My dog has arthritis. Can Metacam or anti-inflammatories relieve pain?

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My dog, Tasha, has been diagnosed with Osteo-arthritis, in her left rear hip/top of leg. She is presently on pain and anti-inflammatory pills. (Apo-Tramadol - 100 mg. 2X/day.). I don't know if you are familiar with the medications I am mentioning,as I live in Southern Ontario, Canada. I was told by your Coaches that the Inflammation hurts her more. If no better, in 5 days, the Vet wants to put her on Metacam pills. If the Vet will use Anti-inflammatory pills only, will that get rid of the pain? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years and 8 months old

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Metacam is similar to ibuprofen or naproxen and has both anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties. In general I feel like drugs in this class work better for arthritis than medications that only treat pain like tramadol. Each dog is different, and some dogs need multiple medications to relieve the pain associated with arthritis.

My dog has arthritis. Can Metacam or anti-inflammatories relieve pain?

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