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My 13-year-old Yorkie has arthritis. How can I help her pain?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Female | spayed | 12 years and 5 months old | 15 lbs

My 13 year old yorkie as got arthrits in her back leg is also blnd in why eye

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 13th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Arthritis is somewhat common at this point in life. Thankfully there are many things that can be used to help with arthritis including joint supplements and pain control medications such as carprofen, tramadol and gabapentin that can be used on an as needed basis. There is also a diet, Science diet jd which may help with arthritis a good bit. I recommend you check in with your veterinarian who can see Pip and start her on some of these things mentioned. Good luck!

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