Gareth Hunter, [10 Apr 2023 at 09:06:01]: Good morning. Does anybody by chance know if taxa distantly related to felids (such as viverrids) lack glucuronidation abilities? I was thinking about trying paracetamol in a civet. Henry Labuschagne, [10 Apr 2023 at 12:56:47]: I would not go there. There are many alternative safer painkillers to use. Gareth Hunter, [10 Apr 2023 at 13:25:19]: Dankie oom. I was thinking about using it as an adjunct as he is on a few pain killers. But yes, it is probably better to stay away. It is toxic to ferrets as well, I believe. Henry Labuschagne, [10 Apr 2023 at 13:29:25]: Why is he in pain? What painkillers have you used? Gareth Hunter, [10 Apr 2023 at 13:54:06]: He has DJD. Elderly chap. I have tried meloxicam with Tramadol and also gabapentin. I am trying to get hold of some Pentosan. Henry Labuschagne, [10 Apr 2023 at 16:07:03]: Pentosan will help a lot. I get from V Tech. You can also do prolotherapy. I would also give joint supplements eg. Mobiflex or Cartilifocus. Gareth Hunter, [10 Apr 2023 at 16:11:47]: Thank you 👍🏼 sorry yes, he is also on Mobiflex...
