My dog throws up joint meds. What alternative helps with leg atrophy?

If he vomited after gving this, then it is very likely he isn't going to tolerate this medication. I am not sure if you are giving human brand or pet brand, but always give pet formulated joint supplements as these are the proper dosage. Also you should try giving it with food if you haven't done so already. If after these adjustments he is still vomiting, then it is best to not continue giving this and consult with your vet about other options. Best of luck with your pet Tifo moving forward. Take care. : )

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Anti-inflammatories need to be prescribed by your vet. But I highly recommend starting an Omega 3 fish oil which is a natural anti-inflammatory. I like Nordic Naturals or VRS Omega Benefits. Also I prefer veterinary glucomamines like Dasuquin or Glycoflex. I wish you the best! https://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/omegadog/ https://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=34368 https://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=33709

My personal preference, completed unrelated to PetCoach or Petco, would be Cosequin ( http://www.cosequin.com/dogs/ ) or Dasuquin ( http://www.dasuquin.com/en/products/#dog ). Both are made by Nutromax Labs.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would recommend that you look into other treatment options before considering euthanasia. There are a lot of treatment options nowadays including simple things like joint diets. I really like the Science Diet j/d for joints. This is usually very helpful. Sometimes adding other medications such as Amantadine, gabapentin and NSAIDs can help. There are other options like radiation therapy and laser therapy that can help. I recommend you discuss these options with your veterinarian. Best of luck!

Dasuquin with MSM and Cosequin DS Plus MSM (both by Nutramax Labs) are excellent products. I prefer these because it is the same company that makes the human product, Cosamin, and one of the few companies that submits its products for outside testing to verify ingredients. The GlycoFlex line of products would also be one to consider. These are my own personal recommendations.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is a great question! I think the ones that are specifically designed for dogs are way more complete. I would recommend you consider Cosequin or Dasuquin as both cover all the joint supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin that are great for joint health. Both of these are over the counter. You are usually able to see a marked improvement within weeks to a few months. Best of luck!

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach! If Max has been on antiinflammatories for a while now, I would recommend having his blood tested annually to make sure the medications are not causing damage to the liver or kidneys. With max being the age he is I would recommend annual blood work anyway even if he was not on medication so that any changes can be detected early. Switching to a bland diet for sensitive stomachs may also help. Purina has a probiotics called Fortiflora which may aid in digestion so I would also consider adding this in with his food. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help further.