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Rated 4 out of 5
by layne
works well- BE PATIENT
i have some tips for users of this medicine that i haven't seen online yet. your dog may not be able to tolerate the full dose at first;my dog got extremely dizzy where he was unable to stand up and was circling non-stop. i cut his dose in half for an entire month, by the second month he was able to get the full dose and BAM-he started getting better. the first month he stayed the same but the purpose was to get his body used to the medicine. he is now looking us in the eye again, aware of our presence, napping in the day like he used to, stopped endlessly pacing, etc. etc. . he is a 17 year old chinese crested and it's good to have him back!!!! (still peeing on the floor, but we'll take it! ) 01/16/2015
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Rated 5 out of 5
by Anonymous Pet Parent
ShihTzu Cushings-
My pet was diagnosed with Cushings at 5 years old- Anipryl has done wonders. Since he's so mild mannered I was afraid to use the harsher treatment, and he is now 14 years old and still doing well. PetCareRx has saved me so much money, as Anipryl is much more expensive at my vet. 05/31/2011
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Rated 5 out of 5
by Brenda_dog_lover
Miracle Drug
My 14-year-old German Shepherd mix has been on selegiline (Brand name: Anipryl) for six years now. It is a miracle drug. He was doing all of the typical "doggie Alzheimer's" behaviors mentioned in other reviews, but once he started on this drug, he was back to his old, sweet self. I really believe this has contributed so much to his quality of life. I would have put him down at age nine when he started to get aggressive and did not recognize people he knew, but my vet suggested this medication. It was a miracle! I am so pleased with this product. Here's a tip: It is often back-ordered, and his behaviors and symptoms regress within two days, so I always keep it stocked up at the house so he (and we) do not suffer. I highly recommend this prescription. Give it a try if your dog has been diagnosed with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction. 03/21/2010
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Rated 5 out of 5
by poodle_runner
Improved Quality of Life
I was hesitant to start using Anipryl in my 13 year old Lhasa Apso, Sadie. I didn't want her to experience any side effects, but I decided to take the chance because her quality of life was suffering. It was breaking my heart to see her so "out of it." I noticed improvements in her immediately. She wasn't staring into space any longer and started showing me more affection. She seemed less confused and stopped isolating herself. It's not a miracle, but if your pet is suffering, take the chance. You may get your old dog back! 03/12/2010
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Rated 4 out of 5
by Jeff_a_terrier_owner
Cushings Disease Treatment
My Australian Terrier has been on Anipryl since Sep'08 to treat a somewhat mild case of Cushings. This, plus other nutritional supplements, has been a big help. It has moderated her hunger, drinking, wetting and ability to sleep thru the nite (rather than waking up at 2:30am barking for food!). Her skin and coat also improved after taking the drug. Although some vets do not deem it as effective as other, stronger drugs, it does not have the side effects of the others....I recommend trying it if your dog suffers from Cushings , particularly if other conditions are not present. As one other owner noted, over time, it may cause the dog to lose appetite and even become anorexic.....but this is not typical. Just keep an eye on your dog's eating behavior and you should be fine. 05/28/2009
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Rated 4 out of 5
by Jeff_a_terrier_owner
Cushings Disease Treatment
My Australian Terrier has been on Anipryl since Sep'08 to treat a somewhat mild case of Cushings. This, plus other nutritional supplements, has been a big help. It has moderated her hunger, drinking, wetting and ability to sleep thru the nite (rather than waking up at 2:30am barking for food!). Her skin and coat also improved after taking the drug. Although some vets do not deem it as effective as other, stronger drugs, it does not have the side effects of the others....I recommend trying it if your dog suffers from Cushings , particularly if other conditions are not present. As one other owner noted, over time, it may cause the dog to lose appetite and even become anorexic.....but this is not typical. Just keep an eye on your dog's eating behavior and you should be fine. 05/28/2009
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Rated 5 out of 5
by Amy_a_dog_and_guinea_pig_owner_mom_of_3_kids_too
Helped Cushing's Disease Symptoms But May Be Cause of Loss of Appetite
I have a dog approximately 10 or 11 years old who started wetting inside the house at about age 9. He was also nervously pacing, drinking excessive amounts of water, shaking for no apparent reason and panting in the middle of winter. It was heartbreaking. After some bloodwork, our vet diagnosed our dog with Cushing's Disease (spelling?) which is an adrenal gland malfunction which can cause all of the above symptoms. After being on 30 mg of Anipryl for one and a half years, while the original symptoms are under control (it only took a week for improvement), our dog is hardly eating anymore and has lost some weight. The vet has recommended giving this dose of pill every other day instead of daily. Talk to your vet if your pet loses his/her appetite after being on these meds for a while. 03/24/2009
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Rated 5 out of 5
by Anonymous Pet Parent
Old dog - new life
My 13 yo standard poodle would just stand facing a door and scratch on it. She was disoriented and anxious. She's been on anapryl for 1.5 years now, and I feel that time has been a gift. She has many days now where she's as bouncy as ever, playing with the other dogs and coming out to the stable with me. Worth the money!SS 07/14/2008
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