Evie is about 16 years old. We think she has arthritis, as it has gotten very cold in the last two days and she is suddenly whining and having trouble getting up the steps. We knew a boxer with hip arthritis who acted similarly. Is there medicine we can give her to help out? We only have human medicine like Bayer in our house and Im not sure what to do to ease the symptoms. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 16 years old

You will need to take your dog to a veterinarian for an exam and a blood test checking kidney and liver function. This will ensure that your dog can safely take NSAIDs in order to alleviate pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis.

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Hello, we have a 12 year old poodle mix who was diagnosed 15 months ago as having an enlarged heart and liver , she has in the past had several bouts of acute pancreatitis .. Her latest blood readings showed BUN 63mg/dL. , CREA 1.7 mg/dL and ALKP 641

Generally speaking, tramadol or gabapentin are the safest pain medication options for a dog with pre-existing liver or kidney issues. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have more risks in a dog with these issues, so most vets would probably try to avoid them in this case. I would recommend asking Lulu's regular veterinarian what he/she would recommend - they should be able to prescribe a safe pain medication for her. You might also consider starting a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement such as Dasuquin, along with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement like Welactin - both of these have been shown to be helpful for arthritis, and can safely be used along with prescription pain meds if needed. These are generally considered to be very safe, but it's always best to check with your regular vet before starting any new supplements, to make sure they don't have any concerns.

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My nine year old Bull Terrier has arthritis in between her hips, I have be treating her with a natural remedy called Arth-ionx. This morning on our walk we ran into a large young very playful dog and my dog over did it and is now in more pain then

Poor Willow! Unfortunately no, there are no safe effective over-the-counter pain medications for dogs. The best thing to do for her is minimize her activity and keep her quiet until she can get to the vet. If she needs help getting around, you can loop a towel under her tummy to use as a sling and take some of the weight off her legs. I would discourage even giving aspirin, as anything you give may interfere with the medications your vet may start tomorrow. If her pain level is excessive and you feel she can't wait that long, the next best thing would be to take her to the nearest emergency vet. I know it's hard to see our pets in pain! Hope she feels better soon.

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My Labrador is circa. 10. Rescued from Texas, brought to Europe 2014. Very sick when 1st found on the streets. Took 2 years to make her well. Now shehas arthritis in all joints

Hi there. There are many prescription medications that are safe and effective for arthritis pain in dogs, so I would encourage you to take Abby to the vet for an exam when you are able to. He/she can discuss some options with you and get her started on an NSAID or appropriate pain medication to help make her more comfortable. In the meantime, you can try starting her on a daily glucosamine/chondroitin supplement such as Dasuquin or Cosequin, as well as an omega-3 fatty acid supplement like Welactin - both of these are very safe, and have been shown to help with arthritis in dogs. These can be purchased over the counter or ordered online without a prescription.

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What are some signs of Arthritis. What could I give him for pain.

Symptoms of arthritis can include reluctance to rise after resting, a slow stiff gait, and intermittent lameness (usually weight bearing). The most effective medications for osteoarthritis include a newer non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication called galliprant which has minimal adverse effects on the liver/kidneys, and is minimally ulcer causing. Galliprant and the traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as rimadyl (carprofen), Deramaxx, and Previcox may be prescribed by your veterinarian after a physical exam and routine screening bloodwork to determine the safety of prescribing these meds in your pet. There are also many non-prescription supplements such as Dasuquin (currently 5 star rated on Chewy.com) and 1-TDC (currently 5 star rated on Amazon.com) that can provide a noticeable increase in comfort for your pet. Weight loss if your pet is overweight as well as a visit to your veterinarian to rule out other potential causes of lameness (injury, growing pain

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my dog has arthritis, he is taking yumove but I have noticed he seems more uncomfortable, he did take metacalm but stopped this last August as he showed slight signs of renal problems, he's on a renal diet and his last bloods showed he was all in acc

Hi Annette! Managing arthritis can be tricky since Joe's kidneys did not seem to tolerate some of the more traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like Metacam. I'm glad to hear that Joe is taking a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement, like YuMOVE, as this can protect his joint cartilage against further damage. Make sure that you are keeping him at a healthy body weight, as overweight dogs have more stress placed on their joints. Other strategies for managing arthritis include talking to your vet about a trial with Adequan injections for further cartilage protection or new classes of NSAIDs (such as Galliprant) that are much more sparing of the liver and kidneys. Acupuncture and water therapy can also be beneficial for some dogs with arthritis. I hope this helps!

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Hello, I wanted advice on what treatment to get my dog who has arthritis. She is 8 years old, roughly 33 kilograms and a golden retriever. I wanted to know how regularly I should walk her. Sometimes she just stops and won't go any further. And I also

They make setvrak over the counter and prescription medicines you can try to help. The first is a glucosamine and chondrotin supplement you can get at any pet store. In addition make sure she is not over weight. A lean body mass is easier in the joints. Exercise is great to keep her moving so she will not get stiff but is a double edged sword... too much can leave her tired and sore the next day. Instead of long walks where she tires, just use short frequent ones instead. If you have access to a place to let swim that is great exercise while being low impact on the joints Your vet has 4-5 different combinations of medicines that they can prescribe to help with arthritis, some are very in expensive (tramadol, meloxicam, gabapentin)! It is worth having then do an exam and seeing what your options are

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I believe my dog has arthritis in her front legs and when she lays down and stands back up it's like they are locking up on her to where she cant extend her leg back down so its causing her to try and walk on her back legs only and she falls all over

Poor Foxi sounds like she is painful! Arthritis is common in older dogs. I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose if she is suffering from arthritis, and can give her some pain meds for it. Rimadyl (an NSAID) is a good drug to give to help with the symptoms of arthritis. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. 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 arthritis, and you can use it in conjunction with Rimadyl to help maximize relief from her symptoms. Best of luck, I would give your vet a call now to set up an appointment.

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What do I give my elderly dog for joint pain

Hi there! You could consider starting Sally on a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement like Cosequin or Dasuquin if you think she has joint pain related to arthritis. These supplements are very safe, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription. If this isn't enough to make her comfortable, then I would recommend asking your veterinarian about prescription medication options for arthritis pain. There are a number of meds that are very effective for arthritis pain in dogs and can dramatically improve their quality of life, including Rimadyl or Metacam, tramadol, and gabapentin. Adjunct treatment options like acupuncture, laser therapy, or Adequan injection can also be helpful in some cases.

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Hello. My 12 to dogs hind legs seem to be bothering her. She has arthritis but is not on any medication. She's a tough girl and doesn't seem bothered by it but visually we can see she is having problems and assume she is in pain. Is there something w

I'm sorry to hear that Tess seems so uncomfortable today. I wouldn't recommend giving the puppy's medication to her. Sometimes older dogs have underlying kidney or liver disease. If Tess has some mild organ dysfunction due to her age the anti-inflammatory medication could make it worse. The other reason would be if your veterinarian finds something different from arthritis on her examination tomorrow. Some other conditions such as back pain can be treated with medications that cannot be given at the same time as anti-inflammatory drugs. Keep her quiet today and help her if she needs assistance. Hope Tess feels better soon!

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15 year old Bichon who weighs 15 lbs and has no chronic systemic illnesses but does have arthritis and noticeable stiffness. What pain medication can I give her daily?

Hello. There are many wonderful medication availably to make Sassy much more comfortable in her older years. You can start with a good glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate supplement ( I like Dasuquin by Nutramax ). Then, you can visit with your vet about some of the amazing medications we have to keep our elderly pets so much more comfortable, like NSAIDS ( Previcox, Rimadyl, Deramax, Meloxicam, Galliprant ) to which we can add additional medications such as Gabapentin, if necessary. In addition, adding Adequan injections may actually lower the amount of medications that Sassy might need to keep her comfortable. We have so many safe medications available, but they do need some monitoring. I hope you can talk to your vet soon. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.

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