My maltese had the same issue. Vets couldn’t work out why in the beginning, even after xrays. The reason why he was like this is because I fed too many bones and chews. Maybe three times a week. More with chew treats. As soon as I stopped it started getting better. Now he can run, jump, playfight with his brother again. They cause havoc at times but I would much rather see him like this than sad and limping.

Hi Dora. It doesn’t sound like any medication is required, but your vet is the best judge of that. It sounds like he could be on the path to a cruciate ligament rupture, but that’s just a guess based on his age and breed.

Hi Nikki. That’s interesting – I’ve never heard this and looking at the active ingredients there is no logical way it could work. Also, as you say it’s probably not safe so please don’t do this.

Hi I have a bitch with a pretty bad phantom and a lady who has had daxis for many years recommended I try giving her a small amount of Andrews salts in her water as this will help dry up the milk and hopefully reduce symptoms but I’m nervous about giving this to her?

Hi Margaret. Thanks for the information. I still would not be using it in dogs.

Hi Andrew, I saw your comment about Pseudoephedrine being unavailable in Australia. This is not correct, you can get it from a pharmacist but only on presentation of your driver’s licence so it goes on a central database to prevent abuse, onselling for drug production etc. (I get bad sinus from allergies and find that is the only medication that works, so know that you can get it). If you it is toxic to dogs perhaps you should still mention this.

I’d appreciate a reply on this too… i have the same question… I’m too scared to try my dog on more incase its too much for her (she’s 25 kg) but one tablet doesn’t seem to be. Helping too much either, would love to try two if it’s appropriate before i head to the vet again… my lovely bull terrier keeps reacting to something in our garden, this reactions not so severe but her head is inflamed and she looks down…. appreciate a response and thank you!
Andrew: I would not exceed a single tablet. Remember it’s a very mild treatment and generally won’t work on problems like yours.

Hi Mandy. It might help a little bit, but I think she’ll probably need stronger medicine than that.

Hi Andy I have a amstaff with very bad skin ,I was wondering if I could us bedadine water down ,it looks like bites but she also has rash on her belly ,we have mostly sand were we live thank you if you can help