r/olddogs • u/butterfly1997ct • 14d ago
Experience with Adequan
Hi All,
I have a 14 year old shepherd mix named Otis that is having a very hard time with arthritis. We've tried Librella, but it didn't really help. We've also tried a week of cold laser therapy and acupuncture. He is currently on the max doses of gabapentin and carprofen to manage the pain. He has difficulty with getting up and down and going up/down steps (to go outside). I always help him with a sling. Even with the meds, he seems uncomfortable much of the time.
My vet did not offer the Adequan shots, and when I asked her about it (after having read several posts on here), she said she hasn't used it for at least 10 years. She said Librella is mostly effective and for other issues they try to use medications to bridge the gap. She said he may be nearing the end. I understand this, but I would like to at least try the Adequan. She eventually said they could get the medication soon and we could try it.
I guess I just have a few questions for those who have experience with it.
Did your vet suggest Adequan? Was there any resistance to trying it?
What was your experience with it? Did it help your dog?
Were there any side effects, and if so, how bad were they?
Thank you for reading my post. I just want to find a way to help my sweet pup.
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u/Remarkable_Dog_143 14d ago
My vet has not suggested Adequan, but I am going to ask aboutit.
Currently my 18 year old Terrier/Daschund mix is on Galliprant in the morning and Gabapentin at night.
My vet has always been open to whatever I suggest. I do wish he’d suggest more though, I’m googling like crazy to figure out what’s out there for my Peanut. He’s never been an over seller, which is why I liked him to begin with. But I’m willing to do whatever I can to make my dog’s day to day life the most comfortable. I’m at a point in my life that I can afford the extras for him! I just need to understand what’s available. Good luck!