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WORKS!!! thank goodness
I have had my Samoyed for 10 1/2 years. She is diabetic, insuline dependent, blind and has recently become incontinent. My vet prescribed Proin at a VERY high price. :/ I was told to call PetMeds. What a great group of CARING people helping with our pets. The medicine TOTALLY works. Aphro doesn't love the taste so much but she takes them just fine.
I am so happy that this is working so well.....
THANK YOU 1800 Pet Meds!
05/24/2011
FANTASTIC - WORKED!!
I did a little internet research, and decided to try this when our Border Collie (age 14) began to have incontinence when sleeping. When awake, she was OK, used the doggy door, no problem. About 3 days after starting her on the 25 mg. dose (once daily with her food), the incontinence STOPPED completely. I'm amazed and thankful!! No more bed washing, and carpet cleaning every day, and the odor is gone from the house - OUTSTANDING. And working with 1-800 is ALWAYS a pleasure. Their customer service is FANTASTIC and FAST. THANKS!!
05/12/2011
Great Solution
My Ruby is a large Great Pyrenees/Airedale mix (94 lbs.). She is two years old and began "wetting her bed" after she was spayed. The Proin has totally eliminated that problem. We are very happy with this solution.
04/20/2011
Great Meds!
My dog has been on Proin since he was 9 months old, he is now 4 years old. He was diagnosed with a loose sphincter muscle, which is why the urine would leak out. My two comments are....the sure fire way we have given him Proin for the past several years is whole in PUMPKIN PUREE on a fork! He will not take it on a spoon or with applesauce, yogurt, cheese, etc. This is great because it is healthy for him anyways. And my other comment is, there are times maybe once or twice a year when we have to bump his medicine up for a week or two because it seems to ware off for him. So, instead of doing a 1/2 tab in the morning and a whole tab at night- we will do a whole tab two times a day. This has seemed to work well for us.
04/13/2011
PROIN product review:
PROIN product review: One of the most common problems seen in spayed or neutered pets, especially as they get older is the development of urine incontinence, where pets will sometimes leak urine involuntarily while laying, sleeping and even walking sometimes. In my 17 years of medical practice, our profession has looked into many drugs to help treat this frustrating yet common condition. While some of these alternative drugs have helped, they are sometimes very expensive, while in other cases side effects can occur. So most conventional veterinarians will usually reach first for one of two drugs to treat this frustrating problem. Either low dose estrogen/hormonal therapy, or more commonly a prescription drug like proin. The main ingredient(called phenylproponolamine) helps tighten the smooth muscle tone around the urethra thus helping to minimize this frustrating involuntary leaking of urine from the bladder. While it is commonly prescribed twice daily by many veterinarians, I have found it to be as equally effective when given once daily at a dose of 3/4 mg per per pound. I even saw a journal article touting this once day use at this dose over the more common twice daily use. Many clients will notice immediate relief, while others can take several days to a week or two. However I am often able to taper this drug down to every other day or even a once or twice weekly on rare cases, while others need it daily to control the urine leaking. It is very important, however for animal guardians to have a urinary tract infection ruled out first, before starting a drug like this, as well as rule out a genetic anatomic problem of the bladder or urinary tract, if the patient is a young puppy under one year of age, as well as masses/tumors in older animals. If a thorough workup fails to detect an underlying cause of the leaking then certainly ask your vet about possibly writing a prescription for this often effective medication. The only rare side effects I have seen are digestive upset and vomiting in some animals, as well as in some pets a more rapid heart rate, due to the main ingredient in this medicine called phenylproponolamine. In fact, in human medicine, this drug was taken off the market because of worries and risks of cardiovascular issues in human patients. I have not seen this to be a major factor in veterinary medicine, but if you have an older pet with either a heart murmur or heart ailment , or some other illness that might be associated with high blood pressure like kidney disease or Cushings disease, then it is probably best to have your vet monitor the blood pressure both before and if he/she decides to start this medication. And while it does come in a chewable tablet that most dogs will accept, I have found palatability to be a problem in some dogs in taking it, even with clever disguising in treats. My overall rating of this product is a 4, its efficacy a 4.5, and its ease of use/taste a 3. ,
12/29/2008
134 Questions · 210 Answers Ask & Answer.Talk to other pet lovers about this product.
My 14+ yrs old golden retriever mix is about 39-42 lbs. But my vet up her dosage of Proin to 50mg twice a day. Is this dosage too much since the recommended dosage is only 1.8 mg/lb per day. The reason for upping the dosage was that she started "leaking" a bit after she has been on Proin at 50mg/day for about a month.
She's also on Deramax, 25mg/day and Benezapril, 5mg/day. AnswersAnswersAnswer:Â Your dog should take .4mg - .8 mg per pound in a divided dose.If you chose to keep your dog on Proin, make sure it is not the generic form. That form is less effective. If you vet suggests anything highter than 25mg/day then you need to find another vet. 50 mg is much to high a dose for the weight of your dog and puts your dog at risk for stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. You may want to try a natural pill like Pet Natural of Vermont Bladder Support Dog Supplement. It actually works and I researched each natural ingredient which are all safe. The reason I switched my dog to it is because the vet wanted to put my dog on an unsafe dose of Proin for her weight. Good luck.AnswersAnswer:Â My 95lb chocolate lab takes 2 tabs in am and 2 in pm and that works for him
Can I give Proin liquid to my 17 pound cat?
Sophie is a Manx and she dribbles from time to time. What would the dosage be for a cat this size? My vet mentioned Proin, but Sophie would not take the tablets - too large. Thank you, Carol Goodwin AnswersAnswer:Â You could use the liquid form.
my dog has been taking drops of 55mg. @0.5cc (ml) three daily .we would like to switch to chewable tablets.witch tablets do we order?
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My dog is losing control of his back end, and defecates involuntarily. This medication was prescribed by the vet to help, but your info says it's for urinary incontinence, which he doesn't have.
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Answer:Â I must admit that I am not familiar with using Proin to treat fecal incontinence in dogs. Fecal or bowel incontinence can be due to any number of causes and is usually treated accordingly. For instance it can be due to intestinal parasites, viral infections, bacterial infections, inflammatory bowel disease, diet, etc. Your veterinarian determines the cause and the most effective treatment. You should ask your veterinarian why Proin was prescribed and how it works for your pet's condition.
my parents are paying $44, 75mg, for a 30 count pill. she developed leakage after the vete spayed her.
AnswersAnswer:Â I can only say that my vet cooperated with the request from 1-800-Petmeds at once. If your vet will not, I'd change vets. Your pet should come first for the vet, not his or her profit margins.The price on the site was for me exactly half of what my vet was charging. The medicine has worked so well for my dog, that I would not want to consider not using it.
Answer:Â Proin does require a prescription. Certain states mandate that a veterinarian give the client a prescription if requested. At the very least giving you a prescription instead of selling you the product should be considered part of what you are paying the veterinarian for.
Our 2-year old yellow Lab has been on Proin for 5 months. The drug seems effective treating her incontinence but we notice she seems very "skittish". Afraid of unusual noises and overly cautious. Is this a drug side effect others have experienced?
AnswersAnswer:Â I read that Proin can cause excitability. It is the same medicine that used to be in Dexatrim, a diet pill for humans that was withdrawn. I give my dog the minimum effective dose, and she shows no signs of nervousness from the medicine. I suggest experimenting with a smaller dose and see if she has any leaks. I break the tablets into halves and even quarters, and she has remained leak -free. I give her one half in the morning, one half at bedtime, and a quarter tablet at dinner. Has worked fine (she is 30 pounds).1 answer comparing dosages between the chewables and the liquid format, ie what are the equivalantsw
One vet sold us the liquid drops and said to take .75 every 12 hours, my dog is 20 pounds, the new vet perscribed 25 mg tables to be given 1/2 tablet each 12 hours. Is this the same dosage?
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I have had my 7 lb chihuahua on proin and gving him 1/8 of tablets per the vet.. He is acting jumpy like he is scared to death and or like he is hurt.. could and is this a sde effet of this meds?? ould it be too much the vet perscribed??
Help?? could the proin be doing this to my smokie?? AnswersAnswer:Â It is quite possible. One of the side effects is restlessness/excitability. Perhaps your vet can reduce the dosage. You didn't state if the urinary incontinence had been controlled. If it has then tinkering with lowering the dose seems in order.
My cocker is using it successfully now and I currently get it from my vet. I would like to find a less expensive way to get this medicine.
AnswersAnswer:Â This is the place for you!!! It is the exact same product and as you can see by the price here it saves a lot.Answers
What is the difference in Proin and Bethanechol Chloride?
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Answer:Â Bethanechol (Urecholine) is used to treat urinary retention typically as a result of surgery or medications. In other words, the patient has difficulty urinating. Proin on the other hand is used for urinary incontinence. The patient can urinate, but there is some loss of bladder control causing urine leakage.AnswersAnswer:Â I treat it like a pill (open and place as far back as possible)- hold mouth tight straight into the air and rub throat till swallowed, followed by a treat. My dog is a medium pit mix though- so can handle the size of the pill. Don't get the sense it needs to be chewed, it works just fine this way. It gets easier with practice.Answer:Â My dog won't chew the tablets so I stick them in braunschweiger.
Answer:Â Proin does not have to be chewed. It is a liver flavored chewable tablet to make it more palatable for a dog to take. If your pet is not chewing the tablet you can break the Proin into smaller pieces and feed it to your pet that way.AnswersAnswer:Â My dog had some 'puddles' far and few between, but I find that the pills have eliminated the problem very quickly.AnswersAnswer:Â This is for life. We went on vacation and the dogsitter did not give her Proin for a week. She leaked again. We gave it twice a day until resolved, then once daily.
It seems since starting proin, Maggie has had diarrhea. I don't want to trade one problem for another. No appetite changes, just diarrhea, everywhere!
AnswersAnswer:Â Proin does not cause diarrhea on my doggie she goes when is time to go but she does not have diarrhea. maybe the food that she is eating causing the diarrhea. My poodle had diarrhea but a check what upset her stomach.
is why we are trying this med proin. However, she has had movements of both 1 & @ for the past 5 nites in a row. Coincidence??
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My vet has changed my dog's prescription from Proin 50 2x daily to Proin 75 once daily and I have several months supply of Proin 50 I don't want to waste.
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My dog is allergic to Proin. It causes her to break out in hives, swell at the mouth and tongue, and she has trouble breathing. My vet suggested that I give her a benadryl tablet with every Proin. This does work, she has been on it for about a year with no problems. Is there any long term side effects from taking Benadryl BID everyday?
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Answer:Â Giving your pet Benadryl twice a day every day should not cause any harm. HOWEVER, the reaction your pet is having to Proin is very troubling. Even with giving Benadryl to control symptoms, the symptoms you describe would cause me to advise someone to stop giving the medication. There are other options for urinary incontinence including estriol and DES. You may want to consider those options.
I just picked up a new bottle of Proin from my vet and noticed that the pills no long have that strong smell like they use to. Also since I starting giving them to her incontinence is back. Could I have a bad batch?
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My boxer's appetitie has changed now after being on Proin since March. She is taking 37 mg a day. We tried to take her off the daily dosage but the leaking would immediately come back. Proin is working great for her incontinence. This loss of appetitie has just come on within the last 2 weeks.
AnswersAnswer:Â My dogs eat less now too. I think it is the heat. Hormones make us all more proned to heat thus eat less. I feed my dogs now in the am when they are cooler and give them a little at night if they want it.Hormones change taste buds, too, so maybe add some yummy wet food or scraps.
My dog started taking Proin about 2 weeks ago and was doing great on it. She recently had surgery and was given an antiobiotic and pain medication and the Proin stopped working. I got rid of the pain medication but she is still leaking like crazy. Would the antiobiotic cause this? Thanks for the help.
AnswersAnswer:Â I had the same proble, but Cheyenne is a big dog so the vet changed it to twice a day and it works great now for over 3 years. I hope you have good luck too. May she got a little infection from her surgery which effected those mucles temporarily.
we want to do right by our female Mastiff, named Vor. What can you tell us that can reassure us we are making the best choice in medications for urinary incontinence?
antbx and a costly vulvoplasty did not seem to help , She is only 2 yrs old , and 115 lbs, & it seems she needs more meds than the family combined. Help us as we want the BEST for her. thank you AnswersAnswer:Â We've been giving our 11 year old (50 lbs) black lab mix Proin for 10 years. It's a wonder drug. But it took us year and 3 vets to get a diagnosis and prescription. We get the Proin 75mg and give her 1/4 of a tablet morning and evening.Answer:Â Our dog is a 15 year old Chow who required Proin 25mg for bladder incontinence after a botched surgery. I don't know what dose would be appropriate for your dog regarding the age and weight, but Proin is completely effective for our dog. We only have to give her 1/2 tablet morning and night.AnswersAnswer:Â Once a day doesn't work for our dog, 50lbs black lab mix.
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