How do I help my dog with arthritis and relieve his joint stiffness?

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How can I help my dog with his arthritis. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 10 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

You can start with taking your dog to a veterinarian for an exam to rule out other causes of pain and stiffness and to determine how bad the arthritis is. Your vet will then recommend either NSAIDs for dogs which will take inflammation and pain, or just glucosaminoglycanes with SAME or both, fish oil and mild exercise. This should give your dog a good quality of life.

How do I help my dog with arthritis and relieve his joint stiffness?

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