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My 6-year-old Shih Tzu has hip pain. What are the best relief options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 1 month old | 12.3 lbs

hi my dog brand is Shih Tzu. he is 6 years old. he has a hip joint problem. sometimes it will stop him to walk. please let me know if there is any supplementary to relief his pain or even help it to cure if there is any. thank you

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 26th, 2016

Yes there is pain relief options your vet can prescribe for her and diet is very effective, hills j/d mobility care can massively help. If this is not available there are many supplements which may help containing glucosamine, omega fatty acids and msm

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