[NAGDU] over-the-counter pain meds..

[Danielle Sykora]

I'm assuming that you are referring to pain caused by arthritis or
another orthopedic reason? If this is the case, I would recommend
starting her on a joint support supplement containing something like
glucosamine, chondroitin, and/or MSM if she isn't on one already. Fish
oil can also help, but definitely the joint supplement. It can take a
few weeks to start working, but it makes a big difference for most
dogs.

You can get buffered aspirin for dogs for occasional pain. I've never
used it, so I can't say how effective it is or concerns using it long
term. Note, aspirin needs to be buffered.

You can also get prescription medication from the vet either for daily
use or occasional use.

I use VetriScience GlycoFlex stage III tablets (a joint supplement),
fish oil, and turmeric as supplements for my retired guide with
arthritis that causes intermittent pain. He also has prescription
medication, one he gets daily and one as needed.

Good luck,
Danielle

On 3/19/23, Joy Relton via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I have given my dogs some sort of coded medication for arthritis in the
> past
> but it has been enough years ago now that I don't remember. I would call
> and
> ask the vet what OTC you can give that might give your dog some relief.
> Some
> dogs respond well to some gentle massage and heat but I would be careful. I
> did find a dog bed or big pillow for my dog to lie on helped keep them
> comfortable. Good luck. Give you pup extra hugs and loves for us.
>
>
>
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> Subject: [NAGDU] over-the-counter pain meds..
>
> Hi all,
> Our Golden Retriever Jessie is 13 but there are days when you'd think that
> she was much younger. There are also days when she does show her age and my
> dad and I were wondering is there anything over-the-counter that we could
> give her for pain when she has bad days? They're not frequent enough that
> we
> feel that she needs prescription meds but it'd be nice to make her feel
> better when she isn't.
> Thanks for any info/suggestions that anyone can provide me!!
> Madison
>
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