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1. How long can a dog stay on adequan?
2. How often should adequan be given to dogs?
3. What is adequan good for?
4. Does adequan rebuild cartilage?
5. What are the side effects of Adequan?
6. Should you walk dogs with arthritis?
7. Is Adequan safe for long term use?
8. Does Adequan help with pain?
9. How do I know Adequan is working?
10. How much does adequan cost?
11. Does adequan affect the liver?
12. Where does adequan get injected?
13. Is adequan a steroid?
14. What is the injection for dogs with arthritis?
15. How long does adequan take to work?
16. Does adequan cause increased appetite?

How long can a dog stay on adequan?

By administering Adequan^® Canine twice weekly for up to 4 weeks (maximum of 8 injections), the drug levels are sustained in the synovial joints for an extended period of time —giving the active ingredients time in the joint to help slow the disease progression.

How often should adequan be given to dogs?

Administer twice weekly for up to 4 weeks (maximum of 8 injections) at approved dosage of 2 mg/lb body weight (0.02 mL/lb or 1 mL/50 lb) by intramuscular (IM) injection only. Do not exceed the recommended dose or therapeutic regimen. Do not mix Adequan^® Canine with other drugs or solvents.

What is adequan good for?

Adequan is a prescription medication that can only be dispensed and administered by a licensed veterinarian. ... Adequan helps relieve the pain of arthritis by soothing and lubricating the inflamed joint in addition to stimulating joint cartilage repair.

Does adequan rebuild cartilage?

Adequan has been proven to be preferentially absorbed by inflamed joints when injected into the dog's muscles. ... For example, instead of simply masking pain as NSAIDs do, the Adequan dog arthritis treatment actually helps to rebuild cartilage in the damaged joint.

What are the side effects of Adequan?

Adverse reactions in clinical studies (transient pain at injection site, transient diarrhea, and abnormal bleeding) were mild and self-limiting. In post approval experience, death has been reported in some cases; vomiting, anorexia, depression/lethargy and diarrhea have also been reported.

Should you walk dogs with arthritis?

Walking is great for arthritic dogs. It's how you go about it that matters. Give your dog the same amount of exercise each day. This helps build their muscles to better support the joints.

Is Adequan safe for long term use?

Since Adequan is so useful in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis, it is reassuring to know that Adequan injections are safe for long-term use in dogs. In order to avoid any pain or inflammation at the injection site, your vet may change the location of the injection each time he or she administers it.

Does Adequan help with pain?

Like non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Adequan relieves pain by reducing joint inflammation. But in addition to this, Adequan stimulates the production of joint fluid and cartilage so it may actually help to repair damaged joints.

How do I know Adequan is working?

It goes to work in the joint in about two hours and stays in the joint for about three days. With Adequan Canine you should see signs of improvement within four weeks. Your dog may begin to act like the playful, active dog you remember.

How much does adequan cost?

A single Adequan dose can range in price from $40 bought in bulk, to $100 when including injection fees from your veterinarian. A single Legend dose can range from $80 when bought in bulk from a distributor, to $130 when purchased from your veterinarian, and including the injection fee.

Does adequan affect the liver?

Toxicology studies have found that when megadoses are administered, liver and kidney changes are observed. Even in moderately over-large doses, platelet numbers are reduced and blood clotting problems may result.

Where does adequan get injected?

Adequan is a solution that is injected into a dog's muscle. The recommended treatment schedule is one injection every 3 or 4 days for a total of eight injections. Generally, injections are given by your veterinarian during an outpatient visit.

Is adequan a steroid?

How is Adequan^® Canine different from a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? Adequan^® Canine is a prescription formulation PSGAG. It is a disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) which inhibits cartilage loss in a dog's joints.

What is the injection for dogs with arthritis?

ZYDAX^® is a disease modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) for dogs and is the leading innovation in osteoarthritis management. Unlike anti-inflammatories which tend to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis, ZYDAX targets the progression of the disease.

How long does adequan take to work?

Following IM administration, Adequan reaches synovial tissue within 2 hours, and persists in the joint for at least 72 hours. Significant improvement has been shown after 4 weeks of treatment, but studies have not evaluated efficacy before this time point.

Does adequan cause increased appetite?

Mild diarrhoea developed in two dogs, one of which was treated with an antibacterial; transient listlessness or depression after one or more Adequan ^® injections was observed in four dogs including one of the dogs with diarrhoea; and one dog was reported to have an increased appetite and stool volume.