Arthritis In Pets?

Question

My dog has Arthritis and his hind leg is getting worse! I don't want to use chemical pain relief.
Does anyone know of a natural remedy?
Thanks.

Answer 1

there is msm and glucosomine specially made for doggies..try valleynaturals at valleyvet.com, they should have a whole bunch of arthritis remedies.
good luck
please do not use tylenol..iI have been informed that this is NOT good for dogs..asprin is ok if given with proper weight/dose used (consult your vet)

Answer 2

My mini schnauzer had the same problem, probably due to an accident previously that caused him trauma. I spoke to several vets, and they recommended Cartrophen, Rimadyl and Glucosamine Chondritin. My dog is 12.5 years old.
Cartrophen which is injected is a supplement for the joints. It is only needed in the right quantity for that size of dog every 6 months to 12 months depending on the severity of your dogs problem. Rimadyl can be injected, but usually is in a chewable tasty tablet which serves to alleviate pain, therefore encouraging the dog to use that leg again and preventing muscle waste. Also giving the dog confidence to use that leg again, as it should be less painful. Glucosamine which my dog was on from the start is a maintenance thing, helps with keeping soft cartilege well lubed and just keeps things functioning better. (i.e. we humans use it for sore knees for example). It's a joint supplement. I finally decided on cartrophen and Rimadyl, and it really has made a HUGE difference. Even though you are against chemical pain relief, if your dog is struggling with arthritis, you should really give it a go. My dog went from doing 360degree spins with his front legs paddling in order to stand up (no strength in back legs), not being able to walk on smooth floors without sliding, refusing to sit cause it was so hard to get up, getting up with the sore leg hanging etc. especially if the ground they lie on is cold. He is much more active now and has a new lease on life, and he has lost weight now as a result of being mroe active and mobile. I highly recommend it as there is no natural remedy that works as well. Plus, the cartrophen and rimadyl are only administered 1 - 2 times a year so it won't stress out the kidney and liver. Also, give him a rug or someplace warm to sleep, as the cold will definitely make the joint more sore and it takes a while to start them moving those joints again. I hope this helps, and i hope you choose the appropriate source of remedy otherwise you will see the health and fitness of yoru dog decline rapidly as the pain and stiffness worsen. Good luck.

Answer 3

different things work with different dogs so you may have to experiment a bit. My friend had a retriever who did very well with a magnetic collar. Unfortunately it made no difference to to my collie. My vet suggested green lipped muscle and although I was a bit sceptical at first he really improved a lot.
Also try gentle exercise. Several short walks not one long one and try to avoid jumping about as this increases the stress on the joints. It may be worth asking around to find a vet with an interest in alternative remedies. The vets here are always keen to use as few drugs as possible and will suggest other things first. Of course you may have to use some drugs if that's the way to help your particular dog. They're all different and its not fair to let them suffer.

Answer 4

You seem to be getting all the right answers. Glucosomine and Chondroitin seem to work the best. But it does take a few weeks before it starts to get into their system, and work. So if you go that route, give it some time. And depending on the size of your dog, you can give him baby aspirin. Check with your vet about the dosages. I have spoken to my vet about glucosomine and Chondroitin for one of my dogs. She said the human kind is all right, but you have to watch the fillers the different companies use. There are companies that make both veterinary and human varieties and she suggested to go with a company that makes both, it would probably be more compatible. And my daughter uses it regularly for her 13 yr old dog, and one would think he is only 6 or 7 he is so active.

Answer 5

Glucosamine is a herbal remedy which you can get from chemists, you will have to check with a vet to see how many mls to give your dog, but it is very good, also heat to the effected area helps, like an elecric blanket, heat pad or a hot water bottle wrapped in a tea towel helps too, obviously lass excercise etc. hope this helps. Your dog will have to be weighed via a vet so he can tell you the dosage of Glucosamine.

Answer 6

My dog has osteo-arthritis in most of his body. I started him on Rimadyl but found that it had little or no effect. I now give him two tablets of glucosamine with condroitin (you need the combined tablet, the sulfate doesn't work) daily. He gets one with his breakfast and one with his dinner. He also gets a child's Tylenol when he shows signs of pain, which now only seems to happen when the weather is changing.
Whichever method you choose, remember that they have an accumulative effect. The dog must be on the remedy for at least a month before you will start seeing signs of improvement.

Answer 7

Please do not give your dog aspirin, it can be very toxic to dogs, I copied this for you to read:-

Aspirin can provide pain relief (pain-relieving drugs are analgesics) or good anti - inflammatory relief, but can be very toxic, cause upset stomach or ulcers in dogs or animals. Many dogs don't have the enzymes necessary to process aspirin.

You really would be better giving your dog Rimadyl as someone else has suggested, it really is a very good medication and it can be monitored by your vet.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin does help also and can be given alongside.

Answer 8

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. Joint pain is a common problem, especially in larger dogs. Glucosamine supplements are great for the joints, they help lubricate them so they move easily and with cushion. Most vets carry some sort of glucosamine product and can give you exact instructions on how to administer it. I hope this helps!

Answer 9

the best thing for arthritis is glucosimine and cod liver oil. these will help unstiffen the joints and help him move more smoothly, if that does not work i would suggest going to the vets because if your dog is in so much pain its not fair to let them suffer, often the vets have strong stuff and wont do your dog any harm

Answer 10

Yea, try giving him Glucosamine & Chondroitin. This is a natural product and used by humans to releive joint pain and arthritis. I understand it is also started to be used for dogs too.
You can get this from heath food places. Just put it in his food when he eats and it should make his joints easier pain wise.