Hi everyone,
I hope not to upset anyone on this forum by saying right away that I have a Border Collie/Lab.
Lola is 13 and a half and was diagnosed with Spondylosis 30 months ago. She was put on Onsior (NSAID) daily and half paracetamol twice daily. She also has Youmove and omega 3 capsule daily. After having blood tests earlier this year she also has Samylin which helps the liver enzymes which can be affected by long term Paracetamol. After diagnosis we had Laser treatment and also Hydrotherapy (in a small contained area with a treadmill), The laser was discontinue at the start of lockdown and I purchased an infrared heat massager to use at home. Up until lockdown Lola was having Hydro which started as a fortnightly session and we managed to gradually get it down to every 6 months without any deterioration. We obviously changed her excercise routine too, reduction of belting around the beach like a 3 year old (remember I said she was Collie) no swimming in rivers etc. After lockdown I got her back to Hydro and the Vet nurse was telling me about Librela and the good results they ad seen in dogs having a monthly injection. Having just moved house I asked my vet about it and she agreed that it was worth trying.
Lola has had 2 injections now, I do believe she moves much better with less stiffness, she manages steps and stairs quite easily now also. At her last hydro she managed 6 mins on the treadmill where she usually has 4 without hesitation.
She has another Librela injection and hydro session next week. I am hoping by Christmas that we can stop using the Onsior.
I'll keep you all posted on her progress
