What Everyone Ought to Know About Dog Arthritis

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  Dog Arthritis Signs Mrs. Jones loves her older dog Fido. Fido, a 13 years young male lab, has been and still is an important family member. Whether playing ball with the kids, barking at a stranger walking down the street, or just resting on the couch, Fido has always been the same – a […]

Aspirin and Dog Arthritis: 8 Facts You Don’t Know

Aspirin and Dog Arthritis: 8 Facts You Don't Know

I have been asked this question every single day of my practice career. Aspirin for Dogs: Effective, Cheap, and Readily Available Aspirin is an NSAID and has been used for years to alleviate simple aches and pains in dogs. Everybody has it in their at-home medicine cabinet. Is Aspirin Safe For My Dog? Yes, it is […]

Dog Arthritis Pain Relief: How to Minimize Side Effects and Frustration

Dog Arthritis Pain Relief: How to Minimize Side Effects and Frustration

Your pet is your best friend. So, when their arthritis hurts, you hurt. Dog arthritis pain relief is one of the top reasons people seek veterinary attention for their geriatric dog. Does Your Dog Need Arthritis Pain Relief? With so many older dogs suffering, we are lucky to have so many options to help treat the symptoms. […]

Natural Pain Relief: Understanding Dog Arthritis Massage

Natural Pain Relief: Understanding Dog Arthritis Massage

Doesn’t a spa day feel great? A facial or manicure is nice, but massage is the best part! Guess what! Your aging pup benefits from TLC, too. In fact, arthritis massage is a wonderful way to help alleviate your dog’s arthritis pain. Benefits of Dog Arthritis Massage Massage is the gentle manipulation of superficial and […]

Help For Dog Arthritis Pain: Make Your Dog Feel Better

Dog arthritis is the #1 cause of chronic pain in dogs. Arthritis affects approximately 20% of dogs overall, and as much as 70% to 80% of certain breeds. Chances are high your dog will, sooner or later, suffer from arthritis pain. Just like his owner, man’s best friend is destined to suffer an aching, debilitating […]

Which Dog Arthritis Medicine Should I Choose?

Which Dog Arthritis Medicine Should I Choose?

Pet owners have many treatment options for addressing their dog’s arthritis pain. Arthritis medicine for dogs comes in a variety of forms. The most common form is the pill and chewable pill form. These pills are in the general pharmaceutical drug class termed NSAIDs. NSAIDs exert their benefit by breaking or changing the inflammatory pathway […]