Arthritis in dogs
By TCampbell
@TCampbell (180)
United States
June 19, 2008 9:34pm CST
I just got back from taking my dog Norman to the vet and apparently he has arthritis in his left front leg. I have to wait until tomorrow to talk with the vet because of an emergency so I'm not sure if there is any treatment. Does anyone know what can be done for dogs with arthritis? Do they just prescribe pain medicine? If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. I'm kinda worried about the big dog. Thanks.
2 responses
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
20 Jun 08
Hi there TCampell,
http://www.dogbiz.com/faq-arthritis.html
I hope you will be able to learn from this site!
@TCampbell (180)
• United States
20 Jun 08
Hey checapricorn, thanks a bunch for the link. I'll check it out. Take care.
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
20 Jun 08
You're welcome and I hope some members also here can help you about that..Cheers!
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
20 Jun 08
Oh no! I hope your dog is feeling okay. It shouldn't bother him so much since the arthritis is only in the front leg and not the other legs. Anyway, I think the cure would be the same as for human arthritis. Make sure to keep him warm as the cold will make it painful to walk. Norman should also have some vitamins which will strengthen the muscles. I hope you'll be able to give Norman the care that he needs. :)
@TCampbell (180)
• United States
20 Jun 08
He's a really sore today, probably from vet visit and the xrays. I was told they had a heck of time getting him on the table, they had to sedate him, poor pup. Anyway, thanks for the advice.
