Comments on: What Can I Give My Dog For Arthritis?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:37:08 +0000

In reply to Jim Kepuraitis. Hi Jim, I totally agree.

By: Jim Kepuraitis

Jim Kepuraitis — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:47:05 +0000

In reply to Andrew. Please mention to Jenny who adopted 2 year old Labrador with 3 legs to stop throwing a tennis ball for her dog to get injured with. People do not realize the zest that dogs have for a tennis ball, stick, any other thing to play fetch with...the problem is the dog immediately turns to get back to their owner and now is set up to injure themselves with the quick turn around.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:15:56 +0000

In reply to Andrew Mckevitt. Hi Andrew. If you use creatine, you’ll want to be very careful not to give too much as it will put extra stress on the kidneys. It’s not in the main article as there’s no evidence to support its use, but it should be harmless if used in appropriate amounts.

By: Andrew Mckevitt

Andrew Mckevitt — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:19:24 +0000

Hello, Thank you for a great and honest article for dogs. I have a a dog foster and rescue here in the USA. For senior dogs. I deal with a lot of dogs in pain from injuries and old age issues. I have come to know thru trial and error what works to help them get thru a day with as little pain as possible. I started using a product that weight lifters have been using safely for years. It’s for muscle health and seems to work in dogs who lose muscle tone (especially in their rear legs). Right now I have a 15 yr lab who suffered a knee injury and developed rear leg weakness as a result. I use carprofen for pain and Creatine for muscle health and development. Combined with non weight bearing exercises. His rear (weak) muscles are returning and he bares weight better on the injured side. I just wanted to offer this idea to your list of alternative therapies so others might find it useful….thanks

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:34:45 +0000

In reply to Sharnee Gordon. Hi Sharnie. You’ve done a good job with limited resources. The two products you mention are indeed lacking in good quality placebo-controlled studies. They probably have some effect, but it appears to be minor. Of much greater efficacy will be the products listed elsewhere on this page; of particular note are the anti-inflammatories, JD and the monoclonal antibody known in your country as Librela.

By: Sharnee Gordon

Sharnee Gordon — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:05:48 +0000

Hello,
I have 2 Maltese x Poodle boys, 12.5yr olds. One has arthritis and the other has long-term pain in his shoulders – is a very stiff boy but is hard to assess at the vet due to his aggression. The one with arthritis has started showing signs of pain in some joints. My vet has recommended starting them on either 4cyte or antinol. But I just can’t choose, are they even likely to provide pain relief? or are they more of a supplement vitamin with the potential to assist in slowing the degradation of the joints? My research is drawing a blank, I can’t find anything with placebos involved in the trials) I would greatly appreciate your advice and expertise as to how to help their pain. Unfortunately, I am very limited in vet options where I am.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 25 May 2023 01:12:49 +0000

In reply to Andrew.

Thanks Andrew!
I’ve had her for a month now & she’s never shown any pain or discomfort. She’s also extremely fast when chasing a tennis ball, you would never know she has 3 legs whilst running!
Do you still highly recommend the hills j/d diet? And would you recommend this as diet instead of the Royal Canin Labrador shes on, or again you think no point if she isn’t showing any joint discomfort?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 22:07:32 +0000

In reply to Jenny. Hi Jenny. I can’t see a benefit with using joint supplements preventatively, but I wouldn’t be opposed to it if they were extremely safe, like the products you mention. After all, there isn’t much research done on this situation.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:57:59 +0000

Hi Andrew,
Great article thank you!
My question is I am adopting a 2 year old Labrador who lost her leg at 12 weeks of
Age due to a fractured elbow.
She uses the remaining legs well without any signs of pain.
Current owners feed her Royal Canin Labrador & have never used any joint supps.
Do you think it would be worth adding a joint supp to her diet? (The Royal Canin helps keep her skin and coat in great condition so worried about changing to a joint diet)
Would it be worth giving a supp with her food and every 6 months cartrophen or synovan injections as a preventative for arthritis developing on other joints?
Or do you think this is overloading & see how she goes in life?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:28:53 +0000

In reply to Travis. Hi Travis. When I started reading about your problems, my mind was already turning towards mentioning the new injection, so I was very pleased when it became a report on how well it went. It’s nice to have something new to help these poor doggies. I just haven’t heard it under that name – we call it Librela.