What was your level of success?
Who recommended Adequan (or a comparable injectible)?
Did you perform radiographs first, or simply go on your dog's age and activity level?
At what intervals were the injections given initially?
At what frequency is the dog maintaining his comfort?
Do you give any other type of medication for those 'bad' days? If so, which type?

Thanks in advance. I'm trying to determine if this is worth the cost before I procede. I have access to wholesale pricing of this, and am very tempted to try, however if the general consensus is negative, then I may try other products first.

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Yes, I have a 16 year old miniature schnauzer, whom I give adequan shots to twice a week. She weighs 9 lbs and gets .4 cc. We first did x-rays to make sure what was going on with her and realized she did have arthritis and two bad discs in her neck.

We give the shots at home on Mondays and Thursdays, before the shots, she would and could not go up steps, but now she will walk up the steps without even thinking about it.

My vet actually gave us the Adequan for horses instead of the one for dogs because it is cheaper and it is less painful for the dog when injected.

I highly recommend it and this is the only drug I give for her arthritis.

Of course check with your vet and see which one is best for your little one.

Good Luck!!

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