Re: dog arthritis

Spot wrote:
Take her to the vets and get her medication for the arthritis. They make drugs specifically for dogs for arthritis. Just please don't give her anything over the counter pain medications without clearing it with the vet first.

To OP - If you and your vet are certain that it's arthritis, ask your vet about Adequan shots, which are given every 4-6 weeks. We used them on two arthritic dogs, and they made a big difference in their mobility after we started them.

I'd also suggest that you discuss the appropriate amount of exercise with your vet. I would think that mild exercise (that she tolerates well) would be better than none.

Also, make sure that her nails are kept trimmed short enough that they don't click when she walks on a hard surface; if her nails are clicking when she walks, they are pushing her toes back, and that will add to any discomfort she might have from the arthritis.

FurPaw


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