OT- Chyna and CKD with arthritis injections?

[Rachel & Chyna (GA)]

Hi guys, I posted a topic in health asking questions and for pointers about CKD and arthritis if anyone has advice for when I talk to the vet tomorrow? I have the names of the injections (Adequan/cartrophen) from some members but after talking to a vet tech today I had some more need for pointers since they said with her CKD she shouldn't have injections :cry: It's here:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=109709

Thanks and hugs to you all

 

[Amy&TrixieCat]

My civvie GA Mario, wasn't full blown CKD, but also didn't have perfect kidney function either. He was on Adequan for almost 2 years, and really gave him amazing QOL. During that time, he had very frequent BW done because he was also HyperT, and he didn't have any progression of his kidney issues. I hope you're able to find the info you're looking for...I'd be interested for future reference, just so I could be properly informed should the issue come up again. Adequan was a lifesaver for Mario.

 

[Rachel & Chyna (GA)]

Thanks Amy, I'm not sure if we can get Adequan in Canada, but I will mention it and the Cartrophen again ;-) It could be since they only stock Metacam that that is what they think all injections do...

 

[julie & punkin (ga)]

punkin also had the beginnings of kidney disease, of course diabetes too, and we used adequan for a long time. i'd have to look at his ss to know how long, but i would guess at least a year. his kidneys didn't fail him, so i don't think the adequan harmed him in any way and i do think it helped him move more comfortably.

what do you mean when you say the vet stocks Metacam? you mean they use it on cats? there's a black box warning in the US against using it on cats because it can cause liver failure. I suspect you know that by the way you mentioned it, but just want to flag it in case that's new to you.

good luck with your vet appt tomorrow!

 

[Rachel & Chyna (GA)]

Thanks Julie I hope I get to talk to the vet instead of a tech since I'm just popping in on my lunch break with some info they'd asked for on her supplements she's taking etc. I'm hoping I can find Adequan or they can, it looks like it's out of stock a lot of places online that I've looked at if I can get a prescription for it. I was reading not so great things about the Cartrophen but am still researching, and I've seen some on here have used it with no issues that were mentioned.

I do know about Metacam, sorry I'd written more on my post in health. When I asked if I could get Adequan and asked what they had the tech said the only thing they stock is Metacam and it isn't good for kidney animals. I don't know exactly who or what they do give it to but I do have a note I had them add to Chynas file not to use it or Convenia from when I switched vets in Feb...