May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is not only for humans it hits us dogs and other animals too. Today I wanted to talk a bit about things you can do to help your best furry friend if arthritis is a problem. As with people, it is not only something that effects seniors, it can be a problem for young dogs too.
I never met Katie, but Mom tells me she was such a sweet girl. She had a lot of trouble with arthritis starting when she was around ten years old. By the time she was almost fourteen, she would fall a lot as her back legs were not able to function well enough anymore. Mom tried many different products to help her over the years, and even a leash to hold up her back end on walks. Eventually she could no longer go upstairs, but she always wanted to walk.
Bailie has some arthritis first diagnosed when she was nine. Mom noticed it at FastCAT. She could do her first run, but after her second run, she would limp. This is why she finished her DCAT and then retired from the sport. Mom has her taking Rejenease twice a day in her food and it seems to help. Nelson keeps her active in the backyard, even running. We haven’t seen any limping for a while. Bailie will be eleven in a month, and she still loves to play and take long walks.
My arthritis comes from an injury, we don’t know how I did it or what, but my front leg was painful for a long time and I was only six. After visiting the rehab clinic and taking different treatments, we settled on Adequan. It has been a wonder drug for my arthritis. My symptoms are completely gone and I am jumping up on things I never ever jumped on. I get one shot at home every four weeks and it really works for me!
If your dog seems painful and arthritic, check with your veterinarian for a diagnosis, or perhaps a rehab clinic. Other things you can do to help dogs with arthritis are:
- Keep your dog at a proper weight. Overweight dogs have much more trouble.
- Nutritional supplements.
- Memory foam beds made for dogs with arthritis.
- Fitness, low impact, to keep muscles strong and your pup mobile.
- Ramps in place of stairs to get onto couches or beds.
- Massages.
We are thankful our arthritis is under control and we hope if your best friend is suffering you can get some help for her too!
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Arthritis is not fun and I’m so happy that your mom found supplements that worked for you!
It is a nasty thing but for now it is under control.
Arthritis can make life difficult; however, these days we have many tools to live well – as you have well described. There is also acupuncture, and some other therapies. The best way is always what works for you!!!
Different treatments for different situations and finding the right solution is the key.
Wow. I didn’t know that many of the dogs had arthritis. With Clover, I can’t tell as she never uses her back legs but I sure know I have it.
Lots of dogs have arthritis, it is amazing but there is so much out there to help these days.
Not fun for all concerned ~ wonderfully informative post and glad your doggies are doing okay and have supplements ~ hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
People need to recognize the signs and find the right treatment.
Love this product! Was I the one who told you about it? We been using it for years. Thanks for spreading the news on a product that really works!
No, they came to us to see if we would try it. It is very good.
I gave Angel Madi an Adequan injection once a month too. I was very pleased with the results.
Hugs Cecilia
It has made me feel so good, really amazing!
My mom just started me on a powder on my food this month. I have had problems with my front right shoulder when I play too rough with my Puffin. I hope you are having safe travels! XOXO Sparkle the PBGV
We are having a good time and tomorrow Olivia starts her two day nose work trial.
Also, if you can find a veterinary acupuncturist, go for it! Ducky had three treatments and the first two really helped her a lot. She had the last one the afternoon of the day/night she went to the Rainbow Bridge, so it’s impossible for me to know if it helped her arthritis pain or not. I can say, however, that she was much more relaxed after each of all three of the treatments. I sometimes think that’s why I didn’t realize that her heart was in trouble. But she passed here at home, right where she wanted to be, knowing Sam and I were mere feet away from her, and that no one could love her more than the two of us. And knowing that we knew she loved us in return. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Chiropractors are good too for many cases along with other treatments.
When we had our dogs they had that problem too and it sure wasn’t fun for them to deal with. Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
It can be really painful and life changing.
We take Cosequin every day, Sunny also takes a Fish Oil to help too!
xoxo,
Rosy and Sunny
There are the right supplements for everyone. Glad things are working for you two.
You’re right, there’s help, you just have to seek it. Mr. Cal, Becca’s dog she and I walk on Sunday mornings before church has a touch of arthritis. For a while he limped a bit on walks, but they got him something and he’s back to jumping almost to my waist with excitement when it’s time to grab the leash.
It’s amazing how much more I am doing these days. I never ever had jumped into the car and now I do it all the time.
Thank you for sharing the product that seems to have made a difference for Bailie. Elsa has been on Dasuquin for a while but it doesn’t seem like it’s helping her much. Epileptic dogs tend to have issues with their hind legs because of the anti-seizure medication and when she had that femoral surgery, the vet said she’s got a bit of arthritis. We’ll see if that helps. 🙏🏼
Katie tried Dasequin and cosequin but neither did much for her. When we tested Rejenease, it started working in a few weeks and really helped her a lot and it helps Bailie too.