Question from Christy, Mar. 30, 1:58:18 AM:   My vet has suggested using gabapentin for my 90 lb 11 yr old lab for pain management of his severe arthritis.  Is this a good thing?

Reply from Dr. Chris:

Hi Christy.  I love gabapentin. It works really well. It can take 2-3 weeks to work and is a longer term medicine, but provides good pain relief. I use a dose of about 10-15mg/kg once daily.

Here is a link to a User Guide for Gabapentin:

http://www.dogarthritisblog.info/treatment-of-dog-arthritis/prescription-painkillers-for-dog-arthritis-user-guides-part-2-%E2%80%93-gabapentin/

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Grape Seed Extract for Arthritic Dogs

Free radicals are oxygen atoms that have interacted with certain molecules. They are highly reactive and can start chemical reactions that can damage cells. To counter the harmful effects of free radicals, the body employs the help of antioxidants.

Antioxidants are substances that can prevent the harmful chemical reactions caused by free radicals. The most common examples of these are vitamins A, C and E.

Plant Antioxidants

The best sources of antioxidants are plants. Plant antioxidants are called bioflavanoids. In clinical studies, it was shown that bioflavonoids have stronger antioxidant properties than those of vitamins C and E. In addition to this, bioflavanoids exhibited properties that are anti-allergic, anti-microbial and anti-cancer.

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Avocados and Soybeans: Nature’s Secret Dog Arthritis Cure?

Avocado and soybean unsaponifiables or ASU is one of the key ingredients in many of the dietary supplements that are formulated for arthritic dogs. ASU is a natural extract produced from the plant oils of avocados and soybeans. Clinical studies on human patients have shown that ASU can be beneficial in the treatment of arthritis and is considered by some veterinarians as an alternative to prescription drugs.

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Hi there!

I would like to invite you to share your Dog story – be it based on your real experience or someone else’s experience with Dogs.  Each story will be considered an entry to a contest entitled, DR. CHRIS’ PET OF THE WEEK. You may send your entries by writing in the comment box below. Submission of entries will be from October 3, 2011 to October 7, 2011. The winner will win for himself a bottle of GlycanAid, a health supplement designed for pets suffering from moderate to severe Dog arthritis and is also recommended for Dogs who have just undergone orthopedic surgery.  See video http://topdoghealth.com/case-study/glycanaid2.html.

I will announce the winner on October 11, 2011 here and in my Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/dogarthritisblog).  Just in time for you to enjoy the prize on your weekend.

In this contest, our furry friend is the STAR! Dogs deserve it for the loyalty & love they have bestowed us over the years. Join me in my desire to reward our best friend…

Sincerely,

Dr. Christopher Durin

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