After taking her to the vet , then follow his advice and take good care and good luck

baby asprin, that’s what we give our 12 year old dog.

Try some herbs like alfalfa or something.

Take her to the vet. They should prescribe an anti-inflammatory that should help in easing her pains.

I would put an electric blanket over or in their pet bed…and leave it on. It will keep its joints warm and safe from the cold.

you need to give her an anti inflammatory drug. Ask your vet. I was told to get some over the counter vitamin called MSM and give it to my 7 year old german shepherd with severe arthristis. It seems to have helped, but she is also on a drug from the vet. I dont let her jump or run because that aggravates her hip dysplasia. But honestly, ask your vet about what to do to make her more comfortable.

YOU CAN GET JOINT RELEIF DOG FOOD FROM A GOOD PET STORE LIKE PETS PLUS. ALSO KEEP HER WARM. IF IT’S COLD OR RAINY OUT IT WILL HURT HER MORE. IF SHE LETS YOU, YOU CAN RUB HER JOINTS ON HER LEGS AND FEET. CALL A VET. OVER THE PHONE. MOST WILL GIVE YOU SIMPLE DIRECTIONS FOR FREE OR LET YOU KNOW OVER THE COUNTER STUFF. THEY MIGHT HAVE YOU GO IN FOR A VISIT TO MAKE SURE THAT’S ALL THAT’S WRONG WITH HER.

There is a food with Glucosime (sorry about spelling) it really helped my old rotty!! And you can give her Bayer aspirin (1 pill 2 times a day) please check with the vet first. this will also help. The food that I know of that have it are Avodreme Active care and Nutro Senior formula.

You can only use Bayer or non-buffered aspirin like baby aspirin though!! Not regular ever!!!!

Hope this helps

There are medications to ease the pain - sort of like glucosamine for humans. I would really suggest however to do water therapy with her. I know people who do it with older dogs and they love it. It also helps to keep them active. Because gaining weight can cause more joint pain. Take her to a lake or pond and let her swim, water provides a weighless environment to move around in without pain.

I would talk to a vet about some form of supplement or pain reliever if she seems to be in a lot of pain.

Hope this helps, and good luck!

Providing a soft bed is good, it will be helpful.

There are indeed prescription diets available from your vet that can help with arthritis - well, j/d by Hills is the only one I know of but I’m sure there will be more. There are also vitamin supplements that can help, like glucosamine, but again get your vet to advise on suitable ones for dogs and the correct dosage. You don’t necessarily have to get the actual vits from the vet, but you do need advice on the dosage

By far the best management for arthritis is non-steroidal anti-inflammatories - Rimadyl is popular (prescription from vets). PLT is also available. Oh, also find out if she’s overweight at all, as extra weight puts extra strain on joints.

Hope this helps, and well done on saving the doggy!

Chalice

That is so incredibly sweet of you to adopt an older dog that needs a good home. I have SO much respect for people like you! What a great heart you have!

I have a 16 year old Golden Retriever who is worsening very quickly. For the last few years we have had our dog on arthritis pain killers that were prescribed by the vet. They seemed to help for a few years, but after some time there isn’t much you can do. I recommend asking your vetrinarian for some medication. Also just loving your dog and petting him and continuing the soft pillows and such will continue to help him! If he’s wagging his tail and happy, then he shoudln’t be in too much pain! Best of luck with the little fella!!

You’re wonderful for not only adopting a dog from the pound, but adopting a senior dog.

Our male dog Dio has arthritis in his right front elbow from an injury he suffered when he was nine months old (he’s 3 now).
I know how hard it is to see them suffer and want to do anything you can to take away the pain and discomfort.
Here are the things that our vet suggested for Dio:
A padded bed (you already have that) with a heating pad (specifically for pets) to keep the joints warm.
A sheep skin pad to go on top of the bed because it holds in the warmth.
One 81mg Bayer tablet once a day (Never give your dog acetaminophen or ibuprofin because it is toxic to them).
Our vet also suggested a 400mg combination glucosamine, chrondrotin HCL, MSM supplement.
Now, that dosage was recommended for our 88 pound Dio.
You should talk to your vet before you give your girl any over the counter supplement because your dog may be smaller and the dosage could be too much.
Although it sounds odd, our vet also suggested that I wrap an Icy/Hot sleeve around his elbow when he’s really having difficulty moving his leg.

Congratulations on your new addition and I hope you find something that gives her some relief.