What can I give my senior dog to relieve hip and joint pain?

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What medicines are good for old dogs with bad hips. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 10 months old | 65 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Great question! Rimadyl (an NSAID) is a good drug to give to help with the symptoms of pain from bad hips. This can be prescribed by your vet, and I recommend having Sadie seen by your vet on Monday to discuss giving this medication to her. I also recommend giving her glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate supplements. They provide the necessary nutrients for cartilage repair and function. Use of them helps relieve some of the symptoms of joint pain, and you can use it in conjuction with Rimadyl to help maximize relief from her symptoms.

What can I give my senior dog to relieve hip and joint pain?

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