Pet Health Articles
CARTROPHEN
CARTROPHEN is a medication which possess anti-inflammatory,
anti-arthritic and chondroprotective properties. It acts to protect the joint cartilage by:
limiting cartilage degradation;
promoting cartilage formation;
improving the quality of joint fluid
improving blood supply to the joint -> this helps it heal.
By virtue of these actions, cartrophen may provide a degree of pain relief. A course of 4 weekly injections is required then followed by either a repeated course every 6mths or one injection monthly in chronic cases. Cartrophen generally provides long term relief (usually 3-12 months) to approximately 80% of pets with arthritis.
