smallfella Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 hi smallfella here I'm new so hope i'm respecting the rules etc. but my two little fellas shitzuxmaltese are ageing and have just been put on meds, a real shock at the prices. I've searched the net and can't find any cheaper options other than buying thru the vet, someone said that human inflammateries can be used for the pooches and are cheaper and are over the counter is this so, also are there any other avenues for cheaper prescription meds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) hi smallfella here I'm new so hope i'm respecting the rules etc. but my two little fellas shitzuxmaltese are ageing and have just been put on meds, a real shock at the prices. I've searched the net and can't find any cheaper options other than buying thru the vet, someone said that human inflammateries can be used for the pooches and are cheaper and are over the counter is this so, also are there any other avenues for cheaper prescription meds? What are they being given? eta: oops missed the name of the meds in the title Edited November 13, 2008 by Luke W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I know that Mobic is the human equivalant to Metacam. Not sure that it would work out any cheaper as it is quite expensive if not on PBS which of course we can't get for our animals. Vetmedin is Pimobendan but I think the same goes that it is expensive. They are both not over the counter and you would need your vet to write up a script to take to your chemist to make up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Additionally it would be very difficult to break down a pill meant for a 80kg plus person for a tiny 5kg dog and the result of getting it wrong are very serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 vetmedin I think you would be stuck with but ask the vet if there is a human equivalent or combination. Vets can write prescriptions for human pharacies as well. As for the Metacam what is it for? Arthritis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Additionally it would be very difficult to break down a pill meant for a 80kg plus person for a tiny 5kg dog and the result of getting it wrong are very serious Good point. I know the Mobic tablets are quite small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Additionally it would be very difficult to break down a pill meant for a 80kg plus person for a tiny 5kg dog and the result of getting it wrong are very serious Good point. I know the Mobic tablets are quite small. Mobic also comes in capsules - you can cut the powder into doses. I used 1/3 of a 7.5mg capsule for a dog needing 2.5mg per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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