My dogs has been not very active all day. Hes a 13 year old German Shepherd. He has been licking his paw almost all day. He has also been walking kind of awkward. Please tell me some signs of arthritis in dogs.
2006-07-10 13:40:20 · 10 answers · asked by lady jewels 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Common signs are difficulty standing up and laying back down, can't jump on furniture anymore, hard to go upstairs, crossing legs in the back, wobbly or shaky when standing, not wanting to run and play as much. Very common in older dogs, especially big dogs. There are good arthritis medicines made for dogs...as well as joint supplements. See your vet as soon as possible to help make your dog comfortable in his old age. :)
2006-07-10 13:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try giving him Flexadin or Saraquin Metacam and Rymadal are usually prescribed by vets for arthritis. Unfortunately both of these medications can cause internal bleeding and they horrify me; however at the onset of pain they give relief. My GSD was diagnosed with arthritis in her knees, she suffered from internal bleeding when she was prescribed Metacam, this was apparent when her stools became almost black. I investigated other meds on the internet and discovered Flexadin. It’s about £70 from the vets and £20 on the internet. It contains Glucosamine and Chondroitin which helps enormously with pain and bone problems; however it also contains Devils Claw which also helps with pain. Later I accidentally discovered Seraquin which has other virtues because as well as the above stuff it also contains Turmeric, this is about £60 from the vets and £16 on the internet. I was told that it could take up to six weeks for either Flexadin or Saraquin to take effect. In my experience it acts more quickly. Flexadin and Seraquin are both available without a prescription.
2016-03-15 22:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our old german shephard died at 12 and in his last few years arthritis really bothered him. Signs of it including not being able to jump into your vehicle like it once did, not running very much, difficulty getting up and down steps. A lot of it is the same things humans deal with. If he has been licking his paw a lot I would say he may have stepped on something that injured it, dogs tend to lick wounds.
2006-07-10 13:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by arctic_scrap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually they have a hard time getting up or walking up and down stairs. Ask a vet for a product called Rimadyl or Previcox
2006-07-10 13:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may avoid the stairs...um..limp on whatever leg is achinng him. If he licks his paw, it may just be something in there..like a need..or pin..I check his paw, and maybe then apply pressure(don't get bitten!) :D And see if he reacts..But uh..I would take him to the vet and s/he'll let you knowi f it has arthriis.
2006-07-10 13:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stiffness after getting up, unable to run and jump, soreness. DO NOT give you dog any medication at home. Take him to your vet and have the vet prescribe medication.
2006-07-10 16:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have a hard time getting up from a sitting position, and if it get's worse then they'll develope a slight limp in their walk
2006-07-10 13:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limping, tenderness when you touch the area. He could also have a thorn or cut or tiny piece of glass. I would get it looked at. m
2006-07-10 13:51:19 · answer #8 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he may have it. have him checked out. he may also show signs of difficulty walking too
2006-07-10 13:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by island3girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't sound like artritis to me he's licking his paw because he hurt his paw. maybe sounds more sprung to me.
2006-07-10 13:45:55 · answer #10 · answered by nthny_dms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋