Is ETOZOX an anti-inflammatory and effective for dog hip dysplasia?

All drugs have the potential of side effects so there is always a risk for something to happen. If used appropriately, the risk is usually minimal. I have never used Etozox for a dog so I am not sure of the risk of side effects. If your vet prescribed the medications than you could use it as prescribed, otherwise do not give it to your dog. There are plenty of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications that are specifically made for dogs (Previcox, Deramaxx, Rimadyl) so you could ask your vet to prescribe something that is commonly used in dogs.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Thankfully panosteitis is a self limiting disease and will resolve. The hip / elbow dysplasia can be quite uncomfortable and may need surgical intervention if severe enough by an orthopedic surgeon. NSAIDs are ok to give short term but long term is where you may see liver damage. I always start with a conservative approach for arthritis / joint discomfort. Below are the products I would recommend for Rogue and starting these early may be beneficial in the long run. Some of these products you will only be able to purchase from your vet. 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 you further. 1. Fish Oil- Wellactin- Omega 3 fatty acids (DHA) is recommended for arthritis. This is especially important with arthritis patients with kidney disease. Very safe, in overdosage may cause acid reflux or diarrhea. If used in very high doses (especially with aspirin products) may cause prolonged bleeding. Dose is generally 100 mg per 10 pounds. 2. Glycoflex- Glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM supplements are beneficial for multiple types of arthritis and appear to aid in cartilage health. Generally 100 mg/ 10 pounds of body weight is the recommended dosing for glucosamine. Glucosamine products should be used cautiously with diabetic patients. 3. Cetyl-M- This joint supplement uses Cetyl Myristoleate as the main ingredient. This supplement helps in lubricating the joints. This is highly recommended for hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, and carpus arthritis. This supplement is very effective for arthritis/tendon sheath pain. This is commonly used for animals that are chewing over a joint. 4. Duralactin- This product uses milk proteins to reduce inflammation in the body. This product is very safe and has been used in most species of animals with almost no side effects. This is highly recommended for back arthritis/pain. 5. Niacinamide- This is one of the B vitamins and appears to help with arthritis- the dose is 500 mg for dogs over 25 pounds, and 250 mg under 25 pounds. Give the dose 3 times per day. This product is very safe and inexpensive. 6. Adequan Injections - This is an injectable product that can help especially with spinal arthritis in many species of animals. This is an injectable form of chondroitin and works much more rapidly than oral forms of chondroitin. Should not be used with bleeding disorders. This injection is given every 1-4 weeks to help with arthritis. LIFESTYLE CHANGES - Weight loss and exercise are critical to the management of arthritis. If your pet is overweight, changes such as decreasing treats, changing to a diet or prescription weight-loss food, and increasing the amount of low-impact exercise such as swimming, will help to decrease pain and support the joints. PRESCRIPTION DIET - Prescription formulation diets are recommended to provide fish oil, glucosamine, chondroitin and other supplements. This is an especially good option for patients that may be difficult to medicate. Royal Canin Mobility Support and Hills j/d are excellent options for joint supplementation. Reevaluate how much food you are giving each day as these foods are high in fat (fish oil) and may cause weight gain. COLD LASER THERAPY- These treatments stimulate stem cells to re-activate and continue the healing process. This also appears to aid in blood flow and reduce muscle spasms in the area. These treatments are performed weekly for one month, then once monthly as needed. These especially help during the cold winter months when arthritis flairs up. ACUPUNCTURE- can be used to stimulate blood flow and pain release with arthritis.

Hello. Yes it can, as this is a common nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug. But since I have information on any of Kenzie's medical history, please talk to your veterinarian who can recommend the correct dose to give him. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor Rocco! There are many treatment options for managing hip dysplasia in dogs. I'm not sure what kind of medication he's currently taking, but many dogs with this problem benefit from a combination of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like Rimadyl or Previcox along with a pain medication like tramadol and/or gabapentin. Glucosamine/chondroitin and omega-3 fatty acid supplements have also been shown to be helpful in many cases, and can safely be given with all of the above medications. Finally, adjunct treatment options like laser therapy and acupuncture can also be very helpful for some dogs with hip dysplasia. I would recommend talking with your vet about these options to see what they would suggest as the next step for Rocco.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! No. Vetriflex is a joint supplement that can help with cartilage wearing. It is NOT a pain medication. It can help with mild discomfort in SOME dogs. It can help with cartilage damage with in the hip joint, so yes it can help hip dysplasia. Since Coco is painful it is obviously not enough for her. Have a good day

Admittedly, I have never heard of Winston's joint formula before. I took a look at their website and could not find any information regarding independent testing of their product to verify that the guaranteed analysis is actually accurate (this is notoriously a problem with any supplement for animals or humans) or controlled clinical trials that could objectively evaluate the efficacy of this product. I would be very hesitant to use this product without controlled clinical trials. Unfortunately, there is no actual treatment to resolve hip dysplasia, but you could instead use high quality glucosamine and chondroitin supplements (Dasuquin is one of my favorites; http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=34367 ) to protect the cartilage in the joints, as well as fish oil supplements ( http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=19121 ) to decrease inflammation in the joints. Baxter's vet may need to prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications if this issue progresses. I hope that all goes well!

Carprofen is an NSAID (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It can help relieve pain and also decrease inflammation. It is used in cases of painful joints such as arthritis or hip dysplasia, sometimes in combination with other drugs/treatments if it is not providing adequate pain control. You can read more about the drug at https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951477