Questions about Adequan injections.

[K9karen]

Thanks so much for this info, which I didn't know about. Mz Logan has hip dysplasia. The vet couldn't believe she was walking so well, as the Xrays look like mine! (like mommy, like doggie). After the dog park, she limps a lot. I give her Dasaquin, a Glucosamine/Cond prescription pill once a day. I neglected to refill it for 3 days last year, and her limp was more noticeable, so it must help. I feel blessed so far. I did buy steps so she can get into my new, higher car.

So, anyway, I'm glad I'll have an option. I really appreciate the feedback.

Hugs and kisses to your poor babies. Arthritis stinks.

[pitc9]

Thanks wolfsoul for the info, I do massage on him every day but sometimes he's too sore for it.
His hips are bone on bone now and the Adequan replaces the lost joint fluid and cartilage. It's actual cartilage that is injected into the leg muscle and the body directs it to where it's needed. Adequan has been shown to work best for dogs with arthritis due to hip disp. 90% of dogs respond to it and because it's all natural the side effects are minimal and can include burning, just like we humans feel when we're injected with cortisone. (I read a report the other day about a vet that injected himself with it and he can now ski again! ) I'm hopeful.. but also know that I will not let him suffer. He's had a hard life and he deserves peace one day finally. Karen, I'll keep you updated!!

[pitc9]

Buddy had his first injection Monday. My vet gives the injection into the back muscle once everyother week for 6 weeks, I've read that most vets give injections bi weekly for 4 weeks. But he says he does a lot of injections and they've found that this works for them! So... now it's just a waiting game to see if this is going to work for him.
The vet asid that his hips are mostly bone on bone and he only has 50% range of motion in both hips.
We go back for the 2nd injection on the 21st.

[Freedom]

Good luck, Buddy! POP (power of the paw!) to you!!!