What is Librela?
Librela is a mAb, which is a type of biologic drug that is produced by living cells and designed to bind to a specific target in the body. Librela is the first mAb approved for use in dogs, and it specifically binds to NGF, a protein that plays a key role in pain transmission and sensitization. By blocking NGF, Librela can reduce the pain signals that reach the brain and spinal cord, resulting in less pain perception and inflammation in dogs with OA.
How does Librela work?
Librela works by targeting and blocking NGF, a protein that is produced by various cells and tissues in the body, especially in response to injury or inflammation. NGF binds to receptors on nerve endings and activates them, causing them to send pain signals to the brain and spinal cord. NGF also increases the sensitivity of nerve endings to other stimuli, such as pressure, temperature, or chemicals, making them more prone to trigger pain signals. This process is called peripheral sensitization, and it contributes to chronic pain.
What are the benefits of Librela?
Librela offers several benefits for dogs with OA pain, such as:
- Long-lasting pain relief: Librela can effectively control canine OA pain with a single injection that lasts for a month, reducing the need for daily oral medications or supplements.
- Improved activity and quality of life: Librela can help dogs with OA regain their mobility, activity, and enjoyment of life, as well as reduce the signs of pain, such as limping, stiffness, or reluctance to move.
- Safety and tolerability: Librela has been shown to be safe and well-tolerated in clinical studies, with minimal involvement of the liver or kidneys and no major adverse events reported. The most common side effects reported were urinary tract infections, bacterial skin infections, and dermatitis, which were mild and resolved without treatment.
- Convenience and compliance: Librela is administered by your vet once a month, which eliminates the hassle of remembering or giving daily oral medications or supplements to your dog. Librela also reduces the risk of underdosing or overdosing your dog, which can compromise the effectiveness or safety of the treatment.
Red light therapy for dogs
Red light therapy for dogs is a type of light therapy that uses red and near-infrared wavelengths to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and improve performance in dogs. It can be used for various conditions, such as arthritis, wounds, infections, skin problems, and more. Red light therapy can be administered by a veterinarian or at home with a device designed for dogs. Some of the benefits of red light therapy for dogs are:
- Pain relief: Red light therapy can help alleviate pain associated with various conditions such as arthritis, joint inflammation, muscle strains, or injuries.
- Wound healing: Red light therapy can speed up the healing process of wounds by increasing blood circulation, reducing inflammation, and stimulating cell regeneration.
- Skin health: Red light therapy can treat common canine skin conditions such as eczema, seborrhea, and psoriasis by reducing itching, inflammation, and infection.
- Performance enhancement: Red light therapy can improve the performance of sport hounds by increasing muscle strength, endurance, and recovery.
- Vision improvement: Red light therapy can improve the eyesight of dogs by enhancing peripheral vision and focus
