How do I know if my dog has arthritis and what helps their pain?

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What are some signs of Arthritis. What could I give him for pain. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 19.8 lbs

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

Symptoms of arthritis can include reluctance to rise after resting, a slow stiff gait, and intermittent lameness (usually weight bearing). The most effective medications for osteoarthritis include a newer non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication called galliprant which has minimal adverse effects on the liver/kidneys, and is minimally ulcer causing. Galliprant and the traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as rimadyl (carprofen), Deramaxx, and Previcox may be prescribed by your veterinarian after a physical exam and routine screening bloodwork to determine the safety of prescribing these meds in your pet. There are also many non-prescription supplements such as Dasuquin (currently 5 star rated on Chewy.com) and 1-TDC (currently 5 star rated on Amazon.com) that can provide a noticeable increase in comfort for your pet. Weight loss if your pet is overweight as well as a visit to your veterinarian to rule out other potential causes of lameness (injury, growing pains in young large breed dogs, Lyme disease) are also recommended.

How do I know if my dog has arthritis and what helps their pain?

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