What can you give a dog for arthritis?

Pain medication, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (commonly called NSAIDs), may help relieve pain, and disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs (DMOADs) can also play an important role. Talk to your veterinarian before giving your dog any medication. read more

When your dog suffer from arthritis, she moves slowly; she might have a limp, appear stiff, avoid stairs and show reluctance to engage in physical activities she once enjoyed. Human companions can ease their dog's suffering with some common over-the-counter medications and supplements. read more

She has arthritis. A. Stop giving your dog aspirin. Although veterinarians have recommended its use for decades, peer-reviewed studies have linked the use of aspirin in dogs to gastric ulcers. read more

They can bring relief to a dog with arthritis, or one who’s just had surgery. But don't give your pooch something from your medicine cabinet. There are some of the available NSAIDs just for dogs: carprofen (Novox or Rimadyl) deracoxib (Deramaxx) firocoxib (Previcox) meloxicam (Metacam ) NSAIDs are usually safe for dogs and have few side effects. read more