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Lymes Treatment question.....

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Our Ginger (6yr old Cocker) has just finished up her medication for the treatment of Lymes. Was on Rimadyl for 4 days and Doxycyclene for 30 days. She took the last pills on Wednesday. Yesterday (Thursday) evening I noticed she was hesitant to jump up on the couch and again later was hesitant to jump on the bed. She did make it both times but not as easily as she should have. This morning she did walk up the two steps into the house fine after going out to go potty and after I got back from taking my dd to school she was on the couch but I didn't see her jump up. Just wondering though if sometimes some dogs need more than a month on the meds to kick the lymes infection?? I am going to keep an eye on her and if it gets worse I will call the vet but was just curious at this point what you think.  Thanks!
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  Oct-16 12:29 pm

The latest research on Lyme is that 30 days should be sufficient for treating it. It is possible that she also has some arthritis that can be associated with lyme - is she on any supplements such as glucosamine/chondroiten? You can also try a little aspirin (no advil or tylenol), one adult tablet per 50 lb. If she seems really stiff, you should consult with your vet and possibly get something stronger.

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I did end up calling the vet and she is putting her on Rimadyl. I questioned if maybe she should have antibiotics a little longer, I wasn't talking to the vet though and tech calling back just said the vet wanted her on Rimadyl. I had done some research and found a couple sites that said it may take longer than 30 days and I guess if this is the case with Ginger putting her on Rimadyl will just mask the problem. Yes it will relieve her pain but it will probably be right back again once she is done. I guess it will be a wait and see thing though, I will be picking up the Rimadyl this afternoon. Could she suddenly develop arthritis now since she had developed symptoms of Lymes? She had no symptoms before this past Sept when she developed the pain causing her not to be able to walk up steps or jump up on things. She had never been on any supplements before she is approx 5-6 years old. Thanks for your feedback!
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Anytime a human or animal gets exposed to a disease such as Lyme, anaplasma, ehrlichia or any other tick borne infection, it opens them up for arthritis in all joints but mostly hits the joints that get the most impact such as the knees, hips and shoulders. I know this first hand - I've had lyme twice and I have pretty bad arthritis in my knees and also in my fingers. The Rimadyl should help some but I highly recommend supplementing with a glucosamine product and hopefully you will be able to decrease the amount of Rimadyl over time. We also use acupuncture for arthritic pain and it really helps greatly.
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  Oct-19 8:44 am

Thanks Cat. One more question will the glucosamine help with the pain also? The Rimadyl is helping but not completely, she is still having some pain and having problems walking up steps and jumping up onto things. Is glucosamine generally taken in combination with Rimadyl or on its own? How costly is the glucosamine? The Rimadyl was pretty expensive for the two week supply I got. Thanks so much for all your help. Oh and or can I give her aspirin with the Rimadyl? How long is it safe to give them aspirin?
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