LJ starts Adequan

[LJsMom]

Our appointment is at 4:30 tomorrow. I have no idea how much its going to cost but it doesn't matter. I do intend to get my moneys worth out the $50 office visit by getting her nails cut.

[3K9Mom]

Joanne, is there another vet in town (or the next town over) that you can go to for this? That $50 injection fee is just killing me.

Maybe a vet that specializes in rehab (one that has treadmills) or an alternative/holistic vet? It's always nice to have a second set of eyes look at our seniors anyhow; get a second opinion about what we're doing, suggestions about what else we could be doing...

I'm just over here, how we can save you some $$$, or at least get the most benefit for the $$ you are spending. Most likely, it's going to be a tech giving the injection anyhow, so that $50 seems to be a lot of money for very little benefit, since you have to pay for the Adequan separately too...

As you know, I don't skimp on my kids. But I don't like getting gouged either.

[savonuska]

Oh **** you can do it yourself!!! I promise its not that hard. I will even talk you through it via telephone and webcam! That is Benny's miracle drug. he is 4 years old with severe bilateral HD, not supposed to be still walking!

Are they giving it im or sub q? the rehab vet i use gives it sub q, says he has a 90% success rate, where as IM he feels doesnt have as good or as quick results, often times causing that muscle to be sore.

[LJsMom]

Well, if they really do charge $50 plus the adequan, I think I can get my holistic vet to do it. She offered to give LJ what she had left - but it wasn't enough for a full dose. She doesn't stock it anymore because her horse clients found it cheaper online. She was thinking that it shouldn't cost more than $20-$30 per visit at my regular vet. She's thrilled that I want to try LJ on it.

I don't know if the vet will do sub-q or IM. The holistic vet does sub-q. She says it stings less.

I really can't do it myself. I can't even look when they give my dogs needles. I'm a fainter. Great mother I am!

[LJsMom]

$30 re-check exam
$30 nail trim
$30 adequan

We're looking a total of $480 for the 8 injections.

[3K9Mom]

My vial came in the mail today (I didn't have a chance to drive way out there to the holistic vet's office, so they mailed it). It cost me $50 for a 5mL vial (100mg per mg strength) , and they threw in the syringes for free.

Boni's dose is 0.8 mL, so LJ's would be roughly twice that..?

The directions are for IM injex. I've never done that before. I'll have to have one of the techs at my regular vet's office show me how, or do it sub-Q.

Wonder if I can put it in her fluids. Lol, that would be too easy...

[LJsMom]

I think the vet did IM. Not really sure, I wasn't looking.

[Brightelf]

Sending tons of good positive energy that the Adequan helps sweet Lady Jane. Can you do this the way I did it with my last senior? Ask for a "tech appointment only." This was basicly just the cost of the shot, without an office visit fee. The FIRST shot may be an office visit, to inform you of anything like side-effects from the first shot that perhaps you may or may not see, and how long it may take to have an effect, etc.. but after that. .. these Adequan shots can be just a tech visit, and her quick in-and-out should not cost the office visit fee.

HUGS to you, and may Lady Jane really respond well to the Adequan!

[LJsMom]

Patti, I will have to ask about a tech appointment. Vet visits take a lot out of LJ so she (and I) fell asleep early tonight.

[Brightelf]

Joanne, this was standard at my vet. Can you go to another vet if they become greedy and insist each shot needs a full re-check/office visit? Just for the shots, a different vet, I mean?
The appointments should be quick-- one IM shot and Lady Jane is out the door. You probably will wait in the waitingroom if you like, and LadyJane will be in and out from the tech room in just a few minutes.

If you need or want something extra like bloodwork now and again to check on any arthritis meds she may also be taking, that would be an office visit.. but I say these shots should be just a quick tech appointment.

Wishing all the very best to wonderful Lady Jane! She is in my thoughts and prayers that the Adequan makes her feel more mobile, and much better.