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Many Say Accupuncture is an Effective Treatment For Pain
Dog Pain Treatment, Pet Meds, and Arthritis Pain in Dogs
For many dogs, good old-fashioned aspirin will be the first line of treatment because it is readily available, it works well, and it is cheap.And its effectiveness is well-documented, since it has been used for so many years. But 10% of dogs cannot tolerate aspirin because it causes gastrointestinal upset. (Just like humans).Vets say that pain control is essential, because, while it improve your dog's quality of life, it also improves yours. (You love your dog, and don't want your dog to suffer. So helping your dog feel good makes you feel good).
Another medication used is Carprofen (Rimadyl Rx).Carprofen (Rimadyl Rx), is less likely to cause GI upset, is a more potent pain reliever but costs much more.In addition, there are many people who feel that their dogs benefit from the use of glycosamines such as Cosequin (Rx), Arthroflex (Rx) or other similar products.
Adequan (Rx) is an injectable version of these medications which seems to be more beneficial for some dogs.Vitamin E can be anti-inflammatory and large dogs will usually tolerate doses as high as 2000IU/day.Don't forget the importance of weight control. Even moderate amounts of weight loss will help a lot. Moderate exercise, such as taking a walk, and providing a warm place to sleep are non-medical things that can help a dog with arthritis. Most dogs enjoy being touched, and a nightly ritual of petting and gentle massage are therapies that benefit both dog and owner.
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