Duralactin

[Ivoryudx]

The soft chewables have glucoasmine added but the plain Duralactin does not have it. I don't believe it acts as a blood thinner, but I don't know for fact. The following is what is on the side of the bottle I bought from my Vet.

Inactive Ingredients
Dextrose, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, vanilla flavoring.

Cautions
If animal’s condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian.

Recommended for long term management of chronic inflammatory conditions.

DURALACTIN ® Canine contains MicroLactin ® , a patented dried milk protein concentrate derived from hyperimmunized cows that contains factors that appear to block cytokines and inhibit neutrophil participation in the inflammatory response.*

DURALACTIN ® Canine does not share the mechanism of action of any known drug and is not a cyclooxygenase (COX-1 or COX-2) inhibitor.

Thats also what it says on this website: http://www.drugs.com/vet/duralactin-canine.html

 

[Murphy]

Hey Jen...I'm going to start him at 2000mg 2x a day for 2 weeks. Then I will see how he does on 1000 2x a day. They say to do the loading dose for 2 weeks.

Hope it helps Murphy!

I am going to do the same thing. Sure would be nice to see some improvement for our boys.

 

[Peanut]

I stopped to get some dog food yesterday and was then going to go to a different store to buy Duralactin. I was speaking with the owner of the pet store, it's a holistic all-natural store, about this. I was thinking about trying it for Lacy who is turning 9 soon and has bad hips.

He thought it was a good idea for senior dogs, to improve their qaulity of life. But thought it was bad for younger dogs as he said, there has not been any tests done on this for long term side effects.

He talked me into trying this first. http://csilverhl.com/24001.html

per serving: MSM 500mg
Glucosamine Sulfate 500mg
Boswellia Extract 65% 500mg
Devils Claw Root 500mg

Very inexpensive, only $17.00 for 8oz, which If I only give Lacy should last about 3 months. But I will probablly give to Peanut also so half that time. Not bad at all for the price if it helps.

Anyone with ideas on this?

 

[Angela]

I don't have any information on that but it's worth a try. Let us know if you see improvement with Lacy.

I would be interested in knowing what side effects may be possible in giving Duralactin to younger dogs. Did he elaborate?

 

[Peanut]

I don't have any information on that but it's worth a try. Let us know if you see improvement with Lacy.

I would be interested in knowing what side effects may be possible in giving Duralactin to younger dogs. Did he elaborate?

He wondered on possible kidney/Liver damage.

 

[Angela]

He wondered on possible kidney/Liver damage.

Wow!

Susan, have you heard from your vet about any side effects in giving this to younger dogs?

 

[Ivoryudx]

I stopped to get some dog food yesterday and was then going to go to a different store to buy Duralactin. I was speaking with the owner of the pet store, it's a holistic all-natural store, about this. I was thinking about trying it for Lacy who is turning 9 soon and has bad hips.

He thought it was a good idea for senior dogs, to improve their qaulity of life. But thought it was bad for younger dogs as he said, there has not been any tests done on this for long term side effects.

He talked me into trying this first. http://csilverhl.com/24001.html

per serving: MSM 500mg
Glucosamine Sulfate 500mg
Boswellia Extract 65% 500mg
Devils Claw Root 500mg

He wondered on possible kidney/Liver damage.

He wondered on possible kidney/liver damage? Where does that come from? Where would he get that thought from? Its 90% milk protein, it comes from milk.

Does this person have ANY grounds to make this type of statement? How many long term scientific studies have been done for effects of all the ingredients listed in what he did recommend? Why in the world would someone even put that out there without any knowledge? I hate to say it, but this is how bad information gets started. No I don't have any long term studies to prove anything for the Duralactin, but I don't have any for the other stuff listed either.

Supplements are supplements. None are FDA regulated. JMO, just like the pet store owners opinion I suppose.

 

[Peanut]

okay... slow down...

I don't know where he got his info from. Duralacin sounds great to me and it sounds like it is working wonders for many. I think the owner was simply trying to get me to try the product that I listed, first. He told me to try it and I will be extremely happy with the results.

I guess I'll know within a month or so...

 

[ardeagold]

I can't see how milk could cause kidney/liver problems either. HOWEVER, I do know that the Boswilla in the mixture you got is something that's used to reduce inflammation and does cause thinning of the blood.

If you want to use a natural pill with a combination of ingredients for pain/arthritis a GREAT one is Dog Gone Pain. It works, and many have used it but it isn't inexpensive.

It's now called DGP (which is shortened from the Dog Gone Pain) for Pets. I suspect people were getting it confused with the knock off, dog pain away This is the official site so you can read about the ingredients: http://www.dgpforpets.com/

This is where you can get it cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/American-BioSciences-60-Count-Chewable-Tablets/dp/B002FJCY58

Notice it also has Boswilla...and Bromelain. Both have anti-inflammatory properties. BUT both thin the blood so you absolutely cannot use it with any other pain killer or NSAID that also causes thinning of the blood. And it says so in it's information on the site (and I think in a packet).

One of the biggest problems with Newfs is the dosage they need for anything to be effective. With the DGP, although it does work, and works well, it's not cheap. That's the case with MANY good supplements. Cosamin DS (or Cosequin DS) works well too (as a glucosamin/chrondroitin supplement), but it also isn't inexpensive for Newfs.

So, if you can get the Duralactin/Microlactin for the inflammation without the blood thinning properties...and get a good Glucosomine supplement.....you get the benefit of joint support and pain reducer, without the high cost.



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[jane]

OK...Now I'm nervous about giving it to Roger! All the research I have done on Microlactin says that it is excellent for long term use. Even in humans.

Donna is right about the DGP. Roger did well on it but it is just way too expensive for such a big dog.

 

[Peanut]

OK...Now I'm nervous about giving it to Roger! All the research I have done on Microlactin says that it is excellent for long term use. Even in humans.

Donna is right about the DGP. Roger did well on it but it is just way too expensive for such a big dog.

Jane, I will go back to the store owner and tell him that there HAS been research done and that IT IS excellent for long term use.:icon_bb:

 

[Angela]

From what I can find on the internet there are no side effects, the one I have for Gracie is for humans, I can't imagine it not being safe, it's milk protein.

btw, she has now been on it for 12 days and I really see a difference in her.

 

[ardeagold]

Here's the study:

Regarding safety, no adverse effects were reported and serum chemistry findings remained
normal; no indication of gastrointestinal, renal, or hematological toxicity was encountered.

http://www.duralactin.com/pdfs/Duralactin%20Canine%20Clinical%20Study.pdf



Here's a mouse study:

http://www.duralactin.com/pdfs/Duralactin Pharmacology.pdf

And it can be used with other things for joint support AND NSAIDS:

May be used as a primary supportive nutritional aid to help manage inflammation or in conjunction with NSAIDS, corticosteroids, glucosamine or chondroitins Easy dosing schedule

Here's the whole site with everything:

http://www.duralactin.com/

 

[jane]

Don't want to get my hope's up high too quickly but Dan and I both noticed something about Roger since starting the Microlactin 4 day's ago. I didn't say a word to Dan because I wanted to see if he noticed, and he did. As of last night Roger is walking up the deck steps without hesitation. Since injuring his knee's and surgery he has always hesitated at the steps. Stepping forward and backward quite a few times before going up. Sometime's even walking a circle to get a start.

I took them out last night and when they were going in Roger and Merlin walked up the steps at the same time with no hesitation from Roger. My jaw fell to the ground and Dan asked me if I noticed that. Roger never walks up the steps with any of the dogs. He let's them go first so he can take his time. Again, today he is walking up the deck steps without any hesitation. Just like Merlin and Shannon do! If that is any sign of the Microlactin working, then it is working!!!

His stool was loose when I started him on it, so I lowered the loading dose and now he's up to 1500mg 2x aday for another 7 day's.

 

[Angela]

Well, sounds like something is working!!! I have so far very positive results with Gracie.

Guess it would be a good idea for all of us who have started our Newfs on it to check in frequently with any results, positive or negative.

 

[SheilaT]

I ordered the Duralactin for my guys. After hearing about everyone's results....can't wait to try it for the Skye Puppy.

 

[ardeagold]

Mine will get here eventually......

Glad you're seeing good results Jane! Hope it gets better and better for all!

 

[Jeannie]

I tried taking Samantha off the Previcox but it didn't work. Friday and Saturday I noticed she was panting a lot. I thought it may be the stress from the storms. Then I remembered she use to pant a lot before I changed her to Previcox. So I gave her a Previcox yesterday evening and she is not panting at all today.

It is safe to give Duralactin with an Nsaid. I was hoping to get her off Previcox but it seems I won't be able to. I have seen lots of positive results with the Duralactin. I will continue to keep her on both. I am going to see if a lower dose of Previcox will keep her comfortable. Tonight I'll give her half the dose she usually gets. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Melissakins]

Anyone giving Microlactin? Same thing but...price is way different from Duralactin.

 

[Murphy]

Murphy has been on Microlactin it for 5 days..Nothing noticeable yet. I'm still hopeful.. :idea: