Treatment of Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: drugs and monitoring

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Treatment of Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: drugs and monitoring

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6 жыл бұрын

Has your pet just been diagnosed and your wondering what the treatment of arthritis in dogs and cats is? In this video I discuss the different drug treatments available, what the side effects are and how we can monitor our dogs and cats with arthritis to ensure they are as pain free as possible while at the same time minimizing side effects.
In this 3rd video in my arthritis series you will find out what drug is the best arthritis treatment for dogs and cats. Combined with the home care strategies discussed in my second video and you will be well on the way to ensuring your pet is as comfortable as possible.
There are many options out there and there can be no one-size-fits-all solution. Different drug treatments for arthritis will work differently in every individual. We also need to take into account any other illnesses the arthritis patient has. After all most arthritis dogs and cats are more elderly and the chance of a concurrent disease is reasonably high. Our arthritis treatment plan might be very different for an otherwise healthy senior compared to one also suffering from chronic renal disease or a liver condition. the best drugs to treat arthritis really will vary between individual.
NSAIDs are the most common choice and do an excellent job in most cases. Other options might include tramadol, gabapentin and even paracetamol (but never in cats).
Monitoring a dog or cats response to any home treatment changes or medications is also very important. Arthritis is a progressive disease and so what works now may not be enough in the future. Monitoring will ensure we make changes to our plan in good time rather than leaving our pets to suffer.
There is no cat or dog arthritis cure but we are able to treat this disease better than at any point in the past. You owe your pet as good a quality of life as possible.
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@dianavilcek5900 6 жыл бұрын

I found this three-part series to be comprehensive and well balanced. Dr. Avery provides a very informative overview with an emphasis on compassion and quality of life. I am so pleased to have found him!

@OurPetsHealth 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Diana! Would you mind if I added this testimonial to my website?

@dianavilcek5900 6 жыл бұрын

I would be honored! My cat Courtney is currently being treated for arthritis and CKD. I recently concluded my own research that entailed multiple consultations with my veterinarian as well as hours of discriminating internet research. Your videos not only matched all of the information I had so painstakingly obtained but also surpassed it. You are now my go to source! I am subscribed to your KZfaq channel and following you on Twitter. Thank you for providing such an invaluable resource for pet owners and pets alike.

@OurPetsHealth 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I hope you manage to treat and control both conditions and Courtney stays well and happy for a long time to come

@stacystryer7944 2 жыл бұрын

These were some great videos and very informative, although tears did well up when Dr. Avery discussed end of life. Thanks so much for the information

@OurPetsHealth 2 жыл бұрын

It's never something that we want to think and I hope it's a long way off for your furry family

@patriciahiranocolquiet9126 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your series about arthritis, pain management, and monitoring companion pets health . I am following my dog’s veterinarians’ advice and oversight . Our family appreciates your videos and look forward to viewing more of them. Kindest regards, PJ

@OurPetsHealth Жыл бұрын

glad to be of some help!

@kokovidakovic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much.

@davidmckinney6577 4 жыл бұрын

Diana I feel the same way about Dr Alex I think he is super smart and compassionate Dr. I love him like a brother he has helped me tremendously with my dogs Bigfoot and Arnold. I've been telling everyone about his channel.

@chrissydane2307 3 жыл бұрын

I gave my 6 yr old Old English Bulldog Hank Previcox perscribed to me by the vet after a minor cist removal. 5 hours after he came home iI gave him a pill and he went into distress 10 minutes after injesting it with food he was acting scared and dizzy and breathing like he was having a asthma attack. He collapsed and we rushed him to a emergency vet 25 minutes away (closest one) and he went into cardiac arrest in the parking lot. We ran him in and the did CPR but Previcox had killed him. He had no health issues besides allergies. I am destroyed over this but after looking into his medication I realized my people have a similar story. PREVICOX KILLED MY DOG DO RESEARCH BEFORE YOU GIVE THIS TO YOUR DOG, I WISH I HAD.

@videosofinterest9227 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. I had something similar happened where I gave my older sick dog medicine prescribed and same thing happened to her basically. The guilt will last for a while but you have to understand that you are thinking you are doing the right thing.. But I completely understand the feelings of distress guilt et cetera. But over time it will get better

@catherine7147 Жыл бұрын

Thank you..I will reach back to my vet as the NSAID is not doing enough for my dog.

@Hitech82 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. My Rottweiler Service Dog Damian is 9 years old 111.6lbs. He had ACL surgery at 2 and 4 on his knees. He recovered great. He lived an active life walking everywhere with me. 5 to 9 miles daily.. Last Wed Oct 21,2021 he woke up could hardly walk. After 2 days I got him into the Vet. She said he had sever arthritis and prescribed 1/2 of a 7.5mg Maloxican and 300mg of Gabapentine twice a day. After a week. All he wants to do is sleep. He seem to be in pain. Particularly when He is trying to get up.. He is eating and drinking well. When he first gets up. He can hardly walk. After a little distance he starts to move better. The Vet has him scheduled for Laser therapy tomorrow. What is the expectations for this out come?

@Itsjustinfitness Жыл бұрын

Does cbd oil help with arthritis?

@carolesigrist1679 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I was prescribed paracetamol for my dogs arthritis can long should I give her it to her. She's an 11 Yr old springer spaniel.

@tamararutland-mills9530 Жыл бұрын

What about canine aspirin that you buy at the pet stores? Can this help with swelling and arthritis pain in senior dogs?

@TrishCanyon8 Жыл бұрын

So anything besides meds?

@revathishindhe2199 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sir. I'm from India. Until my dog is facing worse arthritis i couldnt find out wat was the problem in him 😭 I had even taken him to the vet wen his first leg bent. But those idiots didn't say me about such disease instead they said just leave like tat it ll be alright 😭😭😭😭 Now today my puppy is unable to walk 😭😭😭 kindly save my baby 😭😭😭 i don't know how I can reduce his pain 😭😭😭😭 he is small breed dog but gained upto 16 kgs. I don't want my baby to suffer from pain. I can't even take up huge expenses, I'm not financially strong though.. Wen i take to vet they say for ethenize. Kindly someone tell me how can I save my baby 🙏🙏🙏🙏 i beg you 🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭😭

@revathishindhe2199 2 жыл бұрын

How would I reduce his weight now??

@revathishindhe2199 2 жыл бұрын

He is unable to walk also

@Chris24_ 3 жыл бұрын

Hey doc, I have to ask, is Arthritis the beginning of the end for my dog? I say this in the sense will it inevitable lead to him getting so immobile that some day he’d have to be put down? Any insight on this would be really helpful 😣

@Countrygarden2023 3 жыл бұрын

I’m worried about this too

@Chris24_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@Countrygarden2023 I spoke to my vet and she said it isn’t, according her she almost never saw arthritis be the downfall and end of a dog(like cancer etc) just something that requires treatment and extra care as they age. Hope this puts your head at ease 🙏🏻

@revathishindhe2199 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris24_ Its a big relax 🙏🙏🙏 my baby is completely immovabel now 😭😭😭 He is small breed and put on weight upto 16-20 kgs now. How should I reduce his weight?? Kindly give me the diet plan. I'm ready to sell my gold also for my baby 😭😭😭😭 but i can't see him in pain 😭😭😭 and how to reduce his weight n also refer some pain killing medicines. Until I get my salary i cannot take him to the vet. Someone please help me in reducing his pain 😭😭😭😭

@Chris24_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@revathishindhe2199 I’m not a vet, so I don’t think there’s much I can say other than you definitely need to take him back to the vet so they can SPECIFICALLY get him on a diet plan to reduce his weight. Pain Killers like Meloxicam can have lasting side effects so I wouldn’t just administer that him without consultation from a vet 🙁 how old is your dog? And can he do any moving at all?

@revathishindhe2199 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris24_ He is 10years Spitz. He is struggling to get up and walk.

@donnar9864 Жыл бұрын

My little Chihuahua Speckles has been put on gabapentin and levafen for arthritis, do you think that's a good combo or does the gabapentin get to a point where it doesn't work? Thank you, I'm a brand new subscriber.. 😊

@TEAMCHURCHGIRL 5 ай бұрын

I had to stop gabepinton for my 12 year shih tzu because it made him stop walking and crawling. He wasn’t like that before he started it. So he is off it.

@angie9092 2 жыл бұрын

My male dachshund has advanced arthritis. He was hurting so bad that he wouldn't walk. The vet gave him tramadol along with his gapapentin and this didnt help. i watched this video and asked for a NSAIDS and vet gave him carprofen. In 30 minutes our male dachsund was walking again. Then the side effect of diarrhea began on day 3. We stopped the carprofen. Now vet wants to give antibiotics? Any advice, please help.

@fredziffle5219 2 жыл бұрын

Arthritic dogs almost always can take glucosamine supplements. If you’re scared to give them ask your vet. Bone broth helps too. We make it easily & simply with our costco roast chickens bones & skin & water in our instant pot just hit broth & we cycle it twice to make sure the bones are soft.

@chaturaganegala 5 жыл бұрын

It would be nice if our pets didn't get this condition when they got older.

@OurPetsHealth 5 жыл бұрын

It sure would

@OurPetsHealth 6 жыл бұрын

What treatments are you giving your pet and are they working well? I'd love to know Sign up to my FREE arthritis mini-course: bit.ly/arthritis-course

@fredziffle5219 2 жыл бұрын

We give our arthritic dog bone broth made easily from chicken bones & skin in our instant pot just add water & push the broth button. We cycle it twice to make the bones soft. Our dog no longer limps, she’s no longer on dog pain meds & she runs & plays like a puppy. She still loves naps but she no longer licks her flank at all. She used to lick it like crazy constantly till her coat looked all ruff.