Has anyone tried “Pet Pain Spray” for your dogs?

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Question:

I have a 13 year old pug with really bad hips and back. He’s on Meticam, Tramadol, and glucosamine. I’ve seen the stuff on tv called “Pet Pain Spray”. They also have it for humans called “No Pain Spray”. You squirt it in your pet’s drinking water and it’s supposed to really help. Is anyone familiar with this? Of course I plan to ask my vet before ordering it, but I’m curious whether it really works or not. Thanks!

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  • You mean that herbal spray they have on TV. No and I dont recomend you do either! It is just crap! To put it bluntly!

  • I really don’t think that a spray sold on a television commercial is going to even come close to the pain relief you would be getting with the medications that you are currently giving your dog.

  • I’d never trust anything sold “as seen on TV” and I’m not aware of this product. All I know that this works really well for dogs with such problems.http://www.doggonepain.com/

    • Do They Make ritalin for dogs ??

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    Question:

    I Have A Jack-Russel That Just Goes Crazy @ Times. She Runs Into The Cabinets etc.

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  • They do have medications that could be given to dogs with severe problems. However, you would like to avoid it if possible. Jack Russels are known for there high energy ways. I would suggest taking her for a couple of LONG walks everyday. This will help relieve all that built up energy that makes her go crazy. At last resource, consult your vet about which medication would be best for your situation. I wish you the best of luck!

  • That is the norm for that breed. don’t drug it, just love it

  • No– and they’re finding it’s wrong to use for kids, too. If you have a dog you can’t handle and would rather drug than take care of– give it to someone that does care about her. “Early use of Ritalin and other stimulant drugs seems to permanently alter animals’ brains. That raises concerns that the same thing might be happening in children who take these drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.” Also, it’s been found to stunt growth and alter physical aspects of the body.

  • yup, they sure do. but i don’t think it’s called “ritalin”. there are doggie sedation pills you can get at low levels or high levels for travel purposes. go find out from your local vet. actually, call around and get different suggestions from different vets.

  • They do make puppy tranks…but your better off just exercising the dog. High energy dogs like jack’s need a “job”. They need regular and consistent exercise. Work with your dog more and you’ll see results.

  • You need to attend obedience classes with your dog. I’d also recommend going to your vet to discuss this with the vet. This forum is not the place for your questions.

    • Is it normal for dogs to get upset stomach from Tramadol?

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    Question:

    My 11 year old Rottweiler, Belle, is on Tramadol for her arthritis. She’s been on it for about 4-5 months, and is now taking nearly 9 pills a day. Recently she has started having an upset stomach, and vomits. Is this a normal reaction after being on this medicine for this long? Should I contact my vet?

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  • Vomiting and gastrointestinal upset has been described with this medication, but it is more common to see sleepiness and dizziness. It is possible, if she is dizzy, that it could interfere with her equilibrium which could make her nauseous. I would definitely contact your vet who will likely do some bloodwork to make sure her liver or kidneys are not affected. An additional therapy that may be very successful with arthritic dogs is Adequan injections. Adequan is a substance that is naturally found in joint tissue and when it is given by injection, it goes into a joint and thickens the fluid so the bone is not scraping on bone as much (osteoarthritis). The injections are expensive but can be life-changing. I have seen tremendous success with multiple dogs. If you have financial difficulties, your vet may be willing to give you a discounted rate if you buy your own bottle from them and just come in for the injection. The best way to administer it is twice weekly for up to 8 injections then as needed to maintain comfort. Good luck to you – hope she feels much better!

  • You should contact the vet. Some meds can wear the lining of the stomach.

  • Yes, contact your vet ASAP! Your dog is taking a high dose of the med and it may just need to be adjusted.

    • All my dogs itch and have hair loss and now we me and my son have red bumps on us what is this?

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    Question:

    All my dogs itch and have hair loss and now we me and my son have red bumps on us what is this?

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  • sounds like mange. they’re little bugs that burrow under the dogs skin and eat the hair follicles. the symptoms are severe itching and hair loss. people can catch it if their pets have it. the only way to treat it is medicated shampoo that you get from a vet. you should get them treated now because the longer you wait, the harder and more expensive it is to treat. mange can get really, really bad if left untreated. i’m sure a doctor could help with your son’s problem also. but treat the pets first as they’re the ones spreading it to eachother.

  • Since your dogs are losing hair, I am inclined to agree with the mange, rather than the fleas. My mother had a dog with sarcoptic mange, and she was badly bitten, (although the mites cannot live on people, just bite them). Please take your dogs to the vet, so he can tell you for sure what is wrong, and prescribe a treatment.

  • Fleas. Need to get your house treated and treatment for the dogs. Then get on a schedule of monthly treatment so you do not have this problem again. By the way, dogs who are loosing hair due to fleas are probably anemic also. A vet trip is in order.

  • They’re probably fleas. Dogs have a stage in which they shed they’re hair. But if your dog has been losing its hair since May then your dog has a problem

  • Your dog is shedding.. And it seems like you and your son are allergic to their dandruff.. You should not own a dog when you dont even know what shedding is

  • Fleas??? and they could be biting you too.

  • Fleas.

    • Types of duiretics for dogs?

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    Question:

    Is there any other diuretic tablet that can be prescribed for dogs apart from lasix.they dont seem to be working for my little dog,im taking him back to the vet tommorow but i am living in hope that something else might be given that will works better for him.

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  • I treat both of my dogs (rare ailments) with homoeopathic or herbal medicines. You could try Dandelion leaf capsules, (Dandelion being a natural diuretic) you can get them at Holland & Barrett or some such similar outlet. They will certainly do no harm to the dog and may prove useful. Just remember that like all herbal medicines, there is rarely any immediate effect or relief and the herb must often be used for an extended period.

  • In what way ‘not working’? Frusemide is not a cure-all, it will simply draw excess fluid from your dog. By the time a dog is in need of a diuretic he’s usually pretty ill, so there could be any number of issues going on here. I haven’t heard of another diuretic, other than frusemide (generic name of Lasix). Either way, we can’t prescribe it! Chalice

    • Can I use floxin antibiotic for dogs eye infection?

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    Question:

    My dog has an eye infection. I do not want to have to pay the $70.00 to visit the doctor so he can tell me my dog has an eye infection. When my son recently had an eye infection we used floxin. I was wondering if this antibiotic would be safe to use on my golden retriver?

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  • Before you consider usage of this particular antibiotic you should note a few things. This is not a licensed animal drug, nor is the active antibiotic ingredient licensed in any animal drugs (in the UK at least). Consequently there has been no studies performed to assess toxicity levels and possible reactions in veterinary patients. Some antibiotics can be potentially damaging to mammalian cells and as such it would be more advisable to use a veterinary product. You also could be legally liable if you use this product outside of its license and there is any problems. The vet may seem expensive but it is usually money well spent!

  • can”t hurt

    • Is claritin safe for dogs?

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    Question:

    Is claritin safe for dogs?

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  • Does it say it is on the package?

  • claritin is safe with the proper dosage given to you by your dog’s dermatologist. my dog has been on allergy shots for a year and this coupled with her proper dose of claritin has kept her allergies at bay this summer. if your dog is itchy, go to the vet immediately. they can refer you to a dermatologist. dog allergies are not fun. you will probably have to do skin testing, a food trial, and a lot of steroids, but once you find the right mix, your dog will feel a lot better.

  • Only if your veterinarian prescribed it.

  • No! But some human medicines CAN be used on dogs, dramamine, do not know if I spelled that right, but it calms down people, and dogs, for long car rides, my dog used to get sick and throw up, but we giver her that, and she lays down, and relaxes. Ask your vet before you give your dog any medication of any kind though, just to b e on the safe side, some different types of dogs can not take the same type of medicine.

  • no no no no no no no no! any human medicine should not be given to any animal, it will do damage.

  • No, No, No CLARITIN= HUMAN VET=DOG

  • Nope…

  • I have heard of that and/or similar allergy meds being used under a vets care. Talk to your vet about the proper solution and dosage for your dogs allergies.

  • NO! are you trying to kill your dog! go to the vet if he is ill.

  • no that is humane stuff that wil killl your dog go to a vet if he has allergies

    • Does maulnutrition in dogs cause hair loss?

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    My family and I just got a dog not even a week ago. He was definitely not fed much because you could see his bones. He also has a lot of hair loss throughout his body. Is this because his prior owners did not give him the nitrition he needed to survive?

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  • Yes, this could be one possibility but, it could also be external or internal parasites. Or it could a different kind of medical issue.

  • Poor nutrition certainly can cause hair loss. However, you really should schedule him with the vet ASAP to get him checked out and make sure that there isn’t another reason for the hair loss as well. Parasites (mange mites and fleas particularly) can cause hair loss. Ringworm, a fungal infection that is contagious to humans, can also cause hair loss. If he is an adult dog the hair loss could also be caused by a number of diseases that aren’t contagious.

  • In my opinion it’s 98% chances due to malnutition. My aunt had 2 dogs that she adopted cause they were abused by the previous owners and once they stated having a proper diet and a daily walk in the beach, they stopped losing hair after a few weeks. If that does not work, I would def go to the vet. Hope it helps!

  • You might want to take the dog to a vet. It could have mange or a flea allergy also.

  • Yes, it definitely can.

  • yes, that could be a reason, another reason is because he is full of fleas

    • Can dogs take tegretol?

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    Question:

    my dog has seizures and so does my mother. Can my dog take Tegretol too? ( Tegretol is a type of seizure medication ). Please help!?

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  • you need to ask your vet. i really wouldnt give it to him.

  • I had a dog with canine epilepsy and we were able to treat it without using any anti-epilepsy drugs. Our treatment had to do with a major change in nutrition and worked so well that he didn’t have a seizure over the final 5 years of his life. Here are some resources that will help you: Causes of Dog Seizures: http://www.corysstory.com/causes-of-dog-… Canine Epilepsy Treatment: http://www.corysstory.com/treatment-for-… Dog Seizure Symptoms: http://www.corysstory.com/2010/12/dog-se… Cheers, and good luck!

  • With any ‘off-label’ use of a human drug you need to speak to your vet as it could have side effects with other medications and/or worsen exisiting conditions. If your dog is seizing and you have no medication for it then phone an E-vet and ask if you may give the human drug as an interim measure.

  • It’s formulated for HUMANS ONLY, so why would you even consider giving it to a dog?