My dog cries getting up. What vet meds help his pain and mobility?

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Our dog Rocky, who is a mixed breed of: Black Lab, Rottweiler & German Shepherd Mix. He has been having a hard time getting up from a laying position, he cries out. In the middle of the night last night, he really couldn't get up and gave up, so in a pinch I gave him some baby (low dose) Aspirin (3), and he was able to get up after 15 minutes to get a drink of water. My question is: Is there anything a Vet could prescribe that would ease his pain and help his mobility? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 11 years and 10 months old | 70 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Yes, there are a number of prescription medications that can be very helpful for dogs with arthritis issues, including NSAIDs such as Rimadyl or Metacam, tramadol, and/or gabapentin. Legally, we cannot prescribe medication for any pet without an exam, so you will need to take Rocky to a veterinarian in your area for an in-person exam and discussion of his issues. That veterinarian should be able to prescribe an appropriate medication for him to help with his pain and stiffness.

My dog cries getting up. What vet meds help his pain and mobility?

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