** Meds ** Changes for Dogs

Notes to self:

Tux: bad interaction between meds possible! 

• Continue Prednisolone acetate one drop twice a day each eye for Pannus until supply runs out
• Eliminate Novox
• Increase Tramadol to one pill three times a day or two pills twice a day for arthritis pain
• Adequan: reduce dosage to 1.1 and/or increase time between injections to 6 weeks for arthritis pain
• Continue Prescription Diet J/D

1. Adequan may be unavailable when supply runs out
2. If anti-inflammatory is needed for mobility replace Prednisolone with Cyclosporin and restart Novox
3. Consider replacing Prednisolone with Cyclosporin when next refilling subscription!
4. Yearly blood testing for liver and kidney function

Hooper

• Eliminate Novox
• Tramadol twice a day; increase to three times a day or two twice a day for arthritis pain
• Omega 3 oil (3 caps with food)

1. Start low protein diet if creatinine levels increase
2. May need regular BUNN/creatinine and urine testing for kidney function
3. Watch for increased water consumption, increased urination and incontinence 

Tag

• Omega 3 oil (3 caps with food)

1. Watch for ear infections