On 8/2/2007
Longhornlucy wrote:
Our Scottish Terrier, Lucy, was diagnosed with TCC in early June (she's 7 yrs old.) She had a very bad reaction to Piroxicam (bloody stools & throw up). We switched her to Deramaxx and it seems to agree with her. We haven't seen a change in her symptoms so I do wonder if Deramaxx is as effective as Piroxicam. The good news is that her symptoms havent' become worse with Deramaxx. I wondered about the dosage as well, but they double-checked and it seemed to be correct. She's about 20 lbs and the dosage was 27 mg once a day. Hope you find something that works for your little one :) We just started Lucy on a new diet - 75% hihg quality, minimally processed, all natural dry food and 25% raw food. Many people recommend a 100% raw diet to battle cancer, but that's unrealistic for us. I've also ordered herbal treatments for her. we just started on all of this, so I can't report any progress.
I am so sorry to hear of your dog having this terrible disease too. Although I find the whole topic unbearable at times I seem to be obsessed with looking for new information.
It is intereresting to me that your dog is on Deramaxx in lieu of Piroxicam. My do was actually prescribed both Dearamaxx and Piroxicam. I should mention that apparently just very recently they have come out with a new and improved version of Deramaxx called Denamarin which my dog was switched to. She tolerated Deramaxx just dine and is doing equally as well with the Denamarin.
The vet has suggested eliminating the Peroxicam and replacing it with Previcox which is also an inhibitor.
I don;t know if you have had a chance to read all the information on this site (and others) about the use of lowfat organic (small curd) cottage cheese and flaxseed oil which is supposed to act as an inhibitor as well. I think it is definitely something to consider if only because it is such a "do-able" option. I kind of have the attitude of - what can you lose if you try it? Even if it doesn't work it is not something that is dangerous to your pet - unlike the possible side effects of some of the medications.
I hope Lucy has many good years ahead of her.