My senior dog has hip pain and severe skin allergies. What can I do?

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Hello my boxer is turning 11 this year and her skin and hips are really bothering her. I have her on a hip supplement but I wonder if there is a better one you could recommend. She always also has bad allergies in the summer but never this bad to the point where her skin is peeling off. If you can could recommend a supplement medicine or treatment for this that would be great and a little more on what both things effects are. Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 10 years and 7 months old

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Arthritis can be difficult to control, however there are options for Roxy. Firstly swimming is helpful to build muscle strength but is easy on the knees. Supplements including omega 3s, fish oils, glucosamine sulphate (the HCl version just gets peed out), along with injections of Cartrophen can help as well. Keeping Roxy lean with moderate intensity exercise is recommended. Allergies can be difficult, however chat with your vet about Apoquel. This is a medication for seasonal allergies. There is also atopica and cyclosporin as well as steroids for allergies. Try to avoid the steroids however as they cause muscle wasting which will make the arthritis worse. Best of luck with Roxy!

My senior dog has hip pain and severe skin allergies. What can I do?

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