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How effective is Flexicose in treating a dog's arthritis?
My 14-year-old beagle had recently been suffering from arthritis to the point where he could barely walk, so we took him to the vet to see if there was anything we could do to help. The vet prescribed 10 days worth of Rimadyl, which has helped him tremendously. He was able to walk again and was in better spirits in general.
Despite the fact that it was expensive, I felt like it was helping him so I was going to get some more... but then I did some research and found out that many dogs were having negative reactions to the drug and that it might be dangerous to give to dogs. He didn't seem to be showing any side effects but I didn't want to risk it, so I looked for other options and found Flexicose, which is a glucosmine and chondroitin supplement. We just started giving him the Flexicose in his food.
Have any of you used Flexicose for your dogs? What is its effectiveness when compared to a prescription drug like Rimadyl?
4 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Here, we have Flexidin made for dogs, glucosamine/chondroitin. I've used that in addition to Metacam. The supplement was not enough for my dog, it just didn't take her pain away.
Metacam is the most effective arthritis pain medication there is for dogs. My dog was on the Metacam from the time she was 8 until she died at 15. This medication can also have side effects over the long-term. When I tried to wean her off it using another med Tramadol, it just didn't do the job. Within a month, she could barely walk again, so I kept her on the Metacam with no ill effects. Both Rimadyl and Metacam can cause liver complications and can, in fact cause Cushings Disease. There is no prescription medication without side effects and the alternative medications may not take the pain away. The Flexicose may take months to show any kind of improvement.
I wish you all the best with this.
- ?Lv 45 years ago
Rimadyl (generic name carprofen) is an NSAID which not only relieves pain but inflammation, making it a very good choice for arthritis, but it is not the only effective choice. Supplements containing glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, sam-E, fish oil, turmeric, green tea extract, and CoQ10 all help. There are dog supplements containing various combinations of these ingredients. Those made for humans can also be used if the dog is a large breed. Quality control is always a consideration, since supplements are poorly regulated, so for piece of mind you may want to stick with those sold by veterinarians. Medications that relieve pain without treating inflammation can also be used. Tramadol (Ultram) is a popular one. It is less expensive than Rimadyl and does not irritate the gut like Rimadyl can, but does nothing to slow the deterioration of the joints.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I start with something basic like Sasha Blend-shark cartlidge ingredients and other fish., another cheaper alternative is Vets ALl natural shark cartlidge. These are both natural ingredients based on using fish and bones to help ease arthritis. I'm currently using sasha blend which has had amazing result on my almost 14yr old dog.
If that doesn't work i suggest trying an artristist injection.
