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Table 1 Pharmacologic therapy

From: Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy; and the Summit of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians; and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Medication

Dosage

Administration

Frequency

Duration of therapy

Gabapentin supplied in 10/100/600 mg tablets

10–20 mg/kg

Orally mixed with food/treats

Twice daily

Until directed to stop

Glucosamine HCL 1500 mg + Chondroitin sulfate 350 mg capsule

1 capsule

Orally mixed with food/treats

Twice daily

Until directed to stop

Omega 3 fatty acids vitacapsâ„¢ capsule

1 capsule

Orally mixed with food/treats

Twice daily

Until directed to stop

Meloxicam tablets

0.1–0.2 mg/kg

Orally mixed with food/treats

Once daily

1 month

Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan (Adequan®)

4.4 mg/kg

Intramuscular injection

Twice weekly

For 4 weeks, then subcutaneously every month and adjust frequency according to patient needs