FAQs

Common signs include Stiffness, chewing or licking particular joints, difficulties walking up or down the stairs, walking in general, eating slowly, and behavioural changes.

While arthritis is more common with age, unfortunately any dog of any age may become afflicted. It is estimated that 20% of dogs over 1 year of age are affected by the disease, so it is more common than many people expect. An assessment calculator can help with assessing the signs of arthritis in your dog.

Does my dog have arthritis?

It is important to follow the directions for use and to follow through with the 4-week course of treatment for the best clinical response. If treatment is interrupted for a week and there is a two- week hiatus, it is not necessary to start a further 4-week course of treatment. Pet owners may be reluctant to come into the clinic for the entire course of treatment. It is suggested that treatment with NSAIDs requires regular visits to determine whether or not NSAID therapy should be continued and this requires additional bloodwork. Cartrophen Vet does not require bloodwork. In addition, the dosage set out in the package insert should be followed.

It is essential that your dog complete all 4 injections to ensure optimal benefit and modification of the disease process. The frequency of treatment varies from once a year for mild cases and up to three times a year for severe cases.

The timing for results varies from dog to dog and the severity of arthritis. In some cases they will receive relief in a few days following the first injection to those that see improvement at the end of the fourth injection. If you are not seeing any results, consult your vet.

Cartrophen Vet has a history of safe use in the dog of over 30 years. There are very rare cases of side effects, but these are generally mild and short-lived. More detail on safety is presented in – Safety and Efficacy

In very rare cases, 5-15 minutes after the first injection a dog might vomit or be a little quieter than usual for up to 24 or maybe 48 hours. These transitory effects are rare and are only seen in some dogs.

Overall, the safety of Cartrophen Vet is well respected and understood after more than 30 years of use in dogs.

Should your pet experience these or any other changes, consult your veterinarian immediately.

Cartrophen Vet is not manufactured from animal products. It is of plant origin being derived from beechwood.

Cartrophen Vet is not approved for use in cats. However, Vets around the world use Cartrophen Vet osteoarthritis (Cascade system) to treat feline OA following the treatment protocol for dogs and achieve results.

We suggest like for dogs that a check-up 6 months after the start of the course is worthwhile to assess response to treatment and when to repeat the course of treatment.

As the product is not approved for this species or indication, the owner consent would be required.

Cartrophen Vet is a prescribed veterinary medicine which is provided by your vet. Discuss Cartrophen Vet directly with your veterinarian.

Early signs may include stiffness, reduced performance, shortened stride, reluctance to move forward, or behavioural changes during exercise.

The recommended dosage is 2–2.5 mg/kg of pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), which is equivalent to approximately 1 g of PPS per injection for a 400–500 kg horse.

Treatment is administered by a veterinarian as an intramuscular injection on four occasions at intervals of 5–7 days.

As dosage recommendations and product registrations may vary between countries, it is essential to follow veterinary advice and refer to the instructions provided on the product label in your region.

Cartrophen has a history of 20 years of safe use in the horse, adverse events related to the treatment are very rare.

Pentosan polysulfate use in Cartrophen brand products is receiving recognition for its positive role in treating equine arthritis and traumatic joint disease. However, due to its temporary effects on the blood coagulation system, it was recommended that PPS should not be administered to horses within 24 hours of high stress activities or where physical injuries may be sustained.

Should you notice any untoward change in your horse following Cartrophen Equine Forte administration, please contact your vet for advice.

Yes, it may be suitable; however, it is important to consult a veterinarian, particularly regarding competition regulations and any applicable withholding periods.