Kyna Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hi all, Isla will be 14 in October and is showing discomfort in her back and her front left 'wrist' - she has spondylosis in her back and reduced mobility in her front left wrist. We have reduced the duration of her walks - she has been on glucosomine for years - and when the pain is acute we give her Metacam. She also has a joint complex food mixed in with her senior food. We started subdermal Cartrophen injections 4 wks ago and - this week will be her 4th and then we are to start monthly injections. My concern is that I don't really see an impact. She is a stoic dog so I don't know... Any thoughts to pro's or con's for continuing the shots? Thanks, Kyna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyTDogs Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 If your wallet can handle it, I'd continue the injections. Even if great relief isn't noted it may still delay the progress of joint deterioration. HTH, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Can you tell me about Cartrophen? That is one I've never heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyTDogs Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Can you tell me about Cartrophen? That is one I've never heard of. I think it is only in Canada but it is very similar to Adequan, polysulfated glycosaminoglycans (PGAGS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyna Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 "Cartrophen is a pale yellow, sterile liquid solution. Contained in each mL of Cartrophen are 100 mg of Pentosan Polysulphate Sodium, .01 mL of Benzyl Alcohol used as a preservative, 2.2 mg of Sodium Phosphate and 6.8 mg of Sodium Acid Phosphate both acting as buffers. " http://www.ehow.com/about_5538312_side-effects-cartrophen.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Here's an article about cartrophen. My vet says he prescribes it over Adequan because there are studies showing that it can slow some of the damage attendant with HD and other ortho problems. It's given SQ once a week as a loading dose, then monthly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyna Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 MTDogs, That is a good way to look at it - it is ~$11/mo and we can administer it at home so we are going to go ahead with long-term treatment. It is difficult watching these beautiful creatures experience pain but my favourite dogs are old dogs. Thanks to everyone who replied. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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