Discussion Dogs, Pups, K 9’s and man’s best friend in general [with Pictures]

[Hafgan]

The ruler of the world decided yesterday his foot hurt. As he has so many health issues local vets won't see him, soooo off to the hospital for him again.
He runs around in their waiting room. However post triage and seeing the on duty emergency vet he does have swollen joints and is in pain. $501 later we got home , with pain relief and now he is on monthly injection to help him with arthritis pain. Apparently we can buy the injections and do it ourselves. Not sure it would be worth it. Does anyone else inject their dog ?
Do human have such injections ?

Injections - in some dogs - are easy. The injection is not registered for use in humans but....a lot of ortho surgeons suggest it.

 

[Katie]

I saw the most gorgeous floofball at the park the other day - he was a Samoyed and Golden Retriever cross. Light golden colour.

I called him Mr Floof.

A Border Collie or Whippet puppy tried to play with him a few times, but Mr Floof just wanted to lie down. I didn't get a picture, but was the most gorgeous floofball.

Super glad he's not shedding in my house!!

 

[Katie]

I am thirsty. This full bowl will not do. You must give me fresh water.

 

[lakeman]

Injections - in some dogs - are easy. The injection is not registered for use in humans but....a lot of ortho surgeons suggest it.

I hope you are not referring to bedinvetumab which is a canine specific monoclonal antibody.
There were trials with a human specific preparation which failed to get approval in the USA due to progression of arthritis.
BTW our 15 yo poodle has been having this for a year with improvement in function and pain.
I could give the injection but the savings are not huge.
The price of this is about 5-10% of an equivalent human monoclonal antibody.