[Peg K]

Scherry – Years ago, I had a cat who lost movement in his back legs due to a spinal problem; my vet was also a specialist in Eastern medicines and gave him 3 rounds of acupuncture. He bounced right back, regained use of his back legs and I had him for another 3 years after that (he was 15 at the time). I am a firm believer in the power of acupuncture!! Would like to try it for my dog who is dealing with masticatory myositis and taking prednisone and gaba. Unfortunately there is no one nearby who specializes in acupuncture. Sending good vibes to you and Tenchu!

[Peg K]

I sure hope the Galliprant works for your girl Madeline! After discussion with my vet and the cancer surgeon, we took Simon off the Galliprant (though still taking Gabapentin) pending Masticatory Myositis bloodwork which, if positive, means he can’t have Galliprant in his system once we begin treatment. It’s probably a longshot but nothing seems to be helping him. He is still crying out frequently, and we aren’t able to find the reason for it. It’s a heartwrenching sound and I hate that we can’t figure this out. Just waiting for my vet’s office to open so I can get results of the bloodwork which came in late yesterday afternoon. If MM is not the diagnosis, I guess he’ll go back on the Galliprant, combined with Gabapentin. It’s strange, because aside from these painful yelps, he seems okay although somewhat lethargic probably due to the Gaba. Anyway, will keep fingers (and paws!) crossed for your girl to have success with the Galliprant!

[Peg K]

Thanks everyone for your quick responses! I just spoke with my vet who also said that we should give it at least 10 days before deciding it isn’t working. After that, he also suggests Gabapentin, but I’ll wait a few more days with the Galliprant and see if it starts to take effect. I am also worried about a return of the cancer, but trying not to go there in my head! Just keeping a close eye on him and glad for every day that we have and that he doesn’t seem to be in constant pain. Thanks for all the good wishes, we will gladly accept them!!

[Peg K]

Sue H – I was hoping the CT Scan would provide more info. The vets also were able to look in his mouth while he was under and didn’t see anything worrisome. Maybe I just have to give him more time. Other than this issue, he has really bounced back from the surgery and I’m so grateful for that! I have a call in to my local vet so will ask about gabapentin as well. Thanks for the quick response!

[Peg K]

Can anyone speak to how long it took to see the effects of dosing with Galliprant? My 10 year old standard poodle had surgery in August to remove a rather substantial cancerous tumor over his eye. The surgeon (who was amazing!) was able to save his eye and he has recovered well. However about a month ago he started yelping whenever he would crunch down on a treat or any food that wasn’t soft. Rimadyl seemed to help but wasn’t a long-term solution for all the obvious reasons. He then started yelping when he would eat or even turn his head. Knowing that the surgery was extremely invasive (part of the top of his skull was removed), we had him undergo another CT scan. Results were inconclusive; i.e., vet/radiologist could not see anything out of the ordinary. So the surgeon and my local vet both agreed he should start on Galliprant 60mg (Simon, my dog, is 76lbs), once a day. He has been on it now for 6 days but still yelps and avoids crunchy foods. Just wondering how long it will take for the Galliprant to actually help him??

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