Dog owners as well as the veterinarians rarely notice the early symptoms as dogs hide their soreness and discomfort until it is very late to treat the condition. Glucosamine, chondroiton sulfate and many other such supplements are used to treat arthritis in dogs. Supplements included in a dogs diet like glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, omega3-fatty acids, […]

There are different ways to help ease his pain. Your vet will recommend medication based on the current health problem and your dog’s health history. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, help reduce swelling, stiffness, and joint pain for your dog. They can bring relief to a dog with arthritis, or one who’s just had surgery. Never […]

Many of the same treatments available for people suffering from arthritis are also available for dogs. The main focus of the treatment is to control a dog’s pain level and increase its movement and joint function. We should also try to slow down the degeneration of the joint and enhance the cartilage repair process. There […]

Medications for arthritis like steroids, NSAIDs and other pain relievers are similar to human medicines. These are very strong medications and have a lot of side effects after long term use. They can cause additional joint damage and breakdown like corticosteroids react badly with other medicines given to treat arthritis in dogs. NSAIDs like etogesic, […]

Once the cartilage in the dog’s joints has been damaged it rarely repairs itself completely. The good news is many pets can successfully be made pain free by appropriate use of medication and sensible management to control further damage. Some dogs cope well with severe arthritis leading full and active lives without any veterinary intervention […]