to restart them again soon.
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Post by orpheous87 on Jun 2, 2020 20:24:43 GMT
I've just started (well, a couple of weeks ago) Pepper on the Devil's Alternative supplement by Riaflex. She hadn't been able to go to her hydro or massage appointments once lockdown hit and I was worried she might start feeling the effects of not having the treatments. As it happened, hydro started up again the week I started her on the supplement (it took a few days for delivery) and our hydrotherapist said that she was actually looking pretty good. I do think the Devil's Alternative is doing her some good though, she's certainly lively enough.
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Post by alfiemummy on Jun 4, 2020 19:05:01 GMT
How's Gypsy doing on the Galliprant caz2golden? That's the one that didn't agree with Alfie and we had to go back to Rimadyl! Sorry to hikack but while we're on the topic of joints! Does anyone know of a good alternative to salmon oil? Alfie had been having this regularly but he now has an issue with his liver so I need to find something else as he's not supposed to have salmon - looking for more plant based?
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Post by orpheous87 on Jun 5, 2020 18:54:08 GMT
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Post by alfiemummy on Jun 5, 2020 20:21:11 GMT
Yes it's for his joints. I'll look into that, thanks! Edit: Just had a quick scan of that article and it says that it's not advised to feed hemp oil on a chicken based diet. Alfie largely eats chicken based foods now also due to his liver (we have a very limited selection!), but that flaxseed is a good alternative in this case so I'll look into that! I remember seeing Proflax somewhere before so hopefully that will be my solution.
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Post by orpheous87 on Jun 5, 2020 21:17:01 GMT
alfiemummy Yes, I was going to say it depends on what you're feeding according to the article! Proflax is meant to be good, there's also Omega Star by Dorwest that I think is plant based, though not sure if it targets joints or skin. You could also feed him tinned sardines (or fresh if you can get them) every now and again to get the benefits right from the fish.
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Post by alfiemummy on Jun 5, 2020 22:23:44 GMT
alfiemummy Yes, I was going to say it depends on what you're feeding according to the article! Proflax is meant to be good, there's also Omega Star by Dorwest that I think is plant based, though not sure if it targets joints or skin. You could also feed him tinned sardines (or fresh if you can get them) every now and again to get the benefits right from the fish. Unfortunately tinned sardines will be a no too - have to be careful of protein intake because of his liver! Which is partly the reason salmon oil is being swapped out (although salmon itself is flagged as being bad for the liver due to copper content) honestly it's a bloody nightmare I've had to compile a very specific list of food and treats he's now allowed to eat that have the appropriate protein, fat and copper content as all need to be on the lower end of the scale, so any high protein additions or treats are going to throw out the balance on his meals! I hadn't thought of Omega star, I'll look into that too!
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Post by orpheous87 on Jun 6, 2020 19:37:25 GMT
alfiemummy Yes, I was going to say it depends on what you're feeding according to the article! Proflax is meant to be good, there's also Omega Star by Dorwest that I think is plant based, though not sure if it targets joints or skin. You could also feed him tinned sardines (or fresh if you can get them) every now and again to get the benefits right from the fish. Unfortunately tinned sardines will be a no too - have to be careful of protein intake because of his liver! Which is partly the reason salmon oil is being swapped out (although salmon itself is flagged as being bad for the liver due to copper content) honestly it's a bloody nightmare I've had to compile a very specific list of food and treats he's now allowed to eat that have the appropriate protein, fat and copper content as all need to be on the lower end of the scale, so any high protein additions or treats are going to throw out the balance on his meals! I hadn't thought of Omega star, I'll look into that too! Ah, of course! Ignore that then lol. It sounds like a nightmare, I have to say!! It seems to be more skin focused, but could be of some help. Is there a reason you want an oil for his joints as opposed to something like Riaflex? Just curious!
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Post by alfiemummy on Jun 8, 2020 23:58:44 GMT
We use Riaflex products too! I just like to cover all bases He's had salmon oil for years, whether or not it's helped who knows. But if I can find a suitable replacement would be nice
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Post by orpheous87 on Jun 10, 2020 18:44:17 GMT
Ahh, haha! That makes sense then!
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Post by caz2golden on Jul 25, 2020 13:51:54 GMT
How's Gypsy doing on the Galliprant caz2golden ? That's the one that didn't agree with Alfie and we had to go back to Rimadyl! Sorry to hikack but while we're on the topic of joints! Does anyone know of a good alternative to salmon oil? Alfie had been having this regularly but he now has an issue with his liver so I need to find something else as he's not supposed to have salmon - looking for more plant based? Sorry not been on in ages.
We had two bouts of sickness about week to fortnight in but since that been fine.
Its not made miraculous changes in her but I do think she is more comfortable.
What I have noticed is if I miss the turmeric it does make a difference!
I have permission to go ahead with hydro but as now jobs looking ever more at risk I have not followed it up, sounds bad but dont want to commit to something and then not be able to afford it a few months down the road!
Might be worth looking into if Boswellia is suitable with dogs with liver issues!
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