My dog has severe hip arthritis. How can I help with the pain?

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My cousins dog has severe arthritis in his hips, what are some remedies to help with his pain when there is no medicine for that?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

There are medicines to help with pain from arthritis, but they are available by prescription only from the vet. I would have your cousin take their dog into the vet to discuss using pain medications. Rimadyl (an NSAID) is a good drug to give to help with the symptoms of arthritis. I also recommend giving him glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate supplements. They provide the necessary nutrients for cartilage repair and function. Use of them helps relieve some of the symptoms of arthritis, and you can use it in conjunction with Rimadyl to help maximize relief from his symptoms. You can see if there is a veterinary acupuncturist in your area, as acupuncture may help with his pain. Swimming is a great low impact exercise for dogs with arthritis, and there are places in the US that offer hydrotherapy sessions for dogs. Speak to the vet to see if there are any facilities like that in your area. I hope this helps!

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