What safe arthritis pain relief can I give my dog with kidney disease?

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my dog has arthritis, he is taking yumove but I have noticed he seems more uncomfortable, he did take metacalm but stopped this last August as he showed slight signs of renal problems, he's on a renal diet and his last bloods showed he was all in acceptable ranges, what can I safely give him that won't affect his kidneys - thanks, Annette. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 11 years and 10 months old

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi Annette! Managing arthritis can be tricky since Joe's kidneys did not seem to tolerate some of the more traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like Metacam. I'm glad to hear that Joe is taking a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement, like YuMOVE, as this can protect his joint cartilage against further damage. Make sure that you are keeping him at a healthy body weight, as overweight dogs have more stress placed on their joints. Other strategies for managing arthritis include talking to your vet about a trial with Adequan injections for further cartilage protection or new classes of NSAIDs (such as Galliprant) that are much more sparing of the liver and kidneys. Acupuncture and water therapy can also be beneficial for some dogs with arthritis. I hope this helps!

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