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Osteoarthritis Supplements by PAH
Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments has these supplements in stock!
Any good quality branded human supplement will work. Email us at [email protected] if you find a supplement and we can ensure the quality ingredients and help you with dosages!
Glucosamine/Chondroitin (with MSM)
Function: contributes to cartilage formation and repair, reduces inflammation, slows cartilage deterioration, and improves elastic properties of cartilage and reduces painful swelling in joints.
Dose: Large dog > 50 #- 1500-2000 mg/day, small dog 25-50#- 850-1000 mg/day.
Recommended brands- Dasuquin*, Cosequin, Bayer Synovi G4
Green Lipped Mussel
Function: chrondromodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, improve joint swelling
Recommended brands- Glyde*, Super Snout
Turmeric
Function: for systemic inflammation
Dose: Small dog – 250mg 2-3 times daily. Max dose 750 mg daily. Large dog – 500-800 mg 2-3 times daily. Max dose 2,000 mg daily. Capsules are better than powder for our patient’s taste buds!
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Function: for overall long term inflammation throughout the body, decreasing cellular injury and tissue damage
Small dog- 100-200 IU daily. Large Dog- 200-400 IU daily. Omegas and fatty acids such as fish oil, salmon oil are great sources!
Recommended Brand- Welactin* Salmon Oil
Pharmaceuticals For Arthritis
Adequan*, NSAIDs*. Ask our team if you think it’s time for these prescription medications!
Other Supplements Movoflex*
Egg Shell Membrane, Hyaluronic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Extract, ZANTHIN Astaxanthin Algae, Vitamin D3
Standard Process Musculoskeletal Support* and Ligaplex
Other Therapeutic Treatments
Class IV Laser Therapy*, massage, acupuncture, hydrotherapy.
Vaccine Reactions
By focusing on preventive healthcare, you are taking an important step in keeping your friend happy and healthy for many years to come.
The vaccines that your pet receives are designed to stimulate a specific immune response to help protect against illness in the event of future exposure to the actual disease.
For after-hours emergency care please contact Veterinary Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove at 847-459-7535 or Blue Pearl in Northfield at 847-564-5775
Short Term Nonspecific Reactions
Your pet may display short-lived side effects for up to 1-2 days, following the administration of any vaccine:
Reduced appetite or loss of appetite Pain at the injection site Lethargy/Groggy (lack of activity) Reluctance to walk/run Mild fever
Vaccinations Site
Dog
Right Hip: Rabies Left Hip: Influenza/ Lyme Right Shoulder: Lepto Left Shoulder: DAP +/- Lepto Intranasal: Bordetella
Cat
Right hip: Rabies Right Shoulder: FVRCP Left Hip: Leukemia
Allergic Reactions
Please call us and notify us immediately if your pet develops any of these less common but serious signs:
1-5 lbs: (1⁄2) 12.5mg Tablet or (1⁄4) 25 mg Tablet 5-15 lbs: (1) 12.5 mg Tablet or (1⁄2) 25 mg Tablet 16-30 lbs: (1) 25 mg Tablet 31-75 lbs: (2) 25 mg Tablets 76-100 lbs : (4) 25 mg Tablets
*May give every 8 hours for 48-72 hrs after vaccines
Injection Site Reactions
Sometimes a small firm swelling (“lump”) may develop at the injection site. This is expected to resolve within 1 month. Contact us if it is still painful after 1-2 days, continues to grow or persists beyond 1 month.
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