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What can I safely give my senior dog for pain after a hike?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 9 years and 2 months old

What can dogs take for pain? My 9 year old golden retriever went for a long hike today and overdid it. He’s hobbling around like he’s sore, is there anything I can safely give him to help him feel a little better and not be so sore from our hike?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 2nd, 2019

Unfortunately most of the human medication commonly available are either toxic or not effective. In this case I would strongly recommend to have some anti-inflammatory medications dispensed by your local vet. A physical examination would determine as well the exact cause of the sore and the most appropriate treatment.

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