Is there anything I can do?
2007-02-10 02:50:48 · 12 answers · asked by Keeping it simple 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First, do your research. Then, have a heart to heart talk with your friend, but choose your words carefully and be tactful. People get very defensive when taking about their pets. Tell him/her your concerns for the dog and let her know the options, whether it's getting medication for the dog or time to end her suffering. Good Luck!
2007-02-10 03:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most older dogs do develope arthritis. 1) If she is over-weight try to shed some pounds and get her at a healthy weight. The vet should be able to tell you her optimum weight. 2) Make sure she is on a healthy food. One with meat as the main ingredient. 3) Keep her out of the cold and put a sweater on her if she goes into it. 4) Giver her about 2000 mg of Glucosamine a day. Part in the morning and part at night. The vet may prescribe Cosoquine which is a derivitive of Glucosamine. It will help with the joints. Do not give her Asprin! This will deteriorate the lining of her stomach.
2007-02-10 03:01:23 · answer #2 · answered by al l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, i would hope the dog has seen a vet?
Secondly i would say depending on the size of the dog, start her on a supplement of Gloucosimine, Ester C & MSM. There supplements can be found at Walmart, GNC, CVS, Walgreens, etc. They are not expensive, and they help to create fluid between joints, which helps ease the pain of athritis.
Another thing to consider, even though it is tough, if this dog is suffering and in pain, maybe you're friend should thing about having her put to sleep. It may be hard to handle or even imagine, but you really have to do what's right for the dog, and not for the human. You wouldn't want to suffer needlessly.
2007-02-10 02:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Go to the vet
2. Try supplementation (glucosamine, etc.) Ask the vet
3. Try chiropractic -- there are veterinary chiropracters out there. As your vet for a referral. My vet referred me to one, as well as an acupuncturist. Although I don't see a chiropractor for my own self, it seems to works wonders for dogs and cats! My cat lived 3 extra years because of chiropractic (the vet agrees) and most of the chiropracters practice was arthritic dogs.
If your vet is unfamiliar with alternative methods, try a different vet.
2007-02-10 03:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by Liza 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/2 Asprain in morning 1/2 at night NO tyelonal
2007-02-10 03:01:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe the dog is having problems with its legs you should take it to the vet to see what they say or get one of those things that help dogs to walk.
2007-02-10 02:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by nivia g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smack your friend and get said friend to take the dog to the vet. if it is really old it might be time to put her down or see if there is something you can give her to help ease the pain
2007-02-10 03:08:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 00:03:02 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should take her to the vet. If you don't then she will get even worse. my dog had the same problem. We took her to the doctor, but we had to put her out of her misery.
2007-02-10 02:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by kara e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We gave my dog and aspirin (talk to your vet before giving aspirin) but some dogs cant handle it so i would suggest talking to your vet
2007-02-13 13:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by piggylover_850 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋