My senior dog has joint pain. What can I give them for relief?

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What do I give my elderly dog for joint pain. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | spayed | 8 years and 11 months old | 15 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! You could consider starting Sally on a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement like Cosequin or Dasuquin if you think she has joint pain related to arthritis. These supplements are very safe, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription. If this isn't enough to make her comfortable, then I would recommend asking your veterinarian about prescription medication options for arthritis pain. There are a number of meds that are very effective for arthritis pain in dogs and can dramatically improve their quality of life, including Rimadyl or Metacam, tramadol, and gabapentin. Adjunct treatment options like acupuncture, laser therapy, or Adequan injection can also be helpful in some cases.

My senior dog has joint pain. What can I give them for relief?

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