Any arthritic dog owners out there (arthritic dogs, not arthritic owners :) who are considering a round of Catrophen injections, I give a hearty aye of endorsement.
(The vet informed me last night that for some unforseen reason Cartrophen is not available to humans - which is a shame, because it helps, very much).
Bit of a time commitment, being four weeks in a row, but it is totally worth it. Lester's groaning has reduced about 80 per cent :)
what a beautiful dear lester is!!!
ReplyDeleteBefore coming to work tonight we had our 9 yr old, Freedom, to the vet cuz she came up lame. We've had her on a couple of meds for the last 6-8 weeks but the beneficial effects don't last. Looks like she is surgery bound for both her arthritis and tendon damage with a 6 week recuperation ahead of her. Thanks for the tip - maybe we can suggest that prior to her going under the knife.
ReplyDeleteBTW - which spelling for the med?? 1 'r' or 2?
oh my gosh is that Lester! He's gorgeous! What kind of dog is he? I am so glad he's feeling better.
ReplyDeletePS Norm: It would be funny if it was spelled Cat-trophen :)
ReplyDeleteLucy - he's a darling, isn't he? I love this pic of him. He looks like he is pondering deepnesses :) (ie, chasing the ball next). Actually, I think this was the day his ball floated off into the sea never to be seen again. Perhaps that's the reason for the dreamy expression :)
ReplyDeleteNorm - Ahhh, yeah. Lester has tendon damage also but he's going along okay so we're not doing anything about it. And yes, it is Cartrophen. If you Google it you will find something - I presume it's available in Canada.
Barbara - yeah, he's a doll, isn't he :) He is a boxer crossed with a labrador
Yeah, that's what I thought too...:)
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely photo of Mr Spots...glad to hear his pain has reduced!
ReplyDeleteI clicked on this photo to make it big, Campbell sat for ages staring at it and tracing Lester's fur with the mouse...saying "ohhh poor Lester"
ReplyDeleteyou had me going with the CATrophen :)
ReplyDeleteHe is VERY handsome and I'm glad he's feeling better.
ReplyDeleteWow, Sue! He's beautiful. My first impression was - Cartrophen is an unusual name for a dog, & then thought, maybe he's gazing out over the Island of Cartrophen.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, I'm so glad Lester is getting some relief. I use a natural product called DGP (Dog Gone Pain), for my dog. In looking at the label closely, last night, I noticed it's manufactured for an America company, but a product of Australia. Maybe someone slipped in some Cartrophen!!
Andi - that thought delighted me, thinking of Campbell doing that :) I wonder why he said "poor Lester?" Was it because he looks pensive, or because he is wet, I wonder? :)
ReplyDeleteKel - heh :)
Erin - me too
Sherry - LOL!!! Cartrophen the dog. Has a sort of ring to it, not :) Haven't heard of that product before, might have to look it up :)
Sue - I thought the same thing Sherry did!!!! LOL, I thought it must mean something in Australian (you people have the weirdest words over there). Now wonder he's so beautiful...Boxer/Lab! That should be a new breed. A Boxadore? A Laboxer?
ReplyDeleteSurgey set for Monday morning for Freedom. She's a Husky / Border Collie mix. B&W as well.
ReplyDeleteMy dog had cartrophen injections annually following 2 knee reconstructions, and it made a big difference. My vet advised if he had arthritis he would treat himself with cartrophen (and that a few doctors were doing it - despite non FDA approval). I am now suffering early symtoms of OA and hoping to obtain Cartrophen injections.
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