Librela. Stop Pain from Arthritis (OA) in DOGS. Dr. Dan Explains!
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2023
- Hi guys!
My name is Dan, and I am a veterinarian. Today I am talking about Librela. Librela is a drug that treats OA or osteoarthritis pain in the dog. Zoetis states the following regarding Librela and its treatment of OA pain in the dog.
The follow are referenced and quoted or summarized from Zoetis' websites:
Librela offers long-lasting pain relief with a once-monthly injection administered by your vet. Osteoarthritis (OA), or arthritis, is a painful chronic condition of the joints. Pain from OA can severely affect the health and well-being of your dog. Although we cannot cure OA, we can control the pain it causes. www.zoetispetcare.com
Librela is the First and Only Monthly Injectable Anti-NGF Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for the Control of Canine Osteoarthritis (OA) Pain. Approved as safe and effective and provides long-term canine OA pain control. Reduced canine OA or Osteoarthritis pain, which led to increased activity to help improve quality of life. www.librelavetteam.com
Traditional OA Care:
Osteoarthritis in dogs, often referred to as canine osteoarthritis or canine arthritis, is a common degenerative joint disease that affects the joints of dogs as they age. It can also occur due to genetic factors, joint injuries, or other underlying health conditions. Here are some key points to know about dog osteoarthritis:
Causes: Canine osteoarthritis is typically caused by the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. This can be due to the natural aging process, genetic predisposition, joint injuries, obesity, or other factors that cause excess wear and tear on the joints.
Symptoms: Common signs of osteoarthritis in dogs include limping, stiffness, difficulty in getting up or lying down, decreased activity or exercise intolerance, joint pain, and noticeable changes in gait. Dogs with arthritis may also show signs of discomfort when their joints are touched.
Diagnosis: A veterinarian can diagnose osteoarthritis in dogs through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and possibly imaging techniques such as X-rays or MRI scans to assess the extent of joint damage.
Treatment: The treatment for dog osteoarthritis aims to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and improve joint function. Treatment options may include:
Pain Medication: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed to manage pain and inflammation.
Diet and Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial to reduce stress on joints. Specialized diets or weight management plans may be recommended.
Physical Therapy: Physical therapy and exercises can help improve joint mobility and muscle strength.
Supplements: Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements may support joint health and reduce symptoms.
Lifestyle Modifications: Changes in your dog's environment, such as providing soft bedding, ramps or steps, and modifying exercise routines, can help reduce joint stress.
Surgery: In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to repair or replace damaged joints.
Lifelong Management: Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition, and management often requires ongoing care and monitoring. Regular veterinary check-ups are important to assess the progression of the disease and adjust treatment as needed.
Pain Assessment: It's crucial to monitor your dog's pain levels and response to treatment. If you notice any worsening of symptoms or side effects from medications, consult your veterinarian promptly.
Holistic Approaches: Some dog owners explore alternative therapies such as acupuncture or dietary supplements like fish oil to complement traditional treatments. Always discuss these options with your veterinarian. - Розваги
Thank you for the explanation. We are starting two of our shepherds on it. I hope we have the same results our vet has had in other patients!
Our Lab is 11 yo. Started on this medication 6 months ago. Took him off his other pain med and Saw improvement in first 3 weeks. He’s a different dog. No limping, or soreness after playing in the river or playing with his dog friends. No side effects. Love this.
Amazing!!
We've only had one injection for our 10yr old Great Pyrenees, it has definitely helped to bring him arthritis relief. Definitely recommend
Awesome!!
How much was it? I have a 12 yr old pyr that is having problems.
Does it use mrna technology?
@angelakaiser7141 DO NOT GIVE THIS POISON TO YOUR DOG WITHOUT DOING FULL HOMEWORK. I lost my beloved because of it. Please just look at REAL reviews from real pet owners NOT a person with interest in financial gain.
@@angelakaiser7141 The dose is by dog weight and my 115 lb Lab costs abt $100 but also the first 2 injections require a vet visit cost vs a vet tech inj cost.
Thank you for this explanation. It was very healpful
Thanks for watching!
Great overview. My 13 yr old lab was getting laser treatment along with Caroprofen for bad arthritis. He got his first shot of Librela last week and I have seen noticeable increase in his mobility already. Really excited for impact this could have on his overall life as we progress.
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
This is awesome!
Stop! It will kill your dog
@@SeanDeeswhy will it kill your dog ?
Thank you for this update. I just emailed my vet to see if he has this yet. fingers crossed.
Good Luck! Great hearing from you!
My Dane got the injection on October 4th. He died today at 2:30pm. Not blaming anyone..yet. But he was perfectly healthy prior to the shot ( besides the arthritis). When i know the results of the autopsy, i ll report back
@@alanpumphrey9639so very sorry about the loss of your precious pet. Thus is why I am extremely wary about what I give my pup. A lot of times these pharmaceuticals have not been studied for long enough.
please do let us know after you get the autopresulg.
I just emailed mine also! I have a 13 yo that needs this, my fingers are crossed also!
Update as promised. Seems he was eating grass and inhaled a blade of grass. Cause of death was pneumonia. Autopsy revealed his lungs were full of pus and grass.
Just gave my almost 8 y/o Lab and my 10 y/o Amer Bully the first injection this past week. Two days in my Lab quit all limping and I took him off his pain meds. I'm waiting to.see how it goes with my Bully but it was the end of the pain road for these two. They are both on palliative care at this point so thid was about allowing them to be active without having their mental capacity affected by a stronger pain med protocol.
We started Our 8 year old Blue Heeler Australian Cattle dog on her Librela today!
Best of luck! Please share how it goes!
Let us know how it goes please.
Our girls had dental cleaning yesterday and our vet recommended this. Our bigger girl who is a german shepherd has hip dysplasia, and possibly arthritis. Shes going to be 12 this year. We got her first injection yesterday so im excited to see if this helps. We give her the glucosamine daily as well as galliprant as needed. Ive noticed she has been stiff and needs to stop when she first gets up, so we're willing to try this to see if it also helps her. Im in CA and out vet charges $168 for 2 shots for anyone wondering the cost. I might do a mini series vloggs on how she is doing since starting. We just want our baby to be more comfortable. Fingers crossed it helps her. 🙏
I hope your baby girl feels better! We charge a bit less for a Librela injection in Nebraska...but that is Nebraska compared to Cali.
@DanTheVeterinarian Thank you!
Btw: Im not sure if they have a saying for your state, but have you ever heard that saying about TX " everything's bigger and better in TX."
Our saying should be "come to cali where everything's over priced including rent" 🤦♀️😅
Cool
Was recommended to me by my vet instead of galliprant, she was switched off of another medication because of liver enzymes, would librella be a good idea to consider?
My 13 yo doggie with significant knee problems had his first injection 2 weeks ago, and I already see really good results. It was about $80 for the shot. He was already on previcox, but that didn't seem to help very much. The only other alternative was surgery ($5-7k - impossible!) and/or weeks locked in a crate, which would be torture for both my dog and me! I looked up whether or not there is a comparable injection for people, and there is! However, the cost is upwards of $100k annually for us humans, so while we non-billionnaires have to continue to suffer, at least our furry friends have some fairly affordable relief! ❤❤
Hi Dr. Dan! Thank you so much for your video. My 8 year old cocker spaniel with spondylosis had her first shot 2 days ago. Do you know for how long dogs can take Librela?
They can be on it long term! It is a great option of management of chronic OA pain.
@@DanTheVeterinarian may I ask where you found the documentation on this? I've read trough all information online, package insert, studies and haven't seen this mentioned once. Thank you!
Peak performance of this is between 30-60 days. If it isn't working by then, it won't work. My vet said she has seen one dog last on it for 8 mos and one dog lasted for 4 months on it.
My dog who is 14yrs old, suffers from arthritis most in his hind area. We'll see if these shots will help. My vet is waiting on the shipment now. It looks very positive.
Best of Luck!!!
I have worked at a veterinary clinic since 1999. We have been using Librela for the past two months. It works! From euthanasia to a new life..! No more Carprofen and Gabapentin..!
My shepherd, missy just got a 30mg shot, she’s 114 pounds, I have her on carprofen which seems to be working but I have to give it daly , hopefully this shot will work better
@@indiancreek1570 It will.
My 11 year old golden with kidney disease was on Librela for 7 months, BUT after he got the 6th shot he collapsed and last week when he got the 7th shot, he started to have nerve issues. PLEASE BEWEAR
Hi, My 13 year old Jack Russell megan did have the injection 10mg over 6months and no change. I live in Spain and this came highly recommended by vet. She had her bloods done recently her value for her kidneys high and vet cant give her anti inflammatories any more. I have changed her food and put her on yumove supplement I'm just wondering if the dose was to low?
Did you only give your dog one shot? I'm not a vet, but as I understand, it can take two to three injections before you see significant improvement. It's something that has to be done every month as it wears off after three to four weeks.
This is a monthly injection and the label states you may not see signs until after the 2nd injection. You won't see changes with just one injection.
On the website it says if you don't see changes by 60 days then it won't work for your dog. I saw changes with one of my dogs within 3 days of the first injection.
What happens after the 9 months of treatment since this isn't a curable disease process? The package insert says there haven't been any studies for what happens after 9 months. Thank you.
My vet only uses Librela as palliative care for that reason. My two dogs I recently got the first inj for are both at the end of thr line of pain mgmt before we get into pain protocols that will mess with their mental state, which I won't do, so I was willing to try this. So far I'm impressed with how it had positively affected my 115 lb Lab. 2ish days aftet the inj hr had no more limp and I took him off his auxiliary pain meds.
My dog just got her first injection of Librela today ! .. she seems to have had the beginning of OA this past year or so / a mild form of it .. I was curious about the frequency of the injections -- is it possible to do an injection every 8 weeks instead of every ? Or every 6 weeks ? Would that be pointless ?
It's labeled for monthly and says when stopped or if doses are missed can see returning signs of OA.
My dog had devastating side effects within days of getting Librela. I would say be very cautious.
I am so sorry to hear this. You should report all possible adverse drug reactions to your veterinarian or the drug company directly.
I had got this medication for my 12 year old shih-tzu,he wasn't doing too bad with it, moving around a little better and such, after 2 weeks ,on a Friday night he seemed a bit poorly by Monday morning at 330 am he was gone, he had a cold and was on Antibiotics as well,I couldn't get him to the vet over the weekend and was planning on getting him there Monday morning,buy then he was gone, I have no closure as to what took his life,I am broken hearted,he was my world,so I don't know if the injection caused this or if he took pneumonia,I feel lost
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My 14 year old lab, Samantha, showed great improvement in quality of life, but this started to wane at about three weeks. The second injection does not seem to be producing such dramatic results.
I am sorry to hear Samantha is having a hard time. Always follow up with your vet about options.
Just be sure you have a confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis. My dog lost control of his back legs within 24 hours of the first shot. He has lost 20% of his body weight, has loss of control of his bowel, increased thirst and is generally depressed. I wish i could turn back time.
Same reaction here, the day after this shot my pup lost all control of her rear legs and had to be put down 8 days later as she lost all mobility plus other issues as a result from this. Not fear mongering but folks if you are looking at a 50+ percent effectiveness there's another 50% that doesn't benefit and they are not telling you about the actual side effects. Do thorough research before considering this for your dog. I too wish I could turn back time. My Shaina should still be here.....
My vet recommended this for my senior dog that has debilitating arthritis. He suggested that I do research on it, which I am doing now. How much do the pills cost?
The injection price varies based on where you live. It is around $75-100 here in Nebraska.
Thank you, that gives me a general idea at least.
@@Bonlynren Many pet insurance companies cover it. If you have insurance for your dog, you might check with them.
@@beachieours covered it. We pay $98/shot in the Dallas, Tx area.
What about the long list of possible side effects? My dog is also suffering from arthritis, but the risks are not worth it to me.
What side effects are you worried about?
@@DanTheVeterinarian Swelling at the injection site
Systemic disorders: lack of efficacy, polydipsia, death, lethargy, anorexia
Renal and urinary tract disorders: poluria, urinary incontinence
Digestive tract disorders: diarrhea, vomiting
Neurological disorders: ataxia, seizure
There’s side effects to absolutely everything. Some folks just want to give their older dogs quality of life.
You must weight the quality of life they have left on this earth and make your assessment.
@@stackedhippiechick People are unaware that most dog's illnesses (allergies & arthritis included) stem from leaky gut brought on by the kibble we feed them as well as over vaccinations. (In most cases) I was able to get my girl back to quality of life by changing her diet and all natural supplements. It takes time and effort, research, the shot is easier, a quick fix, but in the end it's much worse. We each must advocate for our animals. They are at our mercy.
How much is very affordable?
Around $75 a month depending on where you live. About the same price as UA-cam tv.
@@DanTheVeterinarian - that’s not bad. I’m assuming the size of the dog plays a factor as well?
Today i paid $86 for my 68 lb dog at a mid-priced vet in metro Detroit, MI suburb. Banfield Hospital wanted to charge me $135!
I saw an article on Yahoo about this about a month ago and questioned my vet then and they said it wasn't released yet.
Brought my arthritic 16.5 year old shih tzus to the vet yesterday thinking maybe reduced dose meloxicam for their old kidneys and the doc said that they have had the librela for a week now.
< 22 pound dosing was $64 a dog.
I'm curious if and when we can buy it and inject it ourselves and how comparable the price will be.
I’m from the UK and it can be ordered from vet websites with prescription. I highly discourage injecting your dog yourself just because there’s a lot that can go wrong. Best of luck
SURVEY what did your vet charge and how much did your dog weigh? I am doing a quick little survey on cost per kilogram, including if you gave it or if your vet gave it so I can strip out that Charge.
Our vet clinic doesn’t charge to give the injection. The shot is usually around $75 but that varies a little based on weight. Hope this helps! Love to hear what others are paying?
$86 for a 68 lb dog in metro Detroit, MI at a mid-high priced vet practice...
I am in Canada, this would run$125...ouch to turn my dog into a pin-cushion. Why couldnt this be a chew tablet
Because the stomach would digest the antibodies.
Do your full homework on this POISON. There are many dogs dying from complications from this poison. Just look for REAL reviews from real pet owners. DONT DO IT without first knowing the real adverse effects they're NOT telling people about.
@@truckpilot01Some protocols don't work on some dogs, same as people. For dogs that are facing euthanasia because arthritic pain can no lo ger be managed, this buys them more time and managed pain for a better quality of life. One has to always weigh the pros and cons, but to simply paint with a broad brush that it's poison and ignore the research is ignorant.
@noshrinkingviolet007 to call someone who literally has seen many many many many people EVERY SINGLE DAY posting pics of their dog's instantly decline and needing to be euthanized. Plus, losing my own dog this cruel way is insanely irresponsible. Please don't respond to me because you have no clue. I ask you to do YOUR research.
How is one hundred and thirty dollars a month affordable
That is pretty expensive. Usually it is cheaper than that. Our clinic charges around $80, but that is Nebraska prices.
It’s more affordable than the mental pain of seeing your dog suffer … skip out on eating out or unnecessary spending or limit on certain things .. 150 ain’t too expensive .. it’s one day out of the month of work for 30 days of pain free for your dog
@@djshdloahn9750not to mention the dog's physical pain. If this helps out even a little bit, well worth that price
If you have pet insurance, check to see if it's covered. I have Healthy Paws, and they cover it. It only costs $20 for (after I meet my deductible for the year).
The price varies according to your dogs weight. I've cut back on things so I can spend money on my elderly dogs. They're worth it
Not a fan of it x
Same. I'm glad it has helped some dogs, but for those (like mine) where the side effects are severe, I do not reccommend this unless it's an absolute last resort.