Arthritis Medication for Dogs - Brief Product Profiles
Brief product profiles and discount prices on popular arthritis medication and prescription products for dogs
Rimadyl for Dogs
Rimadyl Meds
Novox Generic Alternative
The popular pet medication and anti-inflammatory product, rimadyl (generic carprofen), is a frequently prescribed
arthritis medication for
dogs. Rimadyl is manufactured by the well known pharmaceutical company
pfizer, and is available in a scored caplet or palatable, chewable tablet form. An
NSAID pet medication
(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), rimadyl is often prescribed to treat various kinds of
arthritis in dogs including hip dysplasia. Rimadyl has helped many dogs overcome arthritis and joint
pain successfully, however, side effects and severe adverse reactions are possible so you'll want to
visit extensively with your veterinarian before making a decision.
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EtoGesic Arthritis Medication
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EtoGesic is a prescription, non-narcotic, NSAID, with anti-inflammatory
and analgesic properties that only needs to be given once a day.
EtoGesic ( etodolac) is
often prescribed to treat pain and inflammation associated with
osteoarthritis in dogs. As with all NSAIDs, gastrointestinal and renal side effects may occur,
so, as always, you'll want to visit with your veterinarian first regarding your particular
pet and their specific needs.
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Deramaxx Chewable Tablets
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Novartis, the makers of deramaxx (deracoxbid), designed it
specifically to help battle everyday chronic osteo- arthritis pain,
it is also sometimes used to help with post operative pain resulting from orthopedic surgery in dogs.
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Metacam Liquid Suspension Pain Reliever
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Metacam (meloxicam) is a widely used NSAID pain reliever for arthritis in dogs that comes in a
tasty honey flavored oral suspension for accuracy and easy administration. As with all
NSAIDs
you should visit thoroughly with your veterinarian regarding
potential risks, other medications being given and suitability for your specific pet.
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Previcox
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From the trusted pharmaceutical company, merial, comes previcox (firocoxib), a newer generation NSAID arthritis
dog medication designed to provide fast pain relief for dog's with osteoarthritis.
Previcox is designed to act faster while causing less gastrointestinal complications and side effects than
some of the older NSAID product formulations.
For your convenience, previcox comes in a tasty flavored tablet for easier once a day administration.
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Zubrin Rapidly Disintegrating Tablets
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A pain relief NSAID medication for dogs over seven pounds, zubrin, comes in an easy to administer rapidly
disintegrating tablet that disintegrates in the mouth within seconds after placement on the tongue to
ensure proper administration. Zubrin appears to have done well in observation studies so far.
Side effects and adverse reactions are possible with all NSAIDs so
usage of zubrin should be closely monitored by your pet's veterinarian.
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Adequan Canine Injectable
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The adequan canine injectable, is prescription product injection for the
pain and disability of joint damage in dogs and is designed to be effective and
fast acting with long term results. An intramuscular injection, adequan canine is designed to
go to work in all major joints within two hours of administration and has been shown to sometimes
provide relief for as long as six months. Adequan for dogs works by
binding to the damaged cartilage and boosting it's metabolism, facilitating repair.
It also promotes production of the
synovial fluid while helping to
block the action of destructive enzymes that promote joint inflammation,
break down the synovial fluid, and attack the cartilage. A typical adequan treatment
would be injections twice a week for four weeks.
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Vetrin Canine Chewable Aspirin
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A Non-Prescription Product, But Always Check With Your Veterinarian First Regarding Suitability
Vetrin is a chewable aspirin just for dogs
in an easy to administer tasty, chewable roast beef flavored tablet. Vetrin is designed to relieve pain and
reduces inflammation in dogs and is often prescribed for post surgery joint pain, muscle strain,
sprains, injuries, arthritis and hip dysplasia. Even aspirin can have side effects and be aversive
to some dogs, so always visit with your veterinarian first before treating your particular dog with vetrin.
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Prednisone
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Prednisone is an anti-inflammatory medicine and a
steroid corticosteroid medication prescribed for a wide variety
of canine ailments including inflammation from arthritis. There are special precautions and potential side
effects possible from prednisone so you'll want to visit with your veterinarian regarding proper treatment
and observation.
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Robaxin-V (Methocarbamol)
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Robaxin is a anti-inflammatory anti-spasm muscle relaxer sometimes prescribed to help
treat certain sprain, disc, bursitis, synovitis and post surgery issues in dogs. Robaxin is a
prescription product, so please consult your dog's doctor first.
Ask your veterinarian about using
methocarbamol, the less expensive generic version.
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Phenylbutazone
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Phenylbutazone is a steroid medication primarily prescribed for the relief of pain and inflammation
associated with arthritis, fractures and painful injuries to the joints. There are
special precautions and instructions involved when giving your dog phenylbutazone and it should
always be given precisely to your veterinarian's instructions.
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Piroxicam
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Piroxicam is a NSAID prescribed to treat pain and inflammation caused by degenerative arthritis in dogs.
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Prednisolone
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A corticosteroid medication, prednisolone is sometimes prescribed to treat arthritis related joint
inflammation. There are special precautions and potential side
effects possible from prednisone so you'll want to visit with your veterinarian regarding proper treatment
and observation.
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Methylprednisolone
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Methylprednisolone is a steroid medication, sometimes prescribed to treat arthritis related joint
inflammation. There are special precautions and potential side
effects possible from prednisone so you'll want to visit with your veterinarian regarding proper treatment
and observation.
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Dexamethasone
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Dexamethasone is a steroid medication, sometimes prescribed to treat arthritis related joint
inflammation. There are special precautions and potential side
effects possible from prednisone so you'll want to visit with your veterinarian regarding proper treatment
and observation.
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Triamcinolone
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Often prescribed for allergic and dermatological disorders, triamcinolone acetonide is a
highly potent glucocorticoid sometimes prescribed to treat acute arthritis in dogs as well.
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Learn More About Arthritis Related Terms and Product Ingredients
Reading descriptions for arthritis medications for dogs can be a little confusing sometimes including
arthritis related medical terms and ingredient listings. We've tried to make the process
a little easier for you with a brief description of common terms associated with
arthritis in dogs,
medication terminology and
product descriptions.
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Buy Cosequin and Non-Prescription Joint Supplements Online
If your dog is suffering from arthritis you might discuss
non-prescription joint supplements with their
veterinarian. Supplements like Cosequin, Glyco-Flex, Synovi,
Vetri-Shark and others, can sometimes provide adequate relief and a safer alternative to prescription
products. Always visit with your veterinarian first regarding any pet health product before you
administer it to your dog.
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