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Question by +.L.().V.E.+: What can i do to help to ease arthritis pain of my large breed dog?
the pain is mostly in her hips, and a little in the front limbs. she is a long hair German Shepard... thank you,
And i would take her to the vet, but i can not afford the vet fees

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Answer by Bomber
Poor puppy....please consult your vet.

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Question by doctorcbs: Can you give dogs aspirin or ibuprofen for their arthritis pain? Dog is 12 yrs old and 40 lbs.?

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Answer by tsafemevas
ask your vet. no one here can safely give you that answer.

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Question by Om Nom Nom: My dog has horrible arthritis, how can I relieve the pain?
My 10 year old dog has very bad arthritis in it's back right leg. It is so bad she has to sort of hop around and swivel as she cannot put her leg on the ground. Is there any natural pain relief for her and is there any way I can make the arthritis less painful?

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Answer by jeno1200
See a Vet!

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Question by Just The Way You Taste: Are there any natural forms of pain relief for a dog with arthritis?
My 8 year old husky has arthritis in her hips, are there any natural forms of pain relief that might help her? Massage, herbs, etc?
I ask because my dog has been on both Rimadyl (spelling?) and Deramax and they both make her throw up, so I was just wondering if there was something natural that would help her.

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Answer by BunnuvaSitch
"Natural"? Do you mean drug-free options? If so, look into glucosamine/chondroiton supplements. Ask your veterinarian about dosing for her, and where to get it.

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Question by anie*: Is there anything I can give my dog for arthritis pain?
She's a medium sized Siberian husky, almost 10 years old.
I remember seeing a commercial for a tasteless, colorless substance that you put in your pets water bowl and it helps with arthritis pain, but I don't remember the name of it, does anyone know?

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Answer by Julie D.
Speak to your Vet about a medication called Rimadyl or another like it. This is a prescription med. Also, you can give your dog a Glucosamine/MSM supplement that is over the counter. We order Synovi/MSM chewables from KV Vet Supply.

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Question by CAHOLO: What is safe and natural to give to an elderly dog for pain associated with arthritis and cancer?
I have a retired Service Dog that is exhibiting large masses behind her ribcage and tucked under her hips. Which is a good possibly that she has cancer. I am low income, surviving off of SSI and a Single Parent. So, taking her to a Vet for testing is not a financial burden I can afford right now. She is still eating good, active, and very happy. While, I can tell she is in pain and is slowing down, putting her to sleep right now is not an option. She is an almost 9 yr old Border Collie.
Actually, the masses have been there for awhile. Its only recently, she started to limp and have difficulty getting up on furniture and use the stairs. I gave her an asprin on Friday, but this is not something I want to repeat, but it did help her have more mobility and less pain. A friend recommended Flor Essence tea to help with cancer and Zyflamend to help with arthritic pain.
The masses are about the size of gratefruits, but are tucked under the hips. There are several small masses on many places of her body. 2 new ones on the back of her legs, about the size of golf balls. Unless, anyone can recommend any grants to help with the testing and treatment she will need to make her comfortable. As for putting her down, we don't believe in putting a dog down, just because they are in pain. Our disabilities we deal with chronic pain and have learned to deal with it, will you put us to sleep, cause we are in pain or help make us comfortable?
We will put an animal to sleep, if their quality of life is severely diminished. Such as not walking, eating, and not able to use the proper facilities. I put to sleep a cat last year, when his chronic health condition deteriorated to the point he was loosing weight, not eating, not grooming himself and not using the litter box. He had a Chronic URI, and the vet said when that time came to put him to sleep.

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Answer by papaw
It's probably too late, age wise to do a preventative diet. Those need to start when they are young. For the sake of the dog, if you can't afford to get it the proper care, give it to a no-kill rescue shelter or to the ASPCA for treatment and re-homing. Don't let it suffer because you can't afford to treat it!

Papaw

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Question by wherewhenwhatwhywho: Has anyone used Dog Gone Pain for a cat with arthritis?
and did it help?
Sorry I didn't make it clear. DGP is a herbal product. It says on the bottle for dogs and cats. The main ingredient is feverfew which I think some people use for migrain headaches.

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Answer by Dotis
Using dog remedies on cats can be fatal- please read the label very carefully before you do this!!

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Question by Jake: Dog Arthritis Pain Releif?
I have a 7 year old German Shepherd and he has arthritis in his left knee. He is a big dog, and it seems like everything we try doesn't seem to work.

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Answer by Kendra
Take him to the vet.
Otherwise, the pain meds that work on humans also work on dogs. Icy/hot will provide temporary relief, tylenol/advil will also work.

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Question by Lyra: Any advice for moderating arthritis pain in a young, active dog?
We just found out that our one-year-old dog has arthritis in one of her elbows from an injury when she was a puppy. We have her on Dasuquin and a pain reliever, but I was wondering if anyone had some more advice to keep her happy. Any specific lifestyle changes I should make?

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Answer by roadrage101
I have heard exercise helps for human arthritis pain, I would assume the same for a dog

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