Comments on: What do I give my dog for arthritis pain? http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm/ Natural and Alternative Treatments - A Holistic Approach In Medicine Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:31:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ellie http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-1469 Ellie Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:41:13 +0000 http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm#comment-1469 I just dealt with this problem in my Golden Retrieve a few weeks ago. My mom and I went to Petco and found some pain medication meant for dogs. I just ran downstairs and found out it is called Nutri-Vet K9 Asprin. It worked really well with my Golden. She was unable to get up due to her hips but we gave it to her before bed and by the next morning she was fine. I highly recommend getting medication meant for dogs, not humas. I just dealt with this problem in my Golden Retrieve a few weeks ago. My mom and I went to Petco and found some pain medication meant for dogs. I just ran downstairs and found out it is called Nutri-Vet K9 Asprin. It worked really well with my Golden. She was unable to get up due to her hips but we gave it to her before bed and by the next morning she was fine. I highly recommend getting medication meant for dogs, not humas.

]]> By: oregano13 http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-1470 oregano13 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:41:13 +0000 http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm#comment-1470 There is NO over the counter human medication that is safe for dogs long-term. Aleve, Tylenol, and Ibuprofen are toxic to dogs, and Aspirin can cause stomach damage if used in an incorrect dosage, OR used in a proper dosage for very long at all. Your vet can prescribe something like Deramaxx or Rimadyl. They are not very expensive and your dog's organ function needs to be tested at his age before any painkiller is given. There is NO over the counter human medication that is safe for dogs long-term. Aleve, Tylenol, and Ibuprofen are toxic to dogs, and Aspirin can cause stomach damage if used in an incorrect dosage, OR used in a proper dosage for very long at all. Your vet can prescribe something like Deramaxx or Rimadyl. They are not very expensive and your dog’s organ function needs to be tested at his age before any painkiller is given.

]]> By: walking lady http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-1471 walking lady Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:41:13 +0000 http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm#comment-1471 The trouble with diagnosing your dog yourself is that you could be causing him an awful lot of damage, not to mention a lot of unnecessary pain, if arthritis isn't his problem. He could, for example, have a partially torn ACL, in which case treating him for arthritis is going to make his problem much worse. Your dog needs to see his vet to be x-rayed to find out if he has arthritis, the severity and then the vet will tell you if over the counter meds will keep him pain free and the correct dosage. If his arthritis is bad enough because he wasn't given glucosamine chondroitin with MSM as a preventative, he may need prescription meds, at least to start with. Please take your dog to the vet to be correctly diagnosed and treated so he's not in pain! The trouble with diagnosing your dog yourself is that you could be causing him an awful lot of damage, not to mention a lot of unnecessary pain, if arthritis isn’t his problem. He could, for example, have a partially torn ACL, in which case treating him for arthritis is going to make his problem much worse.

Your dog needs to see his vet to be x-rayed to find out if he has arthritis, the severity and then the vet will tell you if over the counter meds will keep him pain free and the correct dosage. If his arthritis is bad enough because he wasn’t given glucosamine chondroitin with MSM as a preventative, he may need prescription meds, at least to start with.

Please take your dog to the vet to be correctly diagnosed and treated so he’s not in pain!

]]> By: Buddy28 http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-1472 Buddy28 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:41:13 +0000 http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm#comment-1472 I wouldn't recommend over the counter remedies. There are a number of really good anti-inflammatories specifically made for dogs though. They would be safer and much more effective. Many human painkillers could also kill your dog. I wouldn’t recommend over the counter remedies. There are a number of really good anti-inflammatories specifically made for dogs though. They would be safer and much more effective. Many human painkillers could also kill your dog.

]]> By: maplette http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-1473 maplette Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:41:13 +0000 http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm#comment-1473 My dog is 12 with very healthy mind and heart, but his back leg is going.. I have given his glocusomine, etc like the previous post said, but ultimately it isn't enough. The Xrays said that his ligament is stuffed, and that he needs to have a knee operation. It's around $800 in New Zealand.. Ya gotta do what you gotta do, especially if he's been a true animal companion like he has. Go see the vet, and check it out! It'll cost around $250- $300 xrays/meds/visit consult, etc, but at least you'll know what you are dealing with! My dog is 12 with very healthy mind and heart, but his back leg is going.. I have given his glocusomine, etc like the previous post said, but ultimately it isn’t enough.

The Xrays said that his ligament is stuffed, and that he needs to have a knee operation. It’s around $800 in New Zealand..
Ya gotta do what you gotta do, especially if he’s been a true animal companion like he has.

Go see the vet, and check it out! It’ll cost around $250- $300 xrays/meds/visit consult, etc, but at least you’ll know what you are dealing with!

]]> By: Courtney M http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-1474 Courtney M Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:41:13 +0000 http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm#comment-1474 Look for dog treats with Glucosamine & Chondroitin to Increase mobility and Decrease pain. http://www.amazon.com/Dogswell-Chicken-Glucosamine-Chondroitin-6-Ounce/dp/B000F2YVFI That website will show you what I gave my Siberian Huskies when they began having leg, hip, and joint problems. About a month after giving them these treats my dog was comfortable hoping on the couch again with out help. They also taste really good so it shouldn't be hard to convince your dog to eat it. Good luck! Look for dog treats with Glucosamine & Chondroitin to Increase mobility and Decrease pain.

http://www.amazon.com/Dogswell-Chicken-Glucosamine-Chondroitin-6-Ounce/dp/B000F2YVFI

That website will show you what I gave my Siberian Huskies when they began having leg, hip, and joint problems. About a month after giving them these treats my dog was comfortable hoping on the couch again with out help.

They also taste really good so it shouldn’t be hard to convince your dog to eat it.

Good luck!

]]> By: Apricot Lover http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-1475 Apricot Lover Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:41:13 +0000 http://www.natures-medicine-chest.com/what-do-i-give-my-dog-for-arthritis-pain.htm#comment-1475 You should only give over the counter stuff if the vet says it's ok. Often times they do give the go ahead. But your vet really should look at him first, and can determine the amount your dog needs. You should only give over the counter stuff if the vet says it’s ok. Often times they do give the go ahead. But your vet really should look at him first, and can determine the amount your dog needs.

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