...ce about 10 days ago and then again yesterday. My answer never gets posted. I have bulldogs. Main question is my female had pups in January and was due for heat in June, but missed. Is this normal? What could be causing this? Second, one of my males weighs 67 lbs and is developing Arthritis and/or hip dysplasia..what is his dose of cosequin? Thanks Heather

I answered your questions 2x look again. Sorry if you are having trouble finding the answers. Vetcare

...ss of deramxx in treating canine osteoArthritis

Deramaxx is new to the market but so far I have had good results with it. The clients have been happy with it. Deramaxx is an anti-inflammatory used to manage pain and inflammation ( esp. arthritis) vetcare

...on Metacam (meloxicam). Currently reduced from 10 to 6 mg. Is this the same as Rimadyl? Can he take aspirin or glucosamine with chondroitin instead? if so, what would the doze be?

No, metacam and rimadyl are different anti-inflammatories and should not be given together. Discuss other options with your vet. Gluc. with chon is safe to give with any anti-inflammatory. vetcare

...old and was diagnosed with having Arthritis to both of her hips. She is an inside dog, so she doesn't get much exercise and everytime we try to exercise her by playing fetch, she starts limping on her leg, so we stop because we are afraid to hurt her. From our vet we did recieve some steroid medication that really helped her alot, but the cost of the pills have forced us to stop giving it to her. What I am asking is I know that for humans, the doctor will tell them to take Aleve or Ibuprofen for the pain. Can I give my sheltie these antiinflammatory medications and maybe get the same effect as it would in humans? If not is there any kind of OTC medication we can give her to help my dog get around easier and cost effecient? My dog can hardly get up because she just limps on her leg soo much, causing her to lay around alot. She is overweight and we have put her on a diet but can't exercise her because her leg starts hurting her. What can

Aspirin is safe for dogs. You should call your vet for a dose and explain the situation to him/her. vetcare

...AL FOR ABOUT A WEEK. HE DOESN'T JUMP/RUN/ROLL ON HIS BACK. HE WALKS SLOWER THAN NORMAL. I TOOK HIM TO THE VET THEY PUT HIM ON RIMADYL THEY SAID HE PROBABLY HAS ARTHRITIS, I ASKED WHY HAS IT HAPPENED SO QUICKLY AND NOT GRADUAL, THE VET DIDN'T KNOW. THE VET DIDN'T WANT TO DO A XRAY CUZ HE WAS IN SO MUCH PAIN, COULDN'T EXTEND HIS HIND LEGS FULLY. I GAVE MY DOG ONE RIMADYL PILL AND HE WAS ACTING NORMAL, RUNNING/JUMPING AFTER 8 HOURS. NOW HE ROLLS ON HIS BACK (HE COULDNT ROLL OVER WITHOUT CRYING BEFORE THE RIMADYL)AND I NOTICE WHAT APPEARS TO BE A BRUISE ON HIS LOWER GENITAL AREA SHAPED ROUND SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL. IT APPEARS TO BE TENDER. SHOULD I STILL HAVE THE XRAY DONE, CONTINUE HIM ON THE RIMADYL? HE APPEARS TO BE BACK TO NORMAL, JUST HIS APPETITE IS NOT BACK TO NORMAL BUT IT COULD BE A SIDE EFFECT OF THE MEDICINE, WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST???? THANKS!!!!!!

This is not a side effect of the medication. I recommend a recheck at the vet. Maybe the bruise is the problem. vetcare

...EtoGesic for Arthritis in back legs which has helped, but now she has infection and needs to be spade. Question, at this age, how will the surgery affect her?

Well, if she has a pyometra you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. She will die of the pyometra if you do not go ahead with the surgery. If she is healthy otherwise, then I do not see any serious problems with going ahead with the sugery. I am sure she will feel better after surgery. vetcare

...with Arthritis, and looking to buy medication to relieve his pain. He was on medichan before and it worked well, but I can not afford the on going vet visits costs and medication cost. Is there somewhere I can buy this medication in bulk? Donna

Yes, you can buy cheaper online but you need a rx from the vet. We can call your vet as well. Call 1800-844-1427 for help. vetcare

...s--i believe if i could get rimadyl, it would be a great aid--i do not need to go to the vet and pay for an exam to determine this--since she was diagnosed with this when she was in for an unrelated procedure--can i get it on line through an order of some sort--thanks--peggy

No, sorry, this is a prescroption medication which means your vet needs to write one. vetcare

...s and my vet recommended Rimadyl. We had blood tests done before starting him on the RX. I has worked wonders on him. However the cost is pretty high. I noticed that online prescriptions are much lower but my vet won't write one for online use. Any idea how I can find a vet in Kansas City who will write Jake a prescription for this drug. I love my dog but the drug cost are really high. Any help would be great. thx jim

If your vet prescribed the medication the he is obligated to write you a rx. Call the state board and see what they can do to help. Talk to friends and neighbors, maybe they can recommend a vet. vetcare

... cats to take or herbal suppliments?

An excellent supplement for cats with arthritis is Cosequin for cats. vetcare

...s 17 pounds, but he was 26 pound last year..Jade ( the Cat) has a problem walking on his right hind leg, and limps all the time..He seems like he is in alot of pain. I took him to a vet, he told that he has Arthritis and his knee is out of place, he is over wiegh, and he is too old to have surgery, and it wouldn't be right to put him through it at his age... I was very unhappy with his answer.. So I waited a month, and took him to another Vet who told me, that he needed to lose weight, in which he did. From 26 to 17 pounds, and she put he on a better feeding pattern, and on cosequin, alsp a pain medication to use when he is in pain.. She told me he knee is popped out, and w/ the weigh, it doesn't help..Jade can walk (barely, somedays), and jumps on the furniture.. My hubsand tells me I spoil him cause I carry him up & down steps, and pick him up to go on the couch. But, I feel sorry for him , I know he can do this, but I try to help. Plus he

I recommend that you ask your vet for a referral to an orthopedic surgeon. vetcare

...ck just above her shoulder. I had it checked earlier with a needle biopsy. It was not cancer. However it has grown quite large. No sigh of pain. She is 10 1/2 years old. Also has Arthritis in her hips, so was not going to put her through surgery at her age. When last biopsied, the vet said she got only blood, and that was not good. I assume it might be cancer? Any suggestions other than making her comfortable until her condition worsens? Good appitite, likes lots of water, so that I have to monitor it. Also uses pill for incontenance.

Why don't you have the entire tumor removed and biopsied. vetcare

... dysplasia?Do Labs tend to get this type of problems at the age of 2

It is possible to see arthritis and/or hip dysplasia in a 2 year old lab. The most common clinical signs are limping especially after exercise. If you notice then then I recommend a vet visit. Your vet may want to take x-rays to confirm a diagnosis. vetcare

...thritus in left frt leg causes neck to tip to left crys with pain after laying on left side when sleeping and trying to walk vet could not find problem on sat. can i give him tylenol Arthritis pill till am monday b4 i take him back to vet

Tylenol can kill dogs so no tylenol. I usually recommend aspirin. A baby aspirin won't hurt. vetcare

...rescribed for Arthritis. My question is can he take a 1/2 to one whole pill in the morning and an aspirin in the evening without side effects such as bleeding? My second question is chewable rimadyl scored so that i can break them in half if necessary? Thanks for your time reading this. Sincerely Brenda

Chewable rimadyl is scored. It is ok to give the mornning dose of Rimadyl and an evening dose of asprin in replacement of the rimadyl. Good luck, vetcare