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Frank Talk about Prescription MedicationsFor those who read this column, it is clear that I have reservations about the use of prescription arthritis medications for pets. The warnings and cautionary notes that the government has issued for these medications are playing out. I would like to relate a story I recently heard. What the Vet Did Not Tell Me The instructions she got from the vet were to give the dog the medication right after meals. Unfortunately, this pet developed a lot of very serious symptoms. The owner described them as "heavy breathing, a heart rate that was decreasing, and signs of extreme discomfort." This is not an old story. It happens when veterinarians do not advise their clients about side effects from prescription arthritis medications. This is not to fault the vet. This happens sometimes. However, the woman then tried to use aspirin to ease her pet's pain. If You Must Know the Truth I would still caution that the long-term use of aspirin or similar products can have long-term consequences; namely, that the use of Ibuprofen or aspirin (and, similar drugs) can increase cartilage degeneration in arthritic pets. Of course, short-term pain relief is not worth the risk in my opinion. Liquid Glucosamine I realize that veterinarians are slowly coming around to the use of glucosamine and hopefully, more will do so. I just do not think that any of us likes to see our pets suffer needlessly. I would close by saying that this is not to condemn the veterinarians. They do their best to address the problem as they see. On the other hand, you are entitled to know what the risks are when prescription arthritis drugs are used. See you next time. P.S. I know that you are bombarded with news reports about Hurricane Katrina. By the last estimate, there are some 30-40,000 pets that are missing or displaced. I would be the figure is higher. If you can, please donate, as we have, to any pet rescue organization of your choice. For information on arthritis in pets visit our site at http://www.arthritis-cats-dogs.com For information on glucosamine and the leading products read The Guide to Glucosamine Products. Or you can learn more about glucosamine formula Syn-flex®, our recommended glucosamine product. 
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Here's a few sample posts from the Forum...
Dawn
Hi Lynda
I'm using a powdered cetyl-Myristoleate from http://www.greyhoundgang.com/store///cat_5, I give him 1/2 teaspoon daily and we have noticed a signifigant difference in him since he started almost two weeks now!! I'm still giving him the allergy chinese herbs from dog cross but have stopped the t29 for now, I will start it again after we are done this container of cetyl. I just don't want to be over doing it!! We have also started home cooking for him brown rice, chicken, green beans and a bit of pumpkin along with the other supplements he is on. My sister was visiting on the weekend and says she noticed a big difference since the last time she saw him a few weeks ago. I'm thinking it's probably from the cetyl. Does your doggie have allergies also? Is he still unable to stand?
Have you had an xray to confirm that it is arthritis?
What other supplements are you giving to him?
Hopefully he's doing better this week!!
Dawn
Lynda
Hi, I have been using bromelain and boswellia for my dog and they have really helped. Since they are both blood thinners and so is msm I am not going to give them at the same time anymore. He had a trace of blood in his urine and does have a prostate problem and can't walk so it could be from a urinary tract or prostate infection, but I'm not sure. There was one site I saw and it said not to give bromelain for more than 8-10 days straight. It didn't say why and all the other sites said it was safe long term but I am leary. I'm going to only give it when needed and at a dose of 3-4mg per pound once am and only again in the pm if needed. I'm not going to give it for more than 5 days at a time. And only on those days if he's in pain. He has also been on saw palmetto for his prostrate which I found out is a blood thinner too. He hasn't had anything since Wednesday and seems fine, so I am going to back off. A month ago he had to take something every day. Just wanted to share this with you all because these are all blood thinning products..Chrondoiton,MSM,Bromelain,Boswellia,Shark Cartilage, Green Lipped Mussle, Devils Claw, The chrondoiton isn't as much of a blood thinner as the others and msm and green lipped mussle, shark cartilage aren't as bad as the herbs but if you combine them it could cause bleeding.
There is the product Winstonsjointformula and it has 750mg bromelain am and pm in it. That kind of scares me. It could just be my dog...he's old and pretty bad off, but I would hate for anyone to have bleeding problems. Just really check the stuff out that you are using and combining. Thanks.
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This concludes the October Issue of The Pet Arthritis Chronicle. Look for the next issue in your inbox on November 15th, 2005! Please forward to any friends that have pets with arthritis and who would be interested. You have received The Pet Arthritis Chronicle because you have subscribed to it (or it was forwarded to you by a friend). At any time, you may subscribe or unsubscribe here. For comments and questions relating to The Pet Arthritis Chronicle you may email This newsletter may be republished article by article or in whole as long as credit is given to author and link is provided to http://www.arthritis-cats-dogs.com Have a great October from The Pet Arthritis Resource Center and The Pet Arthritis Chronicle. See you next month!
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