Arthritis in dogs - suggestions?

Dinovite

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Moose is a nine year old St. Bernard mix who came up a bit limp after a run in the snow a few weeks ago. No major injuries but ever since he’s starting to slow down and is showing signs of arthritis.

Any supplements y’all would recommend? He’s already on a good diet and exercises daily although I belt his running days could be over.

Thanks in advance.

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Rimadyl - Its an NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) created specifically for issues like your dog is having. It will help a ton, but I've always tried to give them to my dogs as needed, rather than daily maintenance.

Nudges and CBD oil for dogs

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Moose is a nine year old St. Bernard mix who came up a bit limp after a run in the snow a few weeks ago. No major injuries but ever since he’s starting to slow down and is showing signs of arthritis.

Any supplements y’all would recommend? He’s already on a good diet and exercises daily although I belt his running days could be over.

Thanks in advance.

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I’ve spent thousands on miracle supplements and they work better as a preventative. Once those bigger dogs go down or show signs of slowing down the vets are pulling on your heart strings.

I put my 13 year old Great Dane down the week of Christmas this year and am dealing with my 11 year old Great Dane Showing signs of slowing down. We buy whatever the vet recommends but I haven’t seen a difference once they really start to decline.

I start them on joint chews about the age of 7 or 8 which seems to help but the pain pills them give seem to slow them down if they aren’t showing any real pain.

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Thanks. We’re headed there Saturday. Trying to get ahead of it if at all possible.

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If they try to sell you a supplement from their office buy the smallest quantity, one our vet sold us years ago was much cheaper on Amazon
Chewy is another option to price shop

Also, think out of the box for ways to make life and getting around easier for him.
We built a small ramp up the front steps for ours, granted he was chihuahua. We kept him from jumping as much as possible until he finally figured out it was best if he didn't. A good, warm bed is helpful, particularly for large dogs. Little things can help alot.

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CBD oil for dogs

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This my man. You can get CBD treats for your lil buddy. I had my 17yo on them for a couple of years and they really helped her.

You ever give him a beer?

Just went through laser for mine. Worked really well

My vet recommended glucosomine chewables.