Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 7/18/2009

Question
Hello Ms. Charlotte Sherrell, about a month ago (can't recall)I asked a question to Ms. Connell about my 2 yrs Matlese- Porky..per our last conversation I asked her if there are any special type of dog food target on Porky's issue. Ms. Connell suggested "j/d". Porky being eating "j/d" going to be a month. I think.. she seems like it (not being picky) but she didn't eat enough (needed about 1 cup)and her weight still in between 11 lbs (my vet said she lost 2 oz. weight). However, Porky being taking pain medicaion- MeteCam 3.5 ml. About 10 days ago, I asked my vet if it's nesscary lower the dose? My vet suggested lower to 2.5 ml. But the past 2 days.. she seems having problem walking again. Pokry is not in pain. She still very active of walking (she walk a little faster with her 3 little legs), eating, and playing. I told my vet about it. She said let's switch back to 3.5ml dose and today is the first day I feed her 3.5 ml.

Ms. Charlotte Sherrell, taking this type of medication.. does it take a few days to have the medication "working"?
I'm just a little worry about Porky.. not knowing what was happening to her?

since Porky is eating "j/d" , is it enough vitenum for her joint? Did she still need additional supplimental on top of it?  Thank you and please advise!

Janet


Answer
Janet -

Depending on the medication, it can take 24 hours for the effects to become evident that the medicine is working.  If your dog is experiencing joint pain then the J/D will be an excellent food for your dog.

Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM