Hello. First, I apologize, I probably shouldn’t start a post to get help but I do not know what else to do. I’m sure the answer is right in front of my face but for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to reply to one of these topics – Galliprant discussion to be exact. Could someone please advise me how or if I am missing a help section on use.
I came across the forum while looking for more information regarding Galliprant. My dog, a 95 pound Catahoula, 9 years old, start having problems with his gait and limping approximately 6 mos. ago. It seemed to me to come on overnight but perhaps I wasn’t giving him enough attention as we had our 16 year old Border collie die recently and I thought his lameness was depression from her being gone.
Two months ago, the vet started Blue on Gabapentin and Carprofen. He did appear to be much more comfortable, however, his liver enzymes were slightly elevated and the vet thought Galliprant was a by far much better choice.
He appears to me to not be getting any relief at all from the Galliprant. That is contrary to everything I have come across though and that seems odd.
I’m up here at 1:30 am in the morning wondering if I can give him something more. I guess the best thing would be to call the vet in the morning, which, of course, I can do. However, if they want me to bring him back in, that is going to be really tough. I love my dog so much, I probably would but then no Christmas for the grandkids or car registration paid. These last few months with x-rays, blood work, appointments, whew. Anyways, not hear to complain.
What I think at this point would be best is to go back to the carprofen and gabapentin – it’s been three weeks on this and he can barely get up on the couch or bed, he slipped today and he also is doing the bunny hop. I am so worried about him. It tears me up. He used to love to go on walks and ride in the car. He got so excited tonight I took him in the car for the 2nd time today but then he looked to be in pain. Any suggestions or comments would be so appreciated.
Thanks!
Margaret
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