My dog's back and leg pain returned. What medication can help?

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Today i tried to carry my dog but he started whining and yelping, i started checking where the pain was coming from and its from his back legs and lower back. 3 months ago when i took him to the vet they told me that he has a back injury , they then gave me medication and that helped him get much better, but the pain came back. Whats a medication that i could give him? he's 7 years old and he got the injury before i adopted him. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Sorry to hear about Clive. The mainstay treatments for orthopedic injuries are pain killers and anti inflammatories (NSAIDs). Since there may be a spinal / neural component to this, neuropathic medications and muscle relaxants may also come in very helpful especially during times of additional breakthrough discomfort. The type of medication to be dispensed will ultimately be a discussion with your primary vet, but NSAIDs that are common include carprofen (Rimadyl), deracoxib (Deramaxx), and meloxicam (Metacam). Other medications are things like opioids including tramadol and hydrocodone. In terms of the back, I would consider medications like gabapentin and methocarbamol to address this. There is another medication that I use in patients with refractory pain called amantadine, but I find it only effective when used in conjunction with NSAIDs. The periodic or daily use of many of these medications should be coupled with blood work at least twice yearly to be sure liver and kidney values are not elevating. Hope you get Clive all straightened out!

My dog's back and leg pain returned. What medication can help?

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