off topic / canine arthritis ?

[bernie47]

Hi all, just a question regarding my girl Natchos sleeping habits...? As we live in a tiled flooring unit , and our summer is pretty hot at the moment .. Natcho continues to lay on the tiles, when we have provided cushioned bedding ,carpet mats,and also a cooler bed with foam and water inside . :eek:
She has an injection every 3 mths Cartrophen..but i cant keep her off the tiles ? .. i know this is no good for her ,and she struggles to get up some times.. we have refrigerated air con
and keep her cool ..[ but not cold ]..she enjoys her walks on leash as she is nearly deaf..is 12 yrs old and thinks she is still a puppy ..Any advice as to what i can do , would be greatly appreciated .. as you have all helped me in the past with my Ebonie, thought i would lean on you all once again ..;)
Catherine :)

[frijole]

HI! I am not familiar with Cartophen but alot of people here use Adequan shots for arthritis with good results. Also we have a natural alternative anti-inflammatory that is relatively new called Duralactin. I have been using it for my Annie and it has really helped her hind leg issues. Here is a link to info I posted a while back. Kim

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2635

[Roxee's Dad]

Hi Catherine,

Good question...I have a 16 year old boy who does have arthritis and is on Adequan shots. The Adequan has really helped him tremendously. Although we have 1/2 the house carpeted and 5 or 6 beds for him to lay on or in.....he always chooses to lay on the cold tile floor. He does get into the bed for a little while ..... but it's always back to the cold tile. :confused:

[Squirt's Mom]

Cooling mats are available for dogs that provide a bit of cushion as well as the coolness of an un-carpeted surface. Don't know if Nacho or Mickee would use them, but they are out there. Might be worth a try if the hard surfaces seem to bother them.

Hugs,
Leslie

http://www.google.com/search?q=cooling+mats+for+dogs&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=cooling+mats+for+dogs&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=GOr&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&ei=I-0xTae_JoL-8AbYnJyJCQ&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CEQQrQQwAg&biw=1600&bih=685&fp=fd0f73886609171d

MAN! You oughta see this link from my end! It is 8 lines long! :eek: But it works when I preview!

[gpgscott]

Hi Catherine,

Cartrophen appears to be very similar to adaquan. I am personally familiar with adaquan and can recommend it or meds with similar properties.

As far as seeking cool places; To begin with they are lots hotter than we are and if there is an inflammatory issue going on inside their littles selves it is no wonder they seek coolness.

I like the suggestion that you think about a mat if this is a longstanding issue as that would be more comfortable than a hard surface.

Scott

[bernie47]

Thanks guys , i have already purchased a cooler bed , but she doesn't like it much ..i am researching duralactin.. now ..[ Google ]..
Catherine ...:D

Canine cooler - comfort cooling pet bed (http://www.mypet.net.au/CanineCooler.htm) paid $ 79.95 for mine ..

[bernie47]

:D my girl Natcho is using her cooler bed now.. stupid me didn't have enough water in it .. Gee ...but its heavy when full ..:( doesn't do my back any favors ..had to cover cooler bed with old towel stitched at the end to prevent from moving ...girl didn't like the feel of plastic type material .
I feel i am having a win [ Paws crossed ] ;) Catherine..
Our weather is hot ..hot..hot..this week , phew !
crank up the air / con ..lol !:)

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Catherine,

Glad to hear that Nacho is using the cooling mat! I would probably have done the same thing with the water and been wondering why it wasn't liked. :confused::p:o I usually figure things out the hard way! :D

I hope it helps her!
Hugs,
Leslie

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Catherine,

What did you learn about the lump on Natcho? I hope she is feeling better!

Hugs,
Leslie

[bernie47]

Hi Leslie , Natchos lump... vet thinks its a fatty cyst ..keeping eye on it for now , next step fine needle aspiration test to see what we are dealing with .
Paws crossed ...;) Catherine