My senior dog whines a lot and won't settle. Is she in pain?

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My Labrador is 11 years old fit for age and walked well. Over the past week she seems to be whining a lot and doesn’t settle down do you have any idea what going on. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 61 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that Roxy is in pain, and this may be caused by arthritis. 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. 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. I hope this helps!

My senior dog whines a lot and won't settle. Is she in pain?

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