Comments on: Are there any natural forms of pain relief for a dog with arthritis?

By: dewclaw

dewclaw — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:09:06 +0000

I hope this can be helpful.

First the pain meds for dogs really can hurt thier stomachs. But there is a ‘stomach coating’ pill. I am so sorry I can not for the life of me remember the name, but we got it from a vet who prescribed rimadyl for one of our race dogs during an event. She said many vets don’t bother with it because most dogs can tolerate the pain meds. But as you know some dogs can’t and this simple pill might make a world of difference for your dog.

Glucosamine/chondroiton supplements are exceptional. You might also look at your local feed pile for MSM and HMB both joint heath supplements and I judge available in some quality senior dog foods.

Now massage and topical treatments are also exceptional ways to improve mobility and quality of life for your dog. Some of the best are made for working sled dogs, and are sold as massage balm for dogs. I really really like made with Emu oil
http://mountainridge.estoreadvanced.biz/index.php?p=product&id=16&parent=6

another very well loved one is Algyval
http://mountainridge.estoreadvanced.biz/index.php?p=product&id=16&parent=6

To any of these I add arnica, which is exceptional for pain and trauma I swear by it and use it on for myself as well.

Also for arthritis, some light exercise / stretching will help keep her mobile, and keeping her at a healthful weight will also help a fantastic deal. Excellent Luck.

By: Emily S.

Emily S. — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:41:52 +0000

I know of a fantastic all natural dog food supplement. It comes with a money back guarantee so it’s certainly worth a shot. A friend of mine uses it and swears by it. It’s called Dinovite and you can buy it here with the money back guarantee, http://k9healthsolutions.com/dinovite-supplement.html

I hope this helps!

By: munkeroos

munkeroos — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:33:56 +0000

The glucosamine and chondroitin is really helpful. As is switching to a high-quality senior food if you haven’t already – they’re formulated to help joints and bones.

Keeping her as active and she can tolerate is excellent too. The more they lay around, the stiffer they get. Use it or lose it, type thing.

We have a 14 y.o ancient guy and since switching to a senior food, he’s become much more active. He’s still quite stiff and sore some days, but he has made improvements. We have dermaxx in the cupboard for him, but have not had to use it since switching foods, and adding supplements.

Allowing them to chew on real joints (cow and such) can help, too, if that’s not too icky for you. You can usually find them in the higher end pet stores, not the huge box stores.

There are also treats at those stores with the supplements in them, and a few other supplements, for hip and joint problems!

By: T J

T J — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:18:20 +0000

Glucosamine as others have mentioned, and if you can find it ‘white willow bark’ which is a natural form of aspirin.

Use to be a company here in Utah that made doggy cookies with the white willow bark in them.

By: marci knows best

marci knows best — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:04:25 +0000

Doggy Glucosamine works wonders. I fostered an 8 year ancient arthritic dog who could hardly walk around the dog park. After a few weeks on Glucosamine and a few pounds lighter, he was in succession around like a puppy. Fantastic material

You get people Glucosamine at the health food pile – natural enough for ya?

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:49:10 +0000

glucosamine will help lubricate the joints but as for inflammation I do not know of anything natural, you may want to truyy a holistic vet. I like Rimadyl but you need to keep up on the blood work each 6 months because can effect liver, or deramaxx is another that works well.

By: BunnuvaSitch

BunnuvaSitch — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:58:34 +0000

“Natural”? Do you mean drug-free options? If so, look into glucosamine/chondroiton supplements. Question your veterinarian about dosing for her, and where to get it.