kayla1 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Does anyone have any experience with Onsior? I understand it's a safer alternative to other NSAIDs. I did a search on here but couldn't find much info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I am using it for my Staffy, we think she might have had a bleeding ulcer in the past. Have been using it for some months now. I understand the risk is probably the same with long term NSAID use but it's marginally safer as it can (and should) be given on an empty stomach. If you are talking for osteoarthritis, apparently Trocoxil is the latest and greatest as it gives a continuous slow release dose. Hope that helps. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayla1 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yes thanks. Coco (13 yr old Brittany) has spondylosis and has been on a short course of carprieve, which worked quite well, but his blood screen came back with a slightly elevated kidney value. The vet said it may be nothing, but if he has to go back on NSAIDs then I'd prefer to start with the safest option. I haven't heard of Trocoxil though, so might read up on that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 If you are talking for osteoarthritis, apparently Trocoxil is the latest and greatest as it gives a continuous slow release dose. Looks very interesting, althouth I am concerned about the fact that if there are ill effects, you can't just "stop" taking it. Annie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) If you are talking for osteoarthritis, apparently Trocoxil is the latest and greatest as it gives a continuous slow release dose. Looks very interesting, althouth I am concerned about the fact that if there are ill effects, you can't just "stop" taking it. Annie Correct, that is one concern raised. On the anthropomorphic side, I'm a little bit dubious as the dog can't tell you - "oh yeah it's good for 3 weeks then it starts to run out"...ya know? :p Sensitive dogs will obviously make it known a bit better, but stoic dogs are fairly hard to read. Edited February 9, 2012 by Staff'n'Toller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm88 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 We routinely use onsior over rimadyl/metacam/etc, have found it works well and is safer. You do need a 5 day washout period though when swapping from one to the other :) We do not like troxocil, what if you need to give contraindicated drugs during the month period? You can't take it back out if adverse reaction, can't use any other NSAIDs, did have one person try it and they felt it wasn't as effective as the rimadyl they had been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 You do need a 5 day washout period though when swapping from one to the other :) Is the 5 days needed just to change to onsoir? have only ever waited 2 days before when changing nsaids. I think my boy would be in a wheelchair if he was off the metacam that long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayla1 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 For Coco I was told three days between carprieve and onsior, with tramal on those days to get him through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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