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Metacam and meloxicam smells a bit different, how are they the same meds?

metacam has a strong stinky smell

Not using adaptil.

But I'm thinking maybe perhaps I need to increase the dose?  My boy is 10Kg.  Based on the guidelines... it suggests 1-2x 75mg table for 10kg (150mg)... but then also suggest 1x 225mg for 10kg-15kg.  Given that it is natural, how much increase is considered safe?

@JRG based on your 20kg weight, guideline suggests 1x 450mg but you mentioned that you give up to 2 a day.  Do you see a difference on the days you give one capsule compared to two?

Been on this (zylkene) for about a week now, not a slightest change - not even subtly.  Is it too early to conclude it doesn’t work on my boy?

thank you everyone

What am I to expect after giving it?  Would he be drowsy or just calmer?  How quickly do i see the results?

All the 75 mg (from both websites above) is out of stock.  Can i get the 225mg and half it as suggested by @Animal House?

Thanks all.  He is due for a checkup soon so I’ll ask.  He is currently not on any meds or supplements.

It’s  $40 for 2 weeks worth online.  Any place where I can get it more cheaply.  My boy is 10kg so I was looking at the 75mg version.    Do I have to worry about fakes if getting online?  Also would insurance likely cover part of the cost?

Thanks all.  zylkene has been mentioned a few times, I googled it and it came up as a natural medication?  Is this something I should try, is this a human med or one specifically for dogs?  Do I need a prescription or need to be concerned with side effects?  It says none on the internet.

2 hours ago, persephone said:

As he ages....

 

Has he had a thorough sight and hearing check? Unfamiliar objects may appear worse if vision is wonky

If you live in a big city, seek recommendations for a good homeopathic vet, if all other tests come back as normal. 

Homeopathy  is not essential oils, and  is not anything  you can do by yourself.

I don't think hearing is an issue.  He hears me peal an apple in the kitchen while he is at the back of the yard playing.  Vision I don't think so either, he is not bumping into things but maybe his vision is not 20/20 but and still see shapes and things so explains him not bumping into anything.  May be that needs to be looked at.

1 hour ago, Rebanne said:

is this for out and about or at home or both? I have to say I never saw much improvement with adaptil sprays but a good friend swears by them. I have used homeopathic remedies with great success - not all but most. I was lucky, my vet was also a qualified homeopath. You could also look at essential oils, a drop or two added to his collar or a bandana. You need to do your research as what may work best and of course not use any that can be harmful.

Just for at home.  What homeopathic remedies help?  You mean things like lavender oil that has calming effect?

 
I used to give him dermoscent for his dry skin.  It’s an oil infused with herb fragrance like rosemary.  Didn’t see any calming effect but he smell nice 

I just want to see what you guys think about this spray.  My boy is a nervous one.  As he ages, I can see him become more and more nervous at things he is not familiar with which causes him to bark.  I remember using this spray on him when he was little and remember thinking this is a gimmick, and doesn't work.  I didn't even finish using the bottle.  But i don't know, I want to calm him down and I'm wondering whether I should give it a second go, perhaps the formula has changed since he has last tried it.  He has also tried the thunder vest, didn't calm the slightest.

I always wonder how pet insurance gets away with it.  My insurance one year went up 33%.  I couldn't leave as my dog had a pre existing and I wasn't prepared to give it up.  But their insurance cost more than my own PHI.

On 9/30/2019 at 9:43 AM, katrina &jaxx said:

this girl has shown no signs of even missing the old family - weird. Over the weekend Jaxx and the new girl started bonding a bit more so now I'm even more confused than ever, 

Photo attached Black dog is the girl "Harlem"

they both look gorgeous!

@Carita  that is so funny!  You literally have a farm.  

I'll keep a lookout for the goats and let you know if I spot it somewhere.

Probably want to also reduce his dinner intake on the day you feed the chicken frame.

I don't want to cause a scare but I read previously that raw salmon is poisonous for dogs, i'm not sure how true.  I just did a goggle and this came up:

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-salmon/

https://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/outreach/Pet-Health-Topics/categories/diseases/salmon-poisoning

its turned out very nicely!

My dogs don't dig, but i never use fertiliser or any sort in my backyard - they can't be trusted.  Best case scenario is they leave alone, worst case scenario is they will roll in it.  eek.  Hence the reason nothing grows in my backyard.

On 20/08/2019 at 4:56 PM, tomiandme said:

What you can do is add a little water on his hard dog food and let it absorb for 10 mins so your dog and eat them. You can also try giving him wet food. 

He is actually not having issues eating, even without soaking it so it softens.  I was just curious how they do it that’s all

On 20/08/2019 at 8:24 PM, persephone said:

..and this is why a dog  bed should preferably be a 'nest' shape ..not a flat mattress   they have the instinct to dig/shape a hollow in which to curl ...

Oh is that why?  I brought them a flat memory foam mattress and they seem to always want to go back and sleep on their old stinky pillow 

Good customer service are hard to find these days and when they happen, it deserves a shout out!  Good on you!

On 05/08/2019 at 10:02 PM, Two Best Dogs! said:

I went one further. I have a dog freezer and a people freezer 

Ah the things we do for our babies 

On 05/08/2019 at 10:22 PM, Diva said:

 

 

I was greatly annoyed at the waste, but had a quiet laugh at what they would have found when they tried to eat the dog food. 

Obviously it wasn’t tasty enough to come back for seconds

5 hours ago, ♦ Marg ♦ said:

 

i have taken my dogs to Petstock on their birthday so they  can pick out a toy they like but they are always leashed and watched like a hawk... because as you know those dog treats smell so delicious  

i love the way you roll 

10 hours ago, Snook said:

I think that's a hard call as some conditions are ongoing. My dog was treated with antibiotics for a suspected abscess under the gum, but which also could have been a dodgy tooth that needed removing, so the vet wanted to try conservative measures before resorting to surgery. The antibiotics worked but almost a year later his face swelled up again and it was the exact same tooth position that was noted on record as being the cause the first time, so the second time, surgery was the go to response. I wouldn't expect an insurance policy to treat it as the same condition, particularly if it was a new policy period (not that his insurance policy we had covered dental anyway but just using that as an example.) 

I’m not disputing that they shouldn’t impose separate excess across time.

I just think should still be one claim for at least a year rather than per policy period.

Perhaps follow up was a bad example.  What I was trying to say was sometimes with an illness it can spread over a few consults.  If it's part of the same illness, it should be part of the same claim.  If it was within the same policy year, even if it was 360 days later, they would consider it the same claim.  It is only boundary cases where the illness spreads across policy years that is ridiculous.

I’m quite amazed how insurance policies are put together and the reasoning (or lack of) that comes with it.  So today I found out that if your dog has a claim say for example surgery to remove a lump.  Typically for these treatments will require several trips to the vet, three at least.  One for consult, two for surgery and three for follow up.  Now hypothetically your policy renewal date is 15 June.  If you visit the vet once before the 15th and make a claim and the other two after the 15th, I was told I need to pay two excess even if we are treating the same illness.  It’s two excess because it’s across two policy periods!  Even if they are one day apart.

i think that’s insane.  Surely they can make the restriction 12 months from the first claim which would be more reasonable.

I’m so sorry.  Time will heal your pain, just hang in there!