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What is the best non prescription arthritis medication for dogs?

My 10 year old Rottweiler, Belle has arthritis that is getting pretty bad.

I don't want her on Rx medication because I've heard it can damage her liver, and other internal organs.

What are some of the best non prescription medications I can give try for her?

Answer 1:

She sounds pretty far advanced. I'm so sorry. This is a hard journey for you as it is for her.

I had a Rottie who died of complications from arthritis and I have it pretty bad myself.

Exercise is the BEST medicine. Swimming has no impact and is kind to arthritic joints. If Belle likes water, get her swimming.

Taking off excess weight is essential to aiding in the comfort level. If Belle happens to have some excess weight on her, make motions to reduce the poundage. Substituting with canned pumpkin (not mix!) will help her to feel full while NOT adding unnecessary calories.

There comes a time when drugs DO help a LOT. Adequan shots will help to promote fluid production in cushioning joints, which will reduce Belle's pain a LOT..... if her vet feels it's worth trying at her stage and age.

I'm sorry for what you are facing. Best of luck to you both.

Answer 2:

Aspirin is not good for dogs, certainly worse than decent prescription specifically used for arthritic dogs, either Rimadyl or Metacam.
Metacam can be used long term with no side effects, it works very well for bone pain in dogs - it costs more than aspirin, but it is a lot safer and more effective.
Aspirin can cause internal bleeding, don't give that to your dog.

You need to take your dog to a vet and have him looked at and then get the right anti=inflammatory/pain med for him - he deserves to be looked after properly.

Answer 3:

We sell a product called D.G.P. (Dog Gone Pain) It's all natural and very effective.
There is also Rejuvenate (same idea as above)

You can slowly rebuild her spongy tissue between the bones and joints too, and that should help alleviate her pain. Glucosamine hydrochloride (2000mg daily) plus 1000mg Vit C daily should help after about a month.

There's also a dog treat by "Zukes" called "Hip Action" that can be very helpful in alleviating arthritis pain but again, it takes a bit of time to become effective.

Good Luck

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NEVER EVER GIVE MEDICATION MENT FOR HUMANS TO DOGS, UNLESS THE VETS RECOMMEND ITS, BUT ONLY ON YOUR OWN VETS ADVICE.

Also just because something natural and aparently safe, does NOT neccessarily mean they are safe, SO don't be fooled by the term natural. Remember many natural things are toxic to dogs!


The only things that i believe you can get without a prescription and i would recommend asking the vet before even using them! Because I do not think they cure the arthritis-they may releave a small amount of the dogs pain.

http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/m…

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cosequin-Cat-Dog-90-…

http://www.bestpetsupply.com/shopping/pr…

http://www.ubuntumall.com/tho/tr/product…

Answer 5:

GO for glucosamine. I also have an older dog, She just turned 13 last month. She has arthritis in her hocks. The vet told me to give her 1/2 tablet once daily, since she is a medium size 1 table would be better for your Rottie. She would spit it out, so I would grind in up into her food. That way I know that she is getting it. Also we switched her to senior food that has it in the ingredients. If she is better at eating any kind of treats, they sell them in treat form. Either from the local pet store realtor like Petsmart or Petco or online like Omaha Vaccine Co.
She is now acting like a puppy at times running around vs having her crying just to be able to go outside to the bathroom.
Hope this helps out.

Answer 6:

My sis's dog broke its leg before she got it and the people that had her before never got it fixed so it has really bad arthritis she just gives her COATED asprin it seems to help her try a higher mil. along with a heating pad for a little bit at night. Asprin is fine for dogs to take it does not hurt them at ALL! like I said make sure it is COATED asprin.

Answer 7:

I am confused as to what you are looking for... a pain reliever, or something to actually help her joints?

You can put her on a glucosamine supplement (human grade from Walgreens or whatever) to help her joints, but that won't help if she is in any pain.

Aspirin can be used, but ask your vet for dosage, of course.

Answer 8:

Go to 1800petmeds.com and get the arthritis vitamins with Chondroitin and Glucosamine. They are called Super Joint Enhancer. The only other thing I know of is Rimadyl. You can use SAM-E for her liver. Get her comfortable bedding.

Answer 9:

Cortaflex capsules worked brilliantly for my Dobermann when he developed arthritis. If you have canine insurance you may be able to claim for the cost on your policy.

http://www.cortaflex.co.uk/catdogproduct…

Answer 10:

This would be best answered by your vet. I would call the vet and ask for suggestions on what is safe for your pet. Even if you think there is a good option listed here, please consult your vet first to verify it is safe.

Answer 11:

I'm sure you can look up natural herb remedies or something, for dogs of course.
Or tell your vet you don't want something to mess up her liver.

Answer 12:

I use the triple strength Glucosamine/Chondroitin at CVS made by Pain Free. I use the Human dose for my Newfies.

What natural remedies are good for arthritis?

I have inflamatory oesteo arthritis and it is very painful. Any suggestions for some natural remedies?

Answer 1:

I'm not sure where you are from, but here in Canada they have an all natural medicine called "Lakota." It has been a best-seller for years and years here. I tried Glucosamine but it did nothing for myself, personally. Within 2 days of going on Lakota "Rheumatoid Formula" I was virtually pain-free, it was unbelievable. I stopped taking it the past few weeks to see if it really was the Lakota that was making a difference, and the pain has returned so I am going back out to purchase some more at the local drugstore. If you are a non-Canadian resident, I would still ask your local Pharmacist and check out their website. I know how terrible it is to have an auto-immune disease, especially on a bad flare-up day, and I wish you nothing but the best of luck and best of health.

Answer 2:

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Answer 3:

Try glucosamine.... works for me.

Answer 4:

Glucosamine Sulfate saved my life from arthritis I'm an ironworker and a musician and my hands were going fast Enziamatic therapy are the people that developed G S I thank god for it I traied glucosamine H C by mistake and it did me no good at all I don't think G S works for everyone but thank god it does work for me RJ

Answer 5:

vinegar.

Answer 6:

Any natural remedy that may be available may not be sufficient for the control of pain associated to inflamatory osteo arthritis.
I believe that warm or cold compresses of patches may be a good option.
In this manner you may be able to ambulate with less pain and siffness and exercise your muscles at the same time. Jose

Answer 7:

go to the nearest herb shop and get the herb called eyebright

I have psoriatic arthritis and take prednisolone. What are the long term effects of taking prednisolone?

I am slightly concerned about long term use of the drug prednisolone, prescribed for arthritis. Also how my condition may develop in future. I have psoriatic arthritis.

Answer 1:

The longer you take it and the higher the dose generally the more side effects.
Fluid weight gain can be a problem around the stomach, back of neck and rounding of the face.
It can make your skin thinner - hence bruise easier.
Also can deplete bone density - more of a concern for women.
Can also make you very awake, kind of hyper feeling.
It is a widely used drug, and not much negative feedback.

Answer 2:

highly recommended

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Answer 3:

Firstly, I am very sorry you have this problem. I have widespread psoriasis but after 25 years am now having UVL therapy which is actually working. I am sure you know that prednisolone is a steroid (basically) and is prescribed for things like adrenal gland problems, Crohn's disease, polymyositis, ulcerative colitis, etc. However, corticosteroids are occasionally prescribed for psoriatic arthritis. Prednisolone is also prescribed for problems like bullous periphigoid, which is basically severe blistering of the skin surface. The condition usually clears up after 4 or 5 months. So the steroid is used fairly widely, not just for psoriasis, and you should not be on it for a long time.
Will write again when I have more useful information.

How bad does my arthritis have to get before I can claim disability?

I have osteoarthritis in my neck, lower back, wrists and ankles. I take prescription anti inflamitories and muscle relaxers in order to go to work. I work 10 hrs a day on my feet constantly moving, stretching and bending. While this movement is good for my arthritis, it can get really painful by the end of the day. I feel like I am up a creek without a paddle most of the time, especially after a 3 day workout. Then I just totally crash. I am tired of waking up with swollen hands, having a crick in my back and limping for a while after sitting down for 30 minutes.

Answer 1:

yes speak with ur doctor,,,or a good doctor.Every state has different laws in regards to disability..Every lawyer wants u on disability,,thats how the disability lawyers get paid,,and they can streach it out 4 years,,,the longer they streach it the more of the back pay they owe u,,they get...plus the system is sooo screwed,,people get on it that dont need it and then they get jobs under the table,,proving that they can work..
If u need on disability,,find out what doctors works with what lawyers....The two have to have a Very good realationship...request for specialist and leave a good paper trail in regards of ur problem,,,ur state will be looking at the trail more than what u say...u need a good family doctor and several specialist that are willing to work together,,,good luck.

Answer 2:

This is something you need to discuss with your doctor. Only he or she can decide if you might qaulify for disability. Please keep in mind that disablility is not all it is cracked up to be and you will not get anywhere near the amount of money each month that you make working. Your best option right now since you can still work is to cut back on hours and find a different job that is better suited to your problems. Go in and talk to your doctor about all of this though.

Answer 3:

honestly you should not have let it get that bad. you need to go to the doctor before it's to late

Answer 4:

sorry to hear of your pain. can you possibly apply for partial disability?

It seems to me the people who really need this benefit never get it..and, some of the people who claim this benefit really do not need it..(just like everything else) seems very unfair to me.


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best wishes

Answer 5:

you might want to claim right now, since you already need prescriptions to function, or just find a new job, which ever is easier.

Answer 6:

Osteoarthritis for the most part can be treated, although painful, anti-inflammatory do help as you already know. The next step is surgery one joint at a time. It would be very hard to get disability from osteoarthritis since about 80% of us have it, its part of getting older. Rheumatoid arthritis (crippling arthritis) is another story it is very debilitating. I totally understand your problem I'm a nurse and work 12 hour days sometimes I can hardly go but I also know with any kind of arthritis if you stop going you will never go again.....keep moving disability isn't the answer.

Answer 7:

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Answer 8:

What you have looks so much like rheumatoid arthritis, especially swollen hands, involvement of wrists and ankles, tiredness and 30 minutes in the morning before you feel well and up to it.

Rheumatoid arthritis is generalized to every joint in the body, whereas osteoarthritis is restricted to one or just a few joints. Not your case, isn't it?

I would consult an Orthopaedist to get blood tests and X-Rays to confirm the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

Adult onset rheumatoid arthritis usually develops during the late teens or early twenties and rapidly settles into a chronic, debilitating infection.

Complete work disability occurs within 10 years of the initial infection for 50% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

There are a few hundred types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. The good news is that science is progressing rapidly in its understanding of rheumatic diseases.

Antibiotics are now used to achieve full remissions for at least 40%, if not 65% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. For more info, please join our group at:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/antibio/

Answer 9:

difficult to get disability for physical stuff. you have to be unemployed for at least one year to apply.

How can I help with my dogs arthritis?

I have a Yorkie/mix terrier who is 10 years old. He has started to suffer arthritis in one back leg. Is their anything in herbs,food, doggy vits to help him? and do you have any advice on how to deal with arthritis

Thanks everyone!! :)

Answer 1:

you can get something called cosequin from your vet, it is a supplement with glucosamine chondroition. it might take a few weeks of use to see a good effect but it seems to help. you might also ask your vet about using anti-inflammatories occasionally for bad flare ups. the other thing you can try is water therapy... this is time consuming, but gives some relieve and some people say it helps a lot..... fill your tub with warm water, just enough so that your dogs feet can NOT touch the bottom of the tub- only when supervised put him in the tub to swim, swimming doesn't put any pressure on the joints, but gets them moving and in theory helps keep them from feeling as stiff. if you have to you can hold your dog around the rib cage, and hold him so that his feet don't touch the bottom of the tub and let him swim. you can do that for 5 to 10 minutes (or more if he enjoys it). this can be done twice daily or once daily.... or even just as needed whatever will work with your schedule.

***do not use any people medications on your dog, some of the medications like aspirin, tylenol and ibuprofen can cause liver damage and clotting problems. discuss with your vet safer options***

Answer 2:

Your dog should make a trip to his vet first to be x-rayed. The vet can then tell you if his arthritis is bad enough that he needs prescription meds, or if it can be treated with glucosamine chondroitin with MSM and give you the correct dosage. When a dog's in pain, the vet will start them off on a higher dosage for a couple of weeks, then decrease it to a maintenance amount.

Your dog doesn't need to be in pain - arthritis is easily controlled, but a trip to the vet is a good idea to make sure he's getting what he needs.

My 3 have been on glucosamine chondroitin with MSM as a preventative/maintenance for years - that's likely all your dog's going to need.

Answer 3:

Glucosamine is a good supplement, because it helps to build "cushioning" between joints which is where arthritis occurs. Also, rimadyl and dermaxx are good non steroidal anti inflammatories, however long term use can cause liver failure, so its safer to start with glucosamine and only use the other 2 if glucosamine gives no relief.

Answer 4:

There are many supplements and doggie meds to help alleviate the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis.

First step is to have your vet do a thorough exam (which may include x-rays) to determine the severity and extent of the arthritis.

Then, you can discuss appropriate treatments for your pup. I have used the glucosamine suppliments with success as well as Remidyl and Previcox. I have also had two dogs receive the 8-injection Adequan series with phenomenal results.

I never, ever use OTC human meds without first consulting a vet. Humans and dogs are not created equal .... we just get along remarkably well.

Answer 5:

I had an old dog that got arthritis in her back legs and hip so bad I had to assist her going outside to potty. My vet gave rimadyl and she was like a different dog. I heard derramax works good too. They're a little pricey, but worth it to make your baby feel better.

Answer 6:

I use MSM and aspirin for the pain.

Answer 7:

there is a pill tht helps dogs with arthrits. you can pick tht up at wal greens wal*mart or CVS. the pill u can buy u put it in the food 4 ur dog and then in a bout 3-5 days u WILL see a change in ur dog i used it with my dog and she couldnt walk b4 now she is like a puppy agian anyway she is 16!!

~GOOD LUCK~

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