Galliprant Tablets
Galliprant (grapiprant) represents a technical differentiator as an EP4 prostaglandin receptor antagonist rather than a traditional COX inhibitor, providing targeted control of osteoarthritis pain with an improved gastrointestinal and renal safety profile for some patients. While typically more expensive than older NSAIDs, Galliprant’s novel mechanism makes it a market leader for dogs that have tolerated or are at higher risk from COX inhibitors, offering veterinarians a safer alternative for long‑term pain management.
Selective pain blocker
GI-friendly profile
Selective pain blocker
GI-friendly profile
Review Summary
"Galliprant tablets are appreciated for targeted pain control with generally milder GI side effects and good tolerability for osteoarthritis; some owners find it works more gradually and may need dose adjustments."
Mild-mannered miracle
Grapiprant (Galliprant) targets the EP4 receptor as an alternative to traditional COX inhibitors with a different safety profile.
Mild-mannered miracle
Grapiprant (Galliprant) targets the EP4 receptor as an alternative to traditional COX inhibitors with a different safety profile.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Galliprant (grapiprant) represents a technical differentiator as an EP4 prostaglandin receptor antagonist rather than a traditional COX inhibitor, providing targeted control of osteoarthritis pain with an improved gastrointestinal and renal safety profile for some patients. While typically more expensive than older NSAIDs, Galliprant’s novel mechanism makes it a market leader for dogs that have tolerated or are at higher risk from COX inhibitors, offering veterinarians a safer alternative for long‑term pain management.
Selective pain blocker
GI-friendly profile
Mild-mannered miracle
Grapiprant (Galliprant) targets the EP4 receptor as an alternative to traditional COX inhibitors with a different safety profile.
Palatable tablets for once-daily treatment of chronic osteoarthritis pain.
Selective pain blocker
GI-friendly profile
Mild-mannered miracle
Grapiprant (Galliprant) targets the EP4 receptor as an alternative to traditional COX inhibitors with a different safety profile.
Palatable tablets for once-daily treatment of chronic osteoarthritis pain.
$90-220 USD
Meloxicam Oral Suspension 1.5mg/mL
This generic meloxicam oral suspension is presented as the cost-effective alternative to brand-name products, offering the same active ingredient and concentration at a lower price point for practices and owners managing budgets. Compared with branded options like Metacam and regionally marketed products such as Loxicom, it offers financial advantages but may vary by manufacturer in packaging, surplus supply reliability, or ancillary services like technical support.
Flexible dosing
Sustained relief
Flexible dosing
Sustained relief
Review Summary
"Generic Meloxicam oral suspension is generally reported to be as effective as brand-name alternatives and appreciated for lower cost, though packaging and taste can vary between suppliers. Most users find it works well long-term with similar side-effect profiles to branded meloxicam."
Puppy-friendly flavor
Generic meloxicam oral suspension at the same 1.5 mg/mL concentration as brand products.
Puppy-friendly flavor
Generic meloxicam oral suspension at the same 1.5 mg/mL concentration as brand products.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
This generic meloxicam oral suspension is presented as the cost-effective alternative to brand-name products, offering the same active ingredient and concentration at a lower price point for practices and owners managing budgets. Compared with branded options like Metacam and regionally marketed products such as Loxicom, it offers financial advantages but may vary by manufacturer in packaging, surplus supply reliability, or ancillary services like technical support.
Flexible dosing
Sustained relief
Puppy-friendly flavor
Generic meloxicam oral suspension at the same 1.5 mg/mL concentration as brand products.
Lower-cost alternative providing the same active ingredient for analgesia and anti-inflammatory effect.
Flexible dosing
Sustained relief
Puppy-friendly flavor
Generic meloxicam oral suspension at the same 1.5 mg/mL concentration as brand products.
Lower-cost alternative providing the same active ingredient for analgesia and anti-inflammatory effect.
$25-60 USD
Rimadyl Injectable 50 mg/mL
Rimadyl (carprofen) is a market leader because of its strong analgesic profile, extensive clinical data in canine musculoskeletal pain and cost-effective branded and generic options that make it attractive for longer-term management when injectable dosing is required. Relative to COX-2–targeted injectables like Previcox and Onsior, Rimadyl is less selective but often provides robust pain control at a lower price point; clinicians weigh that financial advantage against the need for patient-specific monitoring. Its established place in practice and broad availability keep it competitive for prescription injectable NSAID use in dogs.
Potent pain control
Long-lasting effect
Potent pain control
Long-lasting effect
Review Summary
"Rimadyl injectable is frequently praised for strong, fast-acting analgesia and improved mobility, though a minority of owners report adverse reactions (GI upset, liver concerns) and emphasize vet supervision."
Hound-approved nod
Active ingredient carprofen (Rimadyl); established NSAID for postoperative and musculoskeletal pain in dogs.
Hound-approved nod
Active ingredient carprofen (Rimadyl); established NSAID for postoperative and musculoskeletal pain in dogs.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Rimadyl (carprofen) is a market leader because of its strong analgesic profile, extensive clinical data in canine musculoskeletal pain and cost-effective branded and generic options that make it attractive for longer-term management when injectable dosing is required. Relative to COX-2–targeted injectables like Previcox and Onsior, Rimadyl is less selective but often provides robust pain control at a lower price point; clinicians weigh that financial advantage against the need for patient-specific monitoring. Its established place in practice and broad availability keep it competitive for prescription injectable NSAID use in dogs.
Potent pain control
Long-lasting effect
Hound-approved nod
Active ingredient carprofen (Rimadyl); established NSAID for postoperative and musculoskeletal pain in dogs.
Typical use as an injectable for short-term control of acute pain and inflammation around surgery.
Potent pain control
Long-lasting effect
Hound-approved nod
Active ingredient carprofen (Rimadyl); established NSAID for postoperative and musculoskeletal pain in dogs.
Typical use as an injectable for short-term control of acute pain and inflammation around surgery.
$150-300 USD
Rimadyl Chewable Tablets
Rimadyl (carprofen) is a long-established oral NSAID with extensive clinical use and brand recognition, often chosen for its predictable analgesic profile and palatable chewable format that helps with owner compliance compared to topical-only approaches. Against topical Surpass it provides systemic control for multi-joint disease, and versus other chewable competitors it frequently competes on price and generic availability, giving it a favorable financial position for clinics managing chronic osteoarthritis. While systemic by nature, Rimadyl’s large safety database can reduce perceived risk for prescribers when compared to newer agents.
Tasty chew- treaty
Quick relief- zoom
Tasty chew- treaty
Quick relief- zoom
Review Summary
"Rimadyl chewables are frequently praised for fast, consistent pain relief and good palatability, with many long-term users seeing clear improvement despite occasional reports of GI or liver-related side effects."
Mobility boost- bounce
Carprofen chewable tablets commonly used for osteoarthritis and post-operative pain relief
Mobility boost- bounce
Carprofen chewable tablets commonly used for osteoarthritis and post-operative pain relief
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Rimadyl (carprofen) is a long-established oral NSAID with extensive clinical use and brand recognition, often chosen for its predictable analgesic profile and palatable chewable format that helps with owner compliance compared to topical-only approaches. Against topical Surpass it provides systemic control for multi-joint disease, and versus other chewable competitors it frequently competes on price and generic availability, giving it a favorable financial position for clinics managing chronic osteoarthritis. While systemic by nature, Rimadyl’s large safety database can reduce perceived risk for prescribers when compared to newer agents.
Tasty chew- treaty
Quick relief- zoom
Mobility boost- bounce
Carprofen chewable tablets commonly used for osteoarthritis and post-operative pain relief
Available in multiple strengths and palatable flavors to improve administration
Tasty chew- treaty
Quick relief- zoom
Mobility boost- bounce
Carprofen chewable tablets commonly used for osteoarthritis and post-operative pain relief
Available in multiple strengths and palatable flavors to improve administration
$80-200 USD
Rimadyl (carprofen)
Rimadyl (carprofen) is a long-established, widely prescribed canine NSAID with an extensive clinical track record for osteoarthritis and postoperative pain control. It holds a leading position because of broad veterinary familiarity and widespread generic availability, which often makes it more cost-effective than newer, branded COX-2 selective options while remaining a reliable first-line choice in many practices.
Powerful pain relief
Improves mobility
Powerful pain relief
Improves mobility
Review Summary
"Owners generally report strong, reliable pain relief for arthritis and post-surgical pain with Rimadyl; most dogs tolerate it well though a minority experience gastrointestinal upset, lethargy, or rare liver/kidney issues. Overall users praise its effectiveness but advise monitoring for side effects and periodic bloodwork for long-term use."
Tail-wagging favorite
COX-2 preferential NSAID commonly used for long-term management of canine osteoarthritis.
Tail-wagging favorite
COX-2 preferential NSAID commonly used for long-term management of canine osteoarthritis.
Time-Saving Convenience
Rimadyl (carprofen) is a long-established, widely prescribed canine NSAID with an extensive clinical track record for osteoarthritis and postoperative pain control. It holds a leading position because of broad veterinary familiarity and widespread generic availability, which often makes it more cost-effective than newer, branded COX-2 selective options while remaining a reliable first-line choice in many practices.
Powerful pain relief
Improves mobility
Tail-wagging favorite
COX-2 preferential NSAID commonly used for long-term management of canine osteoarthritis.
Available as chewable tablets with once- or twice-daily dosing depending on weight and formulation.
Powerful pain relief
Improves mobility
Tail-wagging favorite
COX-2 preferential NSAID commonly used for long-term management of canine osteoarthritis.
Available as chewable tablets with once- or twice-daily dosing depending on weight and formulation.
$50-150 USD