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My dog has severe arthritis pain after playing. What can I give her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 9 years and 7 months old | 110 lbs

My dog has pain from her arthritis and she played a lot today and can barely move is there anything we can do/ give to her for her pain

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 8th, 2019

Unfortunately there are not OTC pain relievers you can give Kira. Many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal to dogs. If she is in a lot of pain, I'd take her into an ER vet now to get her safe pain medications. Best of luck.

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