Clipper just got first adequin shot

readaboutdogs · 03-18-2013, 02:32 PM

Just got back from the vet. We started clipper on his first adequin shot. He has a lot of arthritis in both back legs, the right seems worse. They also gave him tramadol 50mg, 2 tabs twice aday. He had that lip pyoderma or infection they gave me another round of clindamycin 150mg one twice a day. Poor guy! I went ahead and gave him both meds when we got home. Hope that wasn't too much all at once with the shot too, they said ok to give all. Hoping this will give him relief . Any thoughts about all this? He also takes springtime fresh factors, joint health and omega 3 6 9, they did say probably just use joint health and the omega. Going Friday for next adequin shot.

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 03-18-2013, 02:35 PM

SOME dogs get a little diarrhea from Adequan (my dog didn't but he was not sensitive that way). The loading dose is 2x/week for 4 weeks and then you determine frequency from there (monthly, 3 weeks, whatever). I saw results aftr about 4 shots - his back end didn't sag and if I pressed on it, didn't go down. I thought the stuff was amazing.

I like the Fresh Factors - wonder why they said that.

Good luck with the Adequan, let us know how it goes!

readaboutdogs · 03-18-2013, 02:45 PM

I think they said they both contain the chondroitin, they just said probably didn't need it. I too thought he perked up after using it. They said you don't want to run into getting toxic.

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 03-18-2013, 02:47 PM

Did they have the ingredient list - I would just print both out and bring them on Friday.

I have had vets read both with no issue but always good to get more information.

readaboutdogs · 03-18-2013, 02:56 PM

Yes I took the bottles with me to show all he took as part of his check up. I think I might cut out one dose as I think it does perk him up. They didn't say not to give, just he probably didn't need it. I only give 3 each of the springtime products, even though that is low according to his weight. He weighs about 95 pounds. Couldn't get a good weight on him today, couldn't get on the scales well.

readaboutdogs · 03-24-2013, 12:18 PM

Clipper got his second adequin shot on Friday. I think I see some improvement. When I run my hands down his back and over his hips he doesn't sway down. He seems to get up a little easier. No diarrhea or stomach upset. They had given me tramadol for him also, but it makes him kind of loopy, shakes his head! He doesn't appear to be in pain so I haven't given him that except for when we came home from the first shot I gave as prescribed, then I gave him one dose after we got home from second. It's still hard getting him in and out of car, have to help get his front legs in then lift in his backend. Im hoping he will continue to get improvement! Will go for next shot on tues!

readaboutdogs · 03-27-2013, 11:25 PM

Another update, clipper had third shot tues. still rather weak on his right leg. When I run my hand over his back and hips still doesn't sway down, that's good! He did stand almost the entire time we were at vet office, even the vet commented on that. Wagging his tail a little more! He was pretty wore out by the time we got home, so his legs were weak and fell on his bottom when he went to poop. He has done that from time to time over the past 6 months, poor old guy, it like imbarrases him it seems like. Helped him up, gave him a dose of the tramadol, cleaned him off. He seems pretty perky today. Has a better time stepping up into kitchen from garage, it's just a small step up, but he doesn't lift that back foot up sometimes and will trip. Wants to run but can't. Next shot will be Friday.

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 03-28-2013, 07:16 AM

That sounds like it is starting to help! Does he have some back issues? The one leg almost sounds like it - it can help that too.

For in and out of the car, check out the Ruffwear webmaster harness: Canine Orthopedic Equipment Designed for Increased Mobility and Extra Support - Whole Dog Journal Article

readaboutdogs · 03-28-2013, 11:07 PM

We haven't had back X-rays done, they said he has the arthritis in both back legs pretty bad. I'd like to see if we can get him further along with the adequin and do some hip and back films, but have a feeling at his age it would still be comfort control that would be the main objective. Hoping it will make him more stable on his legs. Yes I'll look into the harness, thanks! I wish there was a ramp that fit up to a car better.

readaboutdogs · 03-31-2013, 08:40 PM

Clipper got his 4th shot on Friday, we will go monday for #5. He seems more stable on his legs, even tried to hike his leg to pee! Still stable when I run my hands down his back and hips! Has a little easier time getting up, and stays standing longer! He has had no stomach issues. I still give him the fresh factors, joint health and omega 3 6 9. The tramadol I have been giving just at nite so he can get a good nite sleep. They said they do 6 shots then once a month. I think it is helping him, I understand it won't reverse everything but am glad it is giving him a higher comfort level, and stability.

03-18-2013, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
readaboutdogs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oklahoma Posts: 442	Clipper just got first adequin shot Just got back from the vet. We started clipper on his first adequin shot. He has a lot of arthritis in both back legs, the right seems worse. They also gave him tramadol 50mg, 2 tabs twice aday. He had that lip pyoderma or infection they gave me another round of clindamycin 150mg one twice a day. Poor guy! I went ahead and gave him both meds when we got home. Hope that wasn't too much all at once with the shot too, they said ok to give all. Hoping this will give him relief . Any thoughts about all this? He also takes springtime fresh factors, joint health and omega 3 6 9, they did say probably just use joint health and the omega. Going Friday for next adequin shot.

03-18-2013, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 22,776	SOME dogs get a little diarrhea from Adequan (my dog didn't but he was not sensitive that way). The loading dose is 2x/week for 4 weeks and then you determine frequency from there (monthly, 3 weeks, whatever). I saw results aftr about 4 shots - his back end didn't sag and if I pressed on it, didn't go down. I thought the stuff was amazing. I like the Fresh Factors - wonder why they said that. Good luck with the Adequan, let us know how it goes! __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org Help a rescue: wish some big dogs a Happy Howliday! www.bigdogsbighearts.blogspot.com Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight. Albert Schweitzer

03-18-2013, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 22,776	Did they have the ingredient list - I would just print both out and bring them on Friday. I have had vets read both with no issue but always good to get more information. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org Help a rescue: wish some big dogs a Happy Howliday! www.bigdogsbighearts.blogspot.com Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight. Albert Schweitzer

03-24-2013, 12:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
readaboutdogs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oklahoma Posts: 442	Second adequin shot Clipper got his second adequin shot on Friday. I think I see some improvement. When I run my hands down his back and over his hips he doesn't sway down. He seems to get up a little easier. No diarrhea or stomach upset. They had given me tramadol for him also, but it makes him kind of loopy, shakes his head! He doesn't appear to be in pain so I haven't given him that except for when we came home from the first shot I gave as prescribed, then I gave him one dose after we got home from second. It's still hard getting him in and out of car, have to help get his front legs in then lift in his backend. Im hoping he will continue to get improvement! Will go for next shot on tues!

03-27-2013, 11:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
readaboutdogs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oklahoma Posts: 442	Third adequin shot Another update, clipper had third shot tues. still rather weak on his right leg. When I run my hand over his back and hips still doesn't sway down, that's good! He did stand almost the entire time we were at vet office, even the vet commented on that. Wagging his tail a little more! He was pretty wore out by the time we got home, so his legs were weak and fell on his bottom when he went to poop. He has done that from time to time over the past 6 months, poor old guy, it like imbarrases him it seems like. Helped him up, gave him a dose of the tramadol, cleaned him off. He seems pretty perky today. Has a better time stepping up into kitchen from garage, it's just a small step up, but he doesn't lift that back foot up sometimes and will trip. Wants to run but can't. Next shot will be Friday. Last edited by readaboutdogs; 03-27-2013 at 11:28 PM.

03-18-2013, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
readaboutdogs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oklahoma Posts: 442	I think they said they both contain the chondroitin, they just said probably didn't need it. I too thought he perked up after using it. They said you don't want to run into getting toxic.

03-18-2013, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
readaboutdogs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oklahoma Posts: 442	Yes I took the bottles with me to show all he took as part of his check up. I think I might cut out one dose as I think it does perk him up. They didn't say not to give, just he probably didn't need it. I only give 3 each of the springtime products, even though that is low according to his weight. He weighs about 95 pounds. Couldn't get a good weight on him today, couldn't get on the scales well.

03-28-2013, 07:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 22,776	That sounds like it is starting to help! Does he have some back issues? The one leg almost sounds like it - it can help that too. For in and out of the car, check out the Ruffwear webmaster harness: Canine Orthopedic Equipment Designed for Increased Mobility and Extra Support - Whole Dog Journal Article __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org Help a rescue: wish some big dogs a Happy Howliday! www.bigdogsbighearts.blogspot.com Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight. Albert Schweitzer

03-28-2013, 11:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
readaboutdogs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oklahoma Posts: 442	We haven't had back X-rays done, they said he has the arthritis in both back legs pretty bad. I'd like to see if we can get him further along with the adequin and do some hip and back films, but have a feeling at his age it would still be comfort control that would be the main objective. Hoping it will make him more stable on his legs. Yes I'll look into the harness, thanks! I wish there was a ramp that fit up to a car better.

03-31-2013, 08:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
readaboutdogs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: oklahoma Posts: 442	4th adequine shot Clipper got his 4th shot on Friday, we will go monday for #5. He seems more stable on his legs, even tried to hike his leg to pee! Still stable when I run my hands down his back and hips! Has a little easier time getting up, and stays standing longer! He has had no stomach issues. I still give him the fresh factors, joint health and omega 3 6 9. The tramadol I have been giving just at nite so he can get a good nite sleep. They said they do 6 shots then once a month. I think it is helping him, I understand it won't reverse everything but am glad it is giving him a higher comfort level, and stability.

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