My dog has arthritis. What else can I do for her stiffness and pain?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 5 years and 9 months old | 105 lbs
Hi, I have a great Pyrenees's/Anatolian shepherd. She's almost 6yrs old, 105 lbs She has arthritis in her hind legs and back. Her vet has her on osteo biflex and prevocox 227 mg daily. She's active. But getting up and moving around for the first couple minutes is really hurting her. After that she moves stiffly. What else can I do for her?
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Published on September 30th, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I’m sorry to hear Chloe is suffering from arthritis. Medically, in addition to an anti-Inflammatory like previcox there are additional pain medications she could be started on. Adjunctively to medications, laser treatments, hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill), and acupuncture are all options you could look into to help her as well. Good luck!
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Published on November 13th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Arthritis is somewhat common at this point in life. Thankfully there are many things that can be used to help with arthritis including joint supplements and pain control medications such as carprofen, tramadol and gabapentin that can be used on an as needed basis. There is also a diet, Science diet jd which may help with arthritis a good bit. I recommend you check in with your veterinarian who can see Pip and start her on some of these things mentioned. Good luck!
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