<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Julie,</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">My 12 year old basset Kaylee has spondylosis
- severe arthritis in her spine. Because she has Addison's disease
and must take prednisone for that, she is not able to take Rimadyl or other
NSAIDS for her back. So, I've had to increase her prednisone dose
just so she can keep walking. Unfortunately, the prednisone keeps
causing pancreatitis. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I've been trying to find something else
for Kaylee - so I can lower her pred dose and hopefully prevent future
pancreatitis. A friend recommended Duralactin. I just picked
mine up from the vet at lunch today, so Kaylee has only had 2 tablets -
and I can't vouch for its effectiveness yet. But, my friend whose
elderly basset also had spondylosis and she said it worked for her basset
for many years. I got my vet to order it, then found out that you
can order it yourself off the internet for a much better price. Here
is the info on it: http://www.duralactin.com/</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">There is also Adequan. It has
to be injected - and is a super form of glucosamine. I've also had
people recommend it. I will try it if I don't get good results with
the Duralactin. Here is the info on Adequan: http://www.adequancanine.us/</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I've also ordered a Bioflow (magnetic)
collar - actually won it on an eBay auction - sold by a Pit Bull rescue
group. It isn't here yet, but I also had people swear by them. http://www.discoverymagnets.co.uk/bioflow_pets.htm</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I am determined to find something safe
that will work on Kaylee's back. I hope you can find something that
works for you!</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Beth, Abby, Kaylee and Rosie</font>
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