My senior dog is missing a leg. How can I ease his pain naturally?

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I recently rescued an 11 yr old pit from death row who's missing a back leg. My sweet gentle giant seems a lil slow on his 1 back leg. I am wondering if something i can do to ensure my boy is not in pain and if theres natural substance i can give to help him in his old age. He loves a hip massage. Please advise and ty so very much for any input. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 65 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

What a handsome boy! Trio/Scrappy is very lucky to have ended up with you :) Dogs who are missing a leg are often at higher risk for orthopedic issues such as arthritis, since the three remaining legs are having to do extra work and support more weight. There are quite a few things that can be done to help with this. I would suggest starting him on a daily glucosamine/chondroitin supplement such as Dasuquin, as well as an omega-3 fatty acid supplement such as Welactin - these have both been shown to be helpful in preventing arthritis and improving pain and stiffness in dogs who are already affected. These can be purchased over the counter or ordered online without a prescription. If he still seems stiff and sore at times, you could consider talking with your veterinarian about prescription anti-inflammatory medication, or alternative treatment modalities such as acupuncture or laser therapy, as these can also be very helpful for dogs with arthritis and other orthopedic problems.

My senior dog is missing a leg. How can I ease his pain naturally?

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