8 Responses for "home remedy for dog pain?"

1. Dmath February 14th, 2012 at 6:14 pm 1

   rub your hands together and then place it where the pain is like mr miagi did

2. FidosCityGuide February 14th, 2012 at 7:04 pm 2

   You vet can provide the best solution. If you can't afford the vet, sell your computer, turn of the internet, or get a second job. That's what responsible dog owners do.

3. sisu February 14th, 2012 at 7:37 pm 3

   Take the dog to the vet for a diagnosis. If it is arthritis Cosequin DS Plus and Glyco-Flex III are good glucosamine supplements. It takes approx. 6 weeks to see the improvement. The vet can prescribe Rimadyl for pain. Give milk thistle with Rimadyl to protect the liver.

4. kait February 14th, 2012 at 7:57 pm 4

   baby asprin is a good thing to use. dosage depends on size of the dog. i used baby asprins on my akitas when they got old and started showing signs of hip displaysia. half a bayer also works too.

5. Moondog February 14th, 2012 at 7:58 pm 5

   Take your dog to the vet for a diagnosis of the cause of the pain. Then administer the medication the vet prescribes for your dog.

   Cut back on your own expenditure and do the right thing by your dog.

6. b_bardi99 February 14th, 2012 at 8:20 pm 6

   metacam is a drug that's prescribed to dogs,cats,horses with arthritis pain.
   also,its used for humans!
   Metacam is sold only as a pill for humans,in 7.5mg and 15mg sizes.
   you must know your dogs exact weight to calculate dosage!
   you can ask your family dr to give you a prescription for Mobicox(metacam for humans)

7. Rochelle February 14th, 2012 at 8:22 pm 7

   Some strange ideas people have here. You dont say how old your dog is, what breed and how long this has been going on. We are left to guess if this is a result of an accident, arthritis, hip problems, or something else.

   If arthritis or hip problems, then a simple joint supplement is sometimes helpful. You do not need to pay up for dog supplements. For example, Triple Flex at Costco is a perfectly fine joint supplement. Pure sulfur with NO anti caking ingredients, called MSM is also an excellent supplement. Pure is hard to find, but studies have shown it to be most effective without any other ingredients.

   Baby aspirin can be given in moderation, always with food. Large dogs can take more, but like humans, there is the potential for tummy problems/upsets.

   Natural remedies include Arnica and Traumeel pills by Heel. Many use these with good success. These can be ordered online at places such as Vitacost and Swansons

   LIver supplement or not, Rimadyl has the potential for some very serious side effects. I would never give it to my dog. There are too many other good choices out there to risk using this drug.

   Another person mentioned Metacam (meloxicam). This is a very good drug with fewer side effects than most. I cannot imagine why she got a thumbs down. Its definitely safer than Rimadyl. Tramadol is also frequently prescribed by vets for arthritis, often in conjunction with metacam. You can also opt for Adequan injections which work really well.

   Make sure your dog has a soft place to lay at all times. Double or triple memory foam. I got the memory foam mattress toppers at walmart for my dog, folded it, and she loves laying on it with a blankie on top. Its only $ 20.

   Hot and cold packs, acupuncture, chiropractic and hot/cold laser are other treatments that help.

   You need to know if this is an older dog, you will not get RID of the problem, but hopefully you can manage it.

   Ro

8. Amber M February 14th, 2012 at 8:31 pm 8

   They do make dog asprin that you can get at the local pet store or we get ours from walmart and it seems to helpbut if it goes on for more than a week I'd go to the vet!