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My senior dog cries when standing up. What can I give her for pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 7 years old | 64 lbs

For the past couple of days, my 7yo, female, Black Lab mix, has squealed a bit a few times a day, apparently when she tries to get up after sitting or laying for a while. Other than that, she is just her normal, active, happy self. We have decided to monitor for a couple of days, but wonder if we should and if we can give her something in the meantime.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 3rd, 2017

Unfortunately you can't give her anything, pain killers that we use for us are toxic to dogs, if she needs pain meds you will need to get a prescription from your vet, in the meantime keep her rested, minimum walks and see hoe she is by the end of the weekend.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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    Poor Sacha. Older labs often-times develop a bit of arthritis that can make them uncomfortable from time to time, especially after laying down for long periods of time and then suddenly wanting to get up. I would discourage you from giving her any over the counter human pain medication as these can be quite toxic to pets, causing serious liver or kidney issues. instead I would recommend (if possible) a warm water Epsom salt soothing bath for 5-10 minutes. Then I would recommend visiting your local pet store and purchasing over the counter joint supplements (Dasuquin or Cosequin are my top picks) to give to her daily. These will help add fluid to her joints, help preserve cartilage, and also has natural anti-inflammatory properties Then once she is seen by your vet they will confirm that this is likely just arthritis, with standard radiographs, and get her on a more effective long term treatment. Here is more information on pet osteoarthritis and some treatment options that are available. Best of luck with Sacha and I hope that she finds relief soon. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2863

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