11yr old Lab with arthritis.... Yumove or Flexivet
Discussion
Anyone have any experience of these two ?
Yumove
Flexivet
The old boy is very stiff when getting up, limps for 3 or 4 paces on right rear (hip i think), i wonder if he is also a little sore more of the time but puts up with it.
He had a course of Rimadyl a month or so ago but i don't think it helped that much and i don't really want to keep him on them anyway with the potential liver damage
The vet isn't 100% its arthritis but the £350 sedation and xray + Meds seems a bit extreme for 3 stiff paces so thinking about trying these.
The vet also isn't that keen on sedation because he has some occasional fits.
Have read a bit on both and the Yumove appears to have more feedback...
Gratuitous pic of Dan the 11 year retired (inherited) guide dog
Thanks in advance
Yumove
Flexivet
The old boy is very stiff when getting up, limps for 3 or 4 paces on right rear (hip i think), i wonder if he is also a little sore more of the time but puts up with it.
He had a course of Rimadyl a month or so ago but i don't think it helped that much and i don't really want to keep him on them anyway with the potential liver damage
The vet isn't 100% its arthritis but the £350 sedation and xray + Meds seems a bit extreme for 3 stiff paces so thinking about trying these.
The vet also isn't that keen on sedation because he has some occasional fits.
Have read a bit on both and the Yumove appears to have more feedback...
Gratuitous pic of Dan the 11 year retired (inherited) guide dog
Thanks in advance
He's 11, he deserves to have a few quid spent on him to help him.
Arthritis is debilitating for a dog and can make theif life a misery. There is a lot you can so to help, including diet (ensure good quality) weight control (overweight dogs struggle more) appropriate exercise regimes (4 shorter walks every day rather than 1 long walk) Good quality supplements (I don't know the above very well) pain relief used on a long term basis rather than intermittent. Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.
That should be enough to keep you busy. Why does your vet think it might not be arthritis. As long as they avoid acepromazine for his sedation he should be fine re: his fits, so xrays should really be considered esp if arthritis is not the top cause.
Arthritis is debilitating for a dog and can make theif life a misery. There is a lot you can so to help, including diet (ensure good quality) weight control (overweight dogs struggle more) appropriate exercise regimes (4 shorter walks every day rather than 1 long walk) Good quality supplements (I don't know the above very well) pain relief used on a long term basis rather than intermittent. Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.
That should be enough to keep you busy. Why does your vet think it might not be arthritis. As long as they avoid acepromazine for his sedation he should be fine re: his fits, so xrays should really be considered esp if arthritis is not the top cause.
bexVN said:
He's 11, he deserves to have a few quid spent on him to help him.
Arthritis is debilitating for a dog and can make theif life a misery. There is a lot you can so to help, including diet (ensure good quality) weight control (overweight dogs struggle more) appropriate exercise regimes (4 shorter walks every day rather than 1 long walk) Good quality supplements (I don't know the above very well) pain relief used on a long term basis rather than intermittent. Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.
That should be enough to keep you busy. Why does your vet think it might not be arthritis. As long as they avoid acepromazine for his sedation he should be fine re: his fits, so xrays should really be considered esp if arthritis is not the top cause.
Thank you for your advice with regards a few quid & if i was in the position at the moment i would be willing to pay thousands !! Arthritis is debilitating for a dog and can make theif life a misery. There is a lot you can so to help, including diet (ensure good quality) weight control (overweight dogs struggle more) appropriate exercise regimes (4 shorter walks every day rather than 1 long walk) Good quality supplements (I don't know the above very well) pain relief used on a long term basis rather than intermittent. Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.
That should be enough to keep you busy. Why does your vet think it might not be arthritis. As long as they avoid acepromazine for his sedation he should be fine re: his fits, so xrays should really be considered esp if arthritis is not the top cause.
I can assure you his diet (a not cheap prescription diet) & other supplements are of top quality ..
I said the vet isn't 100% its arthritis, the way i took it was the only way to confirm was for an xray to rule all other possibility's out...
Thank you for your advice and suggestions all (apart from the blindingly obvious) taken in...
Just off for his 3rd short walk of the day
Jasandjules said:
Also glucosamine, Vit C as much as they can take.
But Ainsworths is usually pretty cheap, and tends to work well on elder dogs (had a few friends try them now on elderly dogs including one with bad HD and it has improved him a lot)
Will call them tks But Ainsworths is usually pretty cheap, and tends to work well on elder dogs (had a few friends try them now on elderly dogs including one with bad HD and it has improved him a lot)
randlemarcus said:
Rufus (10) swears by(or at least barks by) a daily tin of tuna chunks in brine. His slightly stiff back right leg is by no means that of a two year old, but he moves a lot more easily.
Hello mate long time I'd rather keep him off that if possible
If anyone has used either of the two i asked about it would be great to hear how you got on...
Many tks
What's blindingly obvious to some isn't to others. I don't know you or your knowledge so apologies for trying to be thorough and covering ALL areas of tx that are important for arthritis care.
I would say if the vet isn't convinced that it us arthritis then it's even more important to consider xrays.
I would say if the vet isn't convinced that it us arthritis then it's even more important to consider xrays.
we use yumove for our retrievers, works very well we give them 3 each per day and noticed a considerable change from without tablets, we get them from here http://www.medicanimal.com/product/~product_id=103...
with discounts i get them for £26
with discounts i get them for £26
bexVN said:
What's blindingly obvious to some isn't to others. I don't know you or your knowledge so apologies for trying to be thorough and covering ALL areas of tx that are important for arthritis care.
I would say if the vet isn't convinced that it us arthritis then it's even more important to consider xrays.
Sorry if my reply was tart but have been close (Mum was one of 1st guide dog owners in the South East)to dogs for a few years I would say if the vet isn't convinced that it us arthritis then it's even more important to consider xrays.
Just parallel thinking atm
I will get a second Vet opinion anyway many tks again
He WONT go without
Will also update on how below goes
evoivboy said:
we use yumove for our retrievers, works very well we give them 3 each per day and noticed a considerable change from without tablets, we get them from here http://www.medicanimal.com/product/~product_id=103...
with discounts i get them for £26
Many tks will give them a try with discounts i get them for £26
Del,
My Golden Retriever had the same issues as he got older and our vet recommended we put him on Glucosamine tablets but asked to make sure they were the ones with Chondroitin in them. From memory we used "natures best" and Fred was on these for 3 1/2 years before he had to be put to sleep aged 14 years and 3 months - a bloody good innings for a full pedigree Goldie
He certainly benefitted from the tablets being added to his meals, 1 per meal twice a day, and after 2-3 months of regular medication (it takes a while for the dose to become effective) he was clearly better on his feet and enjoying being in the garden and going for short walks again.
You can get the tablets from most health food stores and we used to stock up whenever they were on a 2 for 1 offer even though they were not expensive anyway. Have a chat with your vet about using them before you take the plunge but it worked wonders on Fred and extended his life considerably
My Golden Retriever had the same issues as he got older and our vet recommended we put him on Glucosamine tablets but asked to make sure they were the ones with Chondroitin in them. From memory we used "natures best" and Fred was on these for 3 1/2 years before he had to be put to sleep aged 14 years and 3 months - a bloody good innings for a full pedigree Goldie
He certainly benefitted from the tablets being added to his meals, 1 per meal twice a day, and after 2-3 months of regular medication (it takes a while for the dose to become effective) he was clearly better on his feet and enjoying being in the garden and going for short walks again.
You can get the tablets from most health food stores and we used to stock up whenever they were on a 2 for 1 offer even though they were not expensive anyway. Have a chat with your vet about using them before you take the plunge but it worked wonders on Fred and extended his life considerably
I use Yumove, Vit E and cod liver oil from Holland & Barratts for my Springer who has a touch of arthritis. They seem to do the trick.
A couple of people have mentioned glucosamine sulphate but having done a lot of reading around on this topic the consensus seems to be that it's not as effective as the natural version made from green lipped mussels.
A couple of people have mentioned glucosamine sulphate but having done a lot of reading around on this topic the consensus seems to be that it's not as effective as the natural version made from green lipped mussels.
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