[Sue H]

Do speak with your vet about the breathing and other side effects. My Crystal was able to decrease the dose to 1/2 tablet (60 to 30 mg, and continued to do well walking.

The scooting may be related to full anal glands, so ask your vet about this, too.

Hope this helps and your dog will feel better!

[Sue H]

Joanne, there are many good rescues around. Not sure where you are located, but here we have shelters that take in all animals and unless the animal bites someone (the state law), they keep the animal until it finds a home. They take in cats and dogs of every age and medical condition, birds, bunnies, guinea pigs, snakes, turtles, farm animals, you name it. Make some calls and be sure to ask if they will care for the dog until a new owner is found. Wish you the best and thank your for caring about this boy!

[Sue H]

Cynthia, I am so very sorry for your loss. May I ask what breed your dog was and how long he was on Galliprant?

My heart goes out to you.

[Sue H]

Judy W., first, I hope you are feeling better, secondly, I hope Zack will also continue to do well. Thank you so much for your post. You pointed out that not only is the diagnostic quest for a human medical issue frustrating and a difficult and stressful process, it is the same for one’s pets. People can see more than one doctor and get different opinions, and their pets can see more than one vet and receive different diagnoses, too.

It would be great if every person and every pet could see the physician or vet (respectively) that would make the correct diagnosis right away and offer the best suggestions on treatment with sound explanations of what medications can and can not do and, yes, the side effects. As you said, we know our pets best and we also know ourselves best. Call the doctor or the vet if something seems wrong or different.

Always ask questions, do research on the diagnoses and treatments, whether for a person or pet. Ask questions! Never be afraid to ask questions. IF something does not seem right or you have reservations, ask for time to think about the situation and decide whether you need another opinion. If you or your pet are taking a new medication and are also taking other medications, speak with a pharmacist and ask questions about the potential drug interactions. Pharmacists do know this information and your physician or vet may not. Pharmacists may be able to suggest another medication that will help or be better for treatment.

You have to be your own advocate and advocate for your pet when your pet is ill.

Stress. This is significant and plays a role. The more stress you are under, the less likely you can think clearly to make the best decision. This is a normal human reaction. Our pets react to our stress.

Go with your instincts and speak up for yourself and your pets.

[Sue H]

Melissa, I am so sorry that you that Jax was not treated sooner. When we started Crystal on Galliprant I read all I could find and also discussed potential side effects with my vet. Galliprant is like some of the NSAIDS and ibuprofen products used for people, things can happen very suddenly. My vet and I discussed what types of symptoms to watch for, and if any doubt, take her to the ER vet immediately, which is what I will do.

I would contact the company directly about what happened to your Jax. I would also ask if they will reimburse you for the meds. They are very expensive. If they do not, at least go online and apply for one of their rebates to get some money back to help with your vet bills.

I question my own doctors, as well as our vet. Our pets can not speak for themselves. Never be concerned about getting another opinion whether it is for a person or your pet. If something seems wrong, person should go to ER and dog should be seen at the ER vet. Better to have something investigated and treated than to wait.

Maybe you should get another opinion from another vet to see if there is anything that can help Jax feel better. Worth some phone calls.

[Sue H]

Hoping Jax will be ok. Thanks for the good wishes for Crystal.

Prednisone is a good medicine and inexpensive, but can cause a host of issues in dogs as well. I have been on prednisone myself and can not take Advil or any ibuprofen products, as it may cause serious GI problems for me. I imagine there may be a similar issue with dogs. Ask a pharmacist, my sister was a pharmacist before she passed away and explained much of this to me.

With my Crystal, before we started her on Galliprant, her back legs were starting to waste away and her walking was really poor. On Galliprant, she runs and plays, but yes, has diarrhea, and I watch her closely for any GI issues. GI issues can come on suddenly, so if she began to vomit, off to the emergency vet she will go. Luckily, she is eating well (she will not eat the prescription food for dogs with renal issues), but will eat her regular dry and canned foods, so we are using supplements when we can, and monitoring her lab values. This all becomes a balancing act for our vet to figure out what will make her comfortable. I use plain canned pumpkin in her diet daily, as well as fortiflora. Fortunately, she loves fruit, so apples and other fruits help, too. Sadly, there is no magic medicine to help our dogs with arthritis that has no side effects.

Hoping everyone who has a dog can find the best combination of medicine and supplements to help them heal and enjoy their lives. It is not easy trying to determine what to try for them, but hoping things will work for them.

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[Sue H]

Hoping you get some answers from your vet for Kali! I am not sure all of these symptoms might be from Galliprant, but perhaps they could be. Galliprant has caused diarrhea in my dog, but we have cut back to half the dose (30 mg) and she weighs about 60 lbs. She is still walking better than she was before she started with Galliiprant. She is on other meds, Proin causing high blood pressure. She also has high liver and renal values. She has been diagnosed with Cushing’s disease. Some of Crystal’s symptoms are from her multiple diagnoses. She will be 12 on October. There is no cure for all of her ills, so we are treating symptoms as they occur and keeping her comfortable and happy as she can be.

Hope your vet has ideas how to help Kali feel better.

[Sue H]

Melissa, Galliprant can cause diarrhea for sure. Speak with your vet, there are things you can do to help mitigate the side effects. I add a spoonful of pumpkin to my dog’s diet. My vet also suggested FortiFlora. Be sure your dog is drinking enough water and not becoming dehydrated. Hopefully you will find a balance between him having improved mobility with the least amount of GI upset.

[Sue H]

My Crystal has been on Galliprant for over a year. We started at 60 mg. per day. She has extreme weakness in her hind legs. Within about 2-3 months I was able to cut back to 30 mg. per day and even though she still has some diarrhea at times (she did when she started this medication, too). Overall her physical ability has improved and she can walk and even run and go up and down the stairs to the family room. She is 11 years old and an Australian Shepherd and weighs around 60 pounds. My vet does do regular labs on her and she is on gabapentin, too, and several other meds for renal issues (prior to starting the Galliprant). I think every person has to evaluate a medicine on its merits for their own pet. Some will work and others may not be the right medication. Any type of NSAID type medication can cause issues in both humans and pets. As the pet guardian, we need to be aware of these issues and side effects, although some may happen without warning.

Susan

BTW, for those using Galliprant, you can go to the Elanco website as they do have some rebates.

[Sue H]

In addition to above questions posted, is your dog drinking water? Do take your dog to another vet asap. It is not normal for any dog to not eat for several days. If they are not drinking water, they will be dehydrated as well.

Hope your dog will be ok!

[Sue H]

John, have you and your vet contacted the company to let hem know what happened to your dog? I would do so.

[Sue H]

John, I am so very, very sorry that you lost your Saint Bernard puppy. Thank you for sharing this sad post.

I have always monitored the intake and output of my dogs, as they eat different food for a reason and at times, may or may not be on a medication as well. I use different bowls and different colored bowls for each dog to prepare their meals and I also feed them separately so I can be sure they are eating, and if they are not, monitoring why they are not eating and calling my vet.

[Sue H]

Donna, wish you the best for your girl.

[Sue H]

Brenda, what is PRP? I am a believer in the proper use of stem cell treatment and I am glad this worked for your Amber!

[Sue H]

Scherry, awesome that you have the opportunity to have multi-vet input for him. I would love to hear about the platelet rich plasma therapy when he has that. I have had a similar type procedure for treatment of a different type of illness myself. They have since found that using these types of treatments can provide the benefit to a myriad of different medical conditions.

I hope something works for him. I have heard good things mostly regarding chiropractic and acupuncture for pets, too.

[Sue H]

Scherry, I hope he is doing better. My dog is also on gabapentin. Not sure if this is something your dog can take or tolerate well.

Are you able to get another vet to see your dog for another opinion? Sometimes this does help with reviewing options and deciding on the proper care for your dog.

[Sue H]

While there are occasions that warrant immediate vet care, I do not think alarming someone for a low incidence as a side effect of a medication, which the vet can explain, is the correct thing to do. The pet owner, the pet and the vet should make a decisions based on what the actual findings are, and what is best for the dog.

Medications do list ALL side effects, they have to by law. That does not mean that an instance of scooting will lead to “Get ready, loose stools are next, then diarrhea, then bloody diarrhea”, which you stated.

I am sorry if your dog experienced this first hand. It can happen, but the incidence is low.

[Sue H]

Scherry, I would call your vet. You and your vet know your dog best. How long has your dog been on Galliprant?

There are many reasons a dog will scoot. One of mine will if anything is on her ‘pants’ no matter how minor. She likes to be very, very clean.

anon101’s post sounded alarming to me. My dog has been on Galliprant for8-9 months now. We had some diarrhea in the beginning. Once her pain and walking issues resolved, I am able to use half the Galliprant dose and we have very occasional issues now with diarrhea.

[Sue H]

I have a Colie with a VERY sensitive stomach and he is not on Galliprant. The food that works best for him is Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct Grain Free Nutrient-Dense Nutrient Dense Formula Dry Dog Food. The only food that has NOT given him diarrhea. If he happens to eat some of one of my other dog’s food, then I give him a big teaspoon of pumpkin (this does not turn a dog’s stool orange that I have even known of, as it is a small amount). The fiber in the pumpkin is what helps curb the diarrhea. It may be that the bland diet is making him worse. There is a product called Purina Fortiflora Canine Nutritional Supplement (box can be bought on Amazon or from your vet) that restores the proper bacteria in your dog’s GI system, which may be out of whack from the diarrhea.)

I hope you have spoken with your vet and come up with a plan to help with the diarrhea. I know the feeling of being awakened at 3 am to let my Cody outside when he has to go, but better than cleaning him and diarrhea up inside….

Again, be sure your dg is drinking enough water, even if you take him out a few extra potty times, way worth this.

[Sue H]

Their system does take some time to settle down. Feeding his food is fine. If still having loose stools, give your dog some pure pumpkin (Libby’s makes this in a can). A big teaspoon full with food should help. If he is not better in 4-5 days, speak with your vet. Be sure he is drinking water so he does not get dehydrated. Hope he is feeling better by now.

[Sue H]

Madeline, I hope the Galliprant works for your dog! I was able to cut the dose in half for Crystal once the inflammation for her went down. When she is having a rough time, I give her a whole tablet again for a week to 10 days (all discussed with our vet), until we can maintain her on the lowest dose. Hoping your dog is running around again like my Crystal does.

[Sue H]

Hi Patty, sorry to hear that Rocky has ben so ill. My Crystal showed improvement in a week or so, she is also on gabapentin as well, so that coupled with the Galliprant seems to help her. She was having issues with atrophy in her back legs. I would ask about adding gabapentin (not expensive) and seeing if that helps. You can always discontinue if 7-10 days does not help him.

I hope Rocky will soon be feeling better.

[Sue H]

I was thinking of my teeth and mouth and I have a sensitive nerve, which is sometimes aggravated, when I chew something too hard myself. Is not seen on x-ray, but when described to my dentist, he said this can happen, like a sinus area near the tooth.

My Candy who passed from nasal carcinoma that had metastasized to her bones in her skull, had some issues with her teeth before we discovered the cancer. She would also not eat crunchy things sometimes, and her breath became bad. She did have a tooth pulled and teeth cleaned. Once we put all the symptoms together, including her nosebleeds, there was not a lot to be done for her, as her x-rays indicated. Her cancer was so extensive, surgery was not an option. We kept her as comfortable as possible. I miss my girl.

I would ask about the gabapentin vs galliprant and feed your dog softer food items if that works out ok for him. You and your vet know his history better than I would, but just though to mention in case.

Wish you the best with him.

[Sue H]

Karen H, glad this is working for your dog. As we know most medications have side effects of one kind or another, so we have to decide which are best tolerated and go from there. Hope he continues to do well.

[Sue H]

I wonder if there is a nerve in his mouth that hurts when he bites down on something hard. Maybe one in back of a tooth or above a tooth? Would be hard to pinpoint on a test, I would think. Maybe try gabapentin instead, since that is supposed to help with pain in a different way. My dog Crystal responded to Galliprant within a week, but she takes hers for pain in her back legs. Crystal is on Galliprant and gabapentin both.

Glad he did well with the surgery overall.

[Sue H]

Hoping your Collie does well on the Galliprant.

[Sue H]

My vet suggested: Purina Fortiflora Canine Nutritional Supplement Box, 30gm/30 Count, which I can buy on Amazon.com for Crystal’s GI issues. I also use a teaspoon or so of canned pumpkin (not the pie mix). Both helped Crystal with diarrhea. Hope things work out well for your dog!

[Sue H]

I was wondering if just 1/2 tablet or (10 mg)of Galliprant would help your dog’s arthritis? Older dogs do get cataracts. What type of ‘pressure’ pill is your dog on? I am sure your vet considered your dog’s medical history before prescribing Galliprant for him. Hope he will feel better soon.

[Sue H]

Glad to hear your dogs are doing well. I was able to cut Crystal’s to 1/2 tablet of 60 mg Galliprant after she was on it about 8-10 weeks, so something to try as well. You can always return the original dose if that is not enough.

[Sue H]

With Crystal’s initial GI upset her vet recommended Purina Pro Plan FortiFlora to help with her GI issues. I also gave her a large teaspoon or 1 tablespoon of plain pumpkin. This helped a lot. After about 8-10 weeks on 60 mg tablet, she has been able to cut back to half the dose of Galliprant.

my Cody, not on Galliprant, has some GI issues and I switched him to Purina One SmartBlend True Instinct chicken and sweet potato dog food, helped a great deal.

Hope your dog is feeling better.

[Sue H]

hi zc. I would discuss with your vet, but if Previcox works and there are having no side effects, I’d probably stick with it. How old are your dogs?

My Crystal will be 11 years old in a week.

[Sue H]

My vet did lab work before we started Galliprant and she already had another set of labs and will have another set in 4-6 weeks. SO far, except for diarrhea, Crystal has done very well with Galliprant and we have been using 1/2 of a 60 mg tablet for the last 4 weeks.

I hope your dog is feeling better overall without the medications.

It is difficult for us to find the right medicine to help them get around better and feel better without side effects. Hope you find something that works for him.

[Sue H]

Thanks for the information. Helpful to know it can be given with or without food. Hope your dog will feel better!

[Sue H]

My Crystal started taking Galliprant about 3 months ago. I am using the new soft pill pockets from Milk Bone for her to take them. One is hickory or some flavor that masks the smell and she readily eats them. I am not seeing issues with her eating or GI issues.

Crystal was having increased difficulty with her back legs, not her spine, when walking. We have her on Gabapentin and Galliprant, both. We are thinking that she was in such pain and there was lots of inflammation, and now she has really improved and is perky and up and down steps more (of her own choosing). Just started to decrease her Galliprant to 1/2 tablet daily, same dose of gabapentin 100 mg am and pm.

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