Do dogs need Gabapentin & Galliprant together for arthritis?

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My 12 year old 72 lb dog takes galliprant and MSM for osteoarthritis. Galliprant costs $100.00/month. Now my vet sold me GABAPENTIN so she takes GabaP, galliprant and MSM each day. gabapentin is only $10/per month. Why is there a $90 dollar price difference between the two meds if they both target osteoarthritis pain? How does gabapentin work differently from galliprant to relieve pain or do I really need galliprant since she started gabapentin and is more entergetic than on galliprant alone? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 12 years and 11 months old | 74 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Bella. So Gabapentin has many uses including pain relief, and when used with Galliprant, it provides even better pain control from arthritis. Using them in combination is likely why you are seeing her act more energetic than being on the Galliprant alone. Gabapentin is an unusual pain medication in that it is rarely used by itself. On its own, gabapentin is not particularly effective in preventing pain, which is why it's frequently used in combination with other drugs. I honestly can't answer why Galliprant is so much more expensive, but if this combination works, I would stick with it. I hope this helps!

Do dogs need Gabapentin & Galliprant together for arthritis?

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