Firocoxib

Old age or even surgery should not keep a good dog down. No strollers or wheelchairs available to them, dogs must be able to get up and move despite the pain of chronic illnesses or surgery. Often, food supplements and bone and common medications are their best hope.

Anti-inflammatory

One in five dogs in the United States is suffering from osteoarthritis, making it one of the most common chronic diseases in dogs. This condition damages the cartilage of dogs or other joints.

Sometimes even observant owner can ignore the signs of arthritis, so ask yourself: Is your dog slow? Stiff and slow to rise? Gaining weight and sleeping more? These are all signs that could point to arthritis. A physical examination and x-ray can help diagnose the problem.

Treatments often include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to control pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis. NSAIDs are also given after surgery to help the dog gets up early and around. An active dog will be healthier and live longer.

Deramaxx Chewable Tablets, an NSAID of the coxib class, help control the pain of osteoarthritis and both bone surgery. These tablets taste of beef are chewable and available in three strengths.

Another NSAID, Etogesic, also reduces pain and the pain of osteoarthritis in dogs. Etogesic not suitable for dogs under 11 pounds. It is generally well tolerated and is also available in three strengths.

Meloxicam is a NSAID by mouth to help control pain and improve the dog's ability to move. The syrup should be administered orally with food. The drug is available in five sizes dropper bottle. The syrup should be placed directly on food for dogs under 10 pounds. It can be administered directly into the mouths of larger dogs.

Firocoxib, an oral NSAIDs for dogs is designed to improve the mobility of a dog. The chewable drug can be administered with or without food. Firocoxib is available in two strengths.

Rimadyl (carprofen) is another NSAID to treat dog arthritis pain and inflammation. It is also said to help control postoperative pain. It is available in three dosage form of tablets or chewable tablets, and can be taken with or without food. Tests show most dogs find the product acceptable.

Zubrin (tepoxalin) is another NSAID to control pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis. Place the tablet rapidly disintegrating in the mouth of the dog, holding the mouth closed for four or five seconds for the tablet disperses. It should be administered with food or in one or two hours of eating. It is available in three strengths.

Supplements

Besides medication, there are many supplements that can improve the quality of life of your dog.

Adequan Canine is an intramuscular injection which helps to control non-infectious or traumatic degenerative arthritis in dogs. It is a semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycan made from bovine cartilage.

Arthogen for dogs contains glucosamine and chondroitin, which help to rebuild cartilage in damaged joints. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that will gradually improve the health of your dog. Arthogen can be used in combination with other products to offer more relief to dogs with arthritis. It is available in tablets, capsules, powders and liquids by mouth. It is usually administered once a day during the lifetime of the dog.

Cosequin Double Chewable strength for dogs, combining glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and manganese ascorbate, dogs help maintain healthy joints. The chewable tablets are available in five strengths. Cosequin Sprinkle Capsules are also available for dogs weighing less than 24 pounds.

Flexile Rx treats dogs with mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain by inhibiting two lanes and provide powerful antioxidant activity to absorb the harmful free radicals. .