Hi my 7 year old husky was diagnosed with arthritis. I wanted to see if any other owners that have/had arthritis could give me some tips on how to take care of a dog with arthritis. Thank you I could greatly appreciate it.
How to take care of a dog with arthritis?
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If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
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November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
I would give your dog serrapeptase. It’s a natural enzyme that is anti inflammatory. I had a Labrador with severe arthritis. He was on tablet after tablet from the vet. He got to the point where he could no longer run.
2 weeks after giving him serrapeptase he regained his ability to run and was like a puppy. I was able to take him off the vets medications for good and kept him on the serrapeptase. He was 14 years old when he died but he was happy. Serrapeptase has no side effects and best of all it works.
Read the links below, I have pasted. You can also buy serrapeptase cheaper on the second link. It;s for adults/children and pets. You can email Robert on the main serrpeptase site with any questions about your dog and he will be happy to answer them.
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
I have two 13 yr old girls who both have arthritis.
I give them an herbal otc product called Boswellia.
Read this PubMed site which has a study using Boswellia.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14994484
This has done wonders for both of my dogs.
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
I just answered another question along these lines and Rhymadol is what my vet gave me for my aging Basset Hound. Perked him right up!!
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
You should have been prescribed some medication for the dog, given them when needed.
Other than that there isn’t a lot more you can do.
Raise feeding/water bowls, get an orthopaedic dog bed, try not to make your dog climb on the sofa, limit stair climbing and keep your home at a moderate temperature so the joints never stiffen up.
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Ask your vet about the right dose of glucosamine chronditin, it’s safe for dogs and helps the joints very very well.
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Been there, done that. I used glucosamine and lots of leg and body massages. Be gentle with running and such, take it easy and take your time. Rubbing up & down the spine helps a lot, and they like it (who wouldn’t?).
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Give a glucosamine/chondroitin/msm supplement.
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
well im a kid but my parents used to give my 12 year old dog bloody marys in a bowl. he would be relaxed and his hips wouldnt bother him. give that to him about every week once. and try to get him some medicine.
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
1. Make sure you keep your dog lean. A fat dog puts more wear on their joints
2. Moderate exercise will help keep the muscles in shape to help support the dog (swimming or hydrotherapy is the best type of exercise as it works the muscles, but doesn’t pound on the joints
3. Don’t let the dog lie on cold or hard surfaces
4. Find a joint supplement that contains: glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, HA, vitamin c, and fatty acids
5. NSAIDs like Rimadyl can have nasty side effects. Try Tramadol first for pain relief. As the arthritis gets worse, you ill need to use Rimayl, Deramaxx, or something along those lines but don’t use it until necessary as these drugs are hard on the liver. Supplement a dog on NSAIDs with milk thistle for healthy liver function.
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
I fed her a dog food with glucosamine & chondroitin and the vet had her on Deramaxx.
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Dawn pretty much covered it, most it what she says is what we did for my previous GSD when he was diagnosed with arthritis in the center of his back, also might check out a chiropractor.
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
My vet gave me Rymadol also for my dogs severe arthritis in both of her hind legs. it worked for her for about 3 years (with no other problems to any of her other organs). She then got to the point where she had to go to a stronger drug and he put her on Metacam and she was on that until I had to put her down. When she started getting really bad she was on a vitamin/pain/joint supplement shot for about a month or two (this cost me $110/week). She also had a daily glycosamine(spelling?) pill. There is a new drug I saw in my vets office called Adequan Canine.
Adequan is an injectable substance known as a "polysulfated glycosaminoglycan," and is very similar to the more familiar oral supplement known as glucosamine. Adequan has been proven to be preferentially taken up by inflamed joints when injected into the dog’s muscles. It soothes and lubricates the joint, naturally reducing inflammation and pain by reducing friction. Even better, instead of just masking pain as NSAIDs do, it actually helps to rebuild cartilage in the damaged joint. It’s not just pain control, it’s therapy.
it’s very expensive but you may want to inquire about it.
November 1st, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Most large dogs develop arthritis as they age. Although there are no miracle cures, much can be done to make old dogs with arthritis more comfortable and improve their lives. Older large-breed dogs tend to be overweight. This discourages them from getting the exercise they need and aggravates their arthritis. The more weight on those poor old joints, the harder it is to move around. They’ve the same pain and swelling within the joints. But it is possible to assist them with the homeopathic formula of Pet Bounce, whose ingredients have historically been employed to support treat symptoms like these for years. Pet Bounce has all natural ingredients.