Vet Explains Librela - A New Treatment Option for Your Dog’s Arthritis | Ask a Vet
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- In this video I will explain what Librela is, how it works, how effective it is and what the potential side effects are. This covers the basics, but ensure you discuss this with your vet to get up to date information and tailored advice for your pet :)
I waited so long for this to drop in the US and it finally did. My 12 year old cockapoo had her shot last week and is already (!!) showing significant signs of improvement. Doing downward dog stretching which she completely stopped doing for over a year, running towards her ball, jumping down off my bed. This stuff was unheard of, even with gabapentin and meloxicam always on board. Everyone I've spoken to who has their dog on Librela has said it has done wonders. HIGHLY recommend! Holy smokes
An utter miracle for my 15 year old daxie cross terrier. No longer gets stuck half way up stairs. Has helped him lose weight too as he’s more active now.
Bc it masks pain but what is it causing by doing so?
@@alexandrac9536 my dog is 14....it's a balancing act as is all late life care...masking pain is dangerous because they can hurt themselves, there might be long term affects but when the alternative is euthanasia sooner than later it's a no brainer. No medication is ever without a cost
My boy just had his first injection yesterday.... praying it helps
Any luck?
I hope it helps! Please lmk if it is working for your boy.
hopefully it works
my 15 yo lab mix is getting a monthly Librela injection since a year and it is crucial to maintain his (pain free) mobility, which in turn is crucial to his health and happiness. We are luckily among those for whom this worked wonderfully. Thank you for this informative and lovely video.
This will kill your dog! Stop giving it to them
Just put my springer on it today he’s 13 . He’s in great form so said better to start now before things get worse x
Make sure you have a confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis before agreeing to this shot. My experience has been terrible. Within 24 hours of the first shot, he lost control of his back legs, has increased thirts, diarrhea, and bowel incontinence and is severely depressed. I wish i could turn back time and refuse it.
I’ve seen the same I’m so sorry I tried this
My dog reacted well initially to this drug, but soon it made no difference, but she developed uncontrolled itching and doggy dementia - so I stopped it.
I"m so sorry. My dog died within 36 hours of the drug, exhibiting similar symptoms. For those who survive, it takes weeks to clear from the system and is heartbreaking to watch your pet suffer through side effects that are listed only in Canadian package inserts not in U.S.?
My dog died in 3 days also. She was taken by this horrible drug. We should sue the company. I can’t think straight. It’s only been 1 week since her death. My wife and I are inconsolable. Please be careful.😢😢😢
I wish I could turn back in time and refuse Librela! I will carry guilt because I didn't had the chance to say goodbye to my loved Tesa because it happened so quick. She was a healthy dog except some arthritis due to her age and I just thought I will help her. I'm absolutely shattered in million pieces. Please don't give it to your dog unless you're 100% informed about the side effects.
Thank you for explaining that so clearly 😊
My 14 year old Chipin has had two injections so far and will soon have his third. We noticed a significant improvement, especially after the first injection. Shortly before, he wasn't able to use his affected leg at all, but then a few days after the injection he was jumping around on the bed like a little deer. So I can really recommend Librela, even though there's of course never a guarantee (with any drug). I'm curious to see whether the positive effect will last for an even longer period of time, e.g. a year or more.
Some people in the comments seem suspicious of Libreala simply because they don't understand how the drug works. Or they associate the drug with other unrelated health complications. But correlation does not imply causation!
FYI: medications that work in the same way (monoclonal antibodies) are also used to treat people, for osteoarthritis, but also for diseases such as multiple sclerosis and cancer. Drugs are tested extensively before they are approved, both for humans and animals. And if you're not an expert yourself, you shouldn't jump to conclusions about something you don't understand properly.
Maybe Libreala didn't work for your dog and I'm sorry for that. But it's neither "poison" nor "garbage" because of that. Medications do not work the same for every animal, but it is still worth a try because Librela has significantly fewer side effects than conventional painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs. And at the same time it has a clinically proven effect, in contrast to any “alternative remedies”.
Just talk to your vet and get proper advice instead of listening to people in these comments who really have no knowledge of medicine or pharmacology and will ultimately just make you feel frightened and unsure about what is best for your dog. All the best to you and your dog(s) 😊
Thanks for the info. I’m going to start looking for a Vet in my area that has this. Thanks again. ❤
This is wonderful. I've been researching Librela and your video is the most clear, comprehensive and succinct that I've found. Thank you again! Thank you so much!
Excellent content. Really helpful. I can tell you are fantastic at what you do and that you really care. All the very best 🐾 ❤
Excellent, clear, succinct review of Librela. Thanks
I'm not a vet but I feel small animals need to be clearer neurologically before considering Librela
Great informative video Lauren so huge thanks! My flat coat had his first injection today so keeping everything crossed . You deserve to have many more subscribers too!
How's he doing? after finding out the news from our vet that our 9 year Flatcoat also has some arthritic issues we're unsure whether to try Librela.
following - just injected out 10.5yr old Flat coat who is starting to show signs of join discomfort.
My poor baby died 3 days after taking this stuff. She was 14 years old. She needed some help with the stairs among other things, but I managed to help her . She had a seizure on the second day, and lost all mobility. She stopped eating and died a horrible death in front of my wife and I on the third night. Please be wary of this drug. It’s not worth the risk in older dogs. 😢😢😢
I was having a positive experience with Librela 2 months/injections. I felt her back flattened and she was doing brief zoomies again but after the 3rd injection I went on google looking for its contraindications and wow there is a whole community of dog owners who have had Librela tragedies.. Not sure if I'm actually seeing a Neurological decline in her or if I'm imagining it but I think I will take a break and start with Rejenease Glucosamine Extra Strength which my teeth cleaner recommended. It has Glucosamine MSN Chondroitin Hyloronic Acid and Manganese and no sugars or wheats. My 16yo is very finicky so hope she will eat her food with this, if not I can use a needless syringe to administer. If her hunched back returns we may go back on Librela. BYW she is diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
Thank you for your explanation! My 14 year old Chipin is getting his first Librela injection tomorrow and I really hope it will help him. Everything I've heard and read about it so far sounds promising :)
Do you have an update?
How many Injections has he had?
@@cynthiave5221 Sure! :) He has had two injections so far and will soon have his third. We noticed a significant improvement, especially after the first injection. Shortly before, he wasn't able to use his affected leg at all, but then a few days after the injection he was jumping around on the bed like a little deer. So I can really recommend Librela, even though there's of course never a guarantee (with any drug). I'm curious to see whether the positive effect will last for an even longer period of time, e.g. a year or more. Maybe I'll give another update then.
Snoop had his first shot Wednesday. I hope his pain improves soon...
How is Snoop doing now?
How's Snoop doing now? Hope he's okai
How are the anti bodies supposed to know which nfg to supress and which not to supress. I think they can't. Aren't ngf also important for a lot of neurological stuff? What if you supress these? Librela for me is a last ditch effort, not the first way to go. If every thing else fails or is not possible anymore (due to liver and kidney problems after longterm nsaids).
Exactly, you don't know. My dog was in perfect health - she hesitated going up a flight of stairs so the vet recommended Librela even though he suggested she could have cataracts or other issues that made her hesitant to climb stairs - no diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Within 36 hours of the injection, she was dead. It was the most traumatic, horrific event I've ever witnessed. I wouldn't wish the side effects she experienced on my worst enemy. Use this drug as a last resort if at all. It's not a safe drug and the manufacturer knows this. Canadian package inserts warn of serious adverse reactions that are missing from U.S. inserts. Why?
This happened to our girl too. Exactly the same outcome. We buried her 1 week ago. My wife and I are traumatized. We watched her die horribly on the third day . She had a seizure and lost her ability to walk. She never got up again. 😢😢😢
My 10 year German Shepherd Roscoe had a lot of arthritis but was still was able to walk and run, a month after getting the shot he started to knuckle his back feet and we didn’t figure it out and our Vet had no clue about the side effects! There is a twenty to thirty percent chance that drug will KILL or CRIPPLE your DOG!
I'm a vetphysio, i have seen some side effects of Librella with dogs that have a neurological compromise. Many dogs with OA have a neurological component, I'm seeing neurological symptoms get worse in practise, from seizures to pelvic limb weakness, ataxia, behaviour, panting, thirsty??
Exactly-- it is not a safe drug. Use it with caution. Many have had to euthanize their dogs from the serious adverse reactions.
My dog died a horrible death in front of us. She got the shot on Thursday afternoon and died Sunday night. She was a happy, healthy dog with a little weakness in her hindquarters. The vet suggested this drug but didn’t mention any side effects or the possibility of death. Please tell your story if this drug hurt or killed your dog. Don’t grieve in vain.😢😢😢
It helped our 11 year old German Shepherd for a few months but the 3rd injection made no noticeable difference. Too much arthritis damage, apparently.
Can you work on turning the mic up? My TV is on full blast and you are still too quiet
My dog just received her first injection last week. Am noticing she is more active but she’s also having a lot of digestive issues. Not sure if it related to the medication
It could be, I’ve seen a few websites saying it can upset the digestive system
Yes, Librela can cause digestive issues. How is your dog doing?
Stop the injections before it’s too late. It killed my dog!!
First treatment my dog became severely ataxic 2 days after treatment and within a month could no longer hold her weight up. Second treatment she woke up totally paralyzed in her rear legs two mornings later.
I’m so sorry to hear that. Watching our senior pets health fail it heartbreaking.I feel your pain.
on the bright side she is walking again, after a lot of physio, @@fransak2723
Was that reversible ???
Yes, it was, thank fully. It has taken from May 21 after the first shot when the ataxia started leading to her not being able to bear weight on her rear legs, until early Sept before she started to walk, she still does fall over sometimes. I did about an hour of physio a day from the end of May till mid Sept, along with at home laser therapy. So yes it is reversable, but work must be put into the dog to keep muscle mass and strength. She was on a very short course of pred in Aug, but it had to be stopped as it caused her liver enzymes to increase ten-fold @@bekanimal Once she was unable to bear weight in May, I did some research and made the decision if she was going to have to live in a wheelchair, and/or inside the house aids I was committed to it, and truly never expectefd her to walk again.
Thats a common side effect from this drug many dogs are killed by it and its only been out a short time!
Thank you for the information but I feel like the side effects section was glossed over.
Librela KILLEd my elderly dog. Meadow was 14 years old and had arthritis and stage 2 kidney disease. In short, she had the shot, the next day she looked like Bambi, falling in her water bowl, food bowl, all over the place. She would not eat and when the vet came to put her down (not her regular vet) i asked why how this could happen. This vet told me "unfortunately, she sees this frequently" It is not recommended for elderly dogs. DON'T give your elderly dog this poision, Like the big pharma for humans, same goes for dogs. They claim not many side effects- sure
So sorry for your loss! The same happened with our spaniel. Nobody cares! They only push this for money and they don't care about pets or pets parents who suffer a terrible loss and leave us with guilt! I've cared for my dog for 17 years and I didn't even had the chance to say goodbye properly! She started having seizures and I knew I can't leave her to have another one in case that she doesn't woke up and then she dies in agony. I had to have her last ride with the car and that was our way to the vets to end her life. Im Absolutely shattered
Thank you for relating the impressions of your at home vet death dula. I believe they see so much and can inform our experience and direction before at home euthanization is required. My death dula vet was an angel and after a year of surgeries and procedures that did not improve his quality of life, helped my small poodle pass without pain to freedom. Our conversation helped with my guiding his littermate who I rescued with him from a hoarding situation 15 years prior and now she is 16 years and 3 months and we are hoping for more healthy years ahead. Love and Prayers for Meadow.
Please follow all the sad stories that follow 1, 2, or 3 injections.
Do your research about the many side effects.
all treatments come with side effects. If it is not appropriate for your dog then don't use it on your dog
@@deedrole5296 You are correct and that is why we should look for other alternatives before pressing the easy button. This drug in particular is a dangerous band aid for what is an underlying issue. Most arthritis, inflammation, and even allergies are a result of leaky gut in dogs, cause by the kibble we feed them and over vaccination. You don't have to believe me, you can research it yourself. With better diet and simple supplements these issues in many cases can be reversed. These animals have no voice and are at our mercy as to what is being pumped into them.
@@deedrole5296 You are correct and this is why we should seek out other (better) alternatives like getting our dogs off of kibble, and giving them simple supplements, instead of pressing the easy button which is in many cases is just a band aid for the underlying issues. Leaky gut is the cause of most arthritis, inflammation, and even allergies. These poor animals have no voice and are at our mercy as to what is being injected into them.
@@deedrole5296 You don't know if the side effects will hit your dog till it does. And then it was too late.
Librela made my dog worse. She was limping a bit, but right after the injection she can’t even walk.
Don’t give your dog this garbage.
It was hirrible
what happen?