Arthritis Medicine for Dogs

Nutri-Vet Hip & Joint Chewable Tablets for Dogs

Glucosamine for Dogs - Chewable Tablets

Synflex America Liquid Glucosamine for Dogs

 Types of Arthritis Medications for Dogs

 Depending on the specific needs of the dog different types of medication are available.  Below is a list of arthritis medications for dogs available from your veterinarian:

The above arthristis medications for dogs are available by prescription.  Over the counter and natural solutions, like Glucosamine, are also available.  Glucosamine can also be administered in treat form to manage the pain of arthritis in your dog.

      Anytime you use arthritis medicine for dogs you should monitor your dog's health closely to make sure your dog doesn't have an allergic reaction to the arthritis medicine.  If you or your vet suspects that an adverse reaction is related to the use of an arthritis medicine, it should be reported to the pharmaceutical company. 

Some of the common Symptoms of Arthritis in Dogs:

Stiffness

     Dogs with arthritis will have stiffness in their joints. If your dog doesn't get up and stand as quickly as it once did, or it seems uninterested in rising, it might have arthritis. Stiffness also can make your dog walk slower than normal, especially after waking from an overnight sleep or from a lengthy nap.

Limping

     Limping is often a sign that a dog has arthritis. Arthritis can develop in a leg that was injured in the past. If your dog seems to favor one side of its body over the other when walking, or if it has a leg that seems very weak it probably has arthritis.

Weakness

     Arthritis makes the limbs weak. A dog with arthritis might have trouble doing things that require standing for a long period of time such as eating or going to the bathroom. If your dog loses its balance easily or if its legs give out, have it checked for arthritis.

Jumping Problems

     A dog that is suffering from arthritis will have trouble jumping. If your dog used to jump up on your couch or onto your lap and no longer seems interested, it might be suffering from arthritis. If your dog does attempt to jump on your lap or onto furniture and does so clumsily, it can also be a sign of arthritis.

Trouble with Stairs

     A dog that has arthritis might have trouble walking up and down stairs. The pain of walking on stairs can be so intense that some dogs refuse to do so. If your dog used to take the stairs easily and now has no interest in stairs---or takes longer than normal to use stairs---it probably has arthritis.

Personality Changes

     A dog that is no longer interested in playing could have arthritis. If your dog sleeps more than usual and is showing no interest in chasing a ball, running around, going on walks or doing activities that once excited it, your dog isn't feeling well. When these personality changes are accompanied by the other symptoms of arthritis, you should have your dog checked for arthritis.