My Shih Tzu cries from arthritis pain. What medications can help?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 15 years and 6 months old | 12 lbs
My 12 pound male shitzu gets very stiff with arthritis and sometimes when trying to stand or walk will sometimes cry until I massage his joints. My vet said just get him drugstore condroitan/glucosamine but doesn't seem to help much. Any other medications you can suggest. The vet says he is otherwise healthy.
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Published on November 24th, 2017
At this point it seems he will need anti inflammatories pain killers on a regular basis, dogs can only take very specific pain killers, you will have to get a prescription from your vet for one of those: Rimadyl, Metacam, Previcox or Onsior.
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Published on April 12th, 2018
Hi there! Yes, there are a number of prescription medications that can be very helpful for dogs with arthritis issues, including NSAIDs such as Rimadyl or Metacam, tramadol, and/or gabapentin. Legally, we cannot prescribe medication for any pet without an exam, so you will need to take Rocky to a veterinarian in your area for an in-person exam and discussion of his issues. That veterinarian should be able to prescribe an appropriate medication for him to help with his pain and stiffness.
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