I have a 13 year old Shepard mix who's arthritis is making it really hard for him to get up

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:52 pm

He's on injections, gabapentin and rimadyl, I know he's older but he still eats and drinks like usual on his good days he gallops around the yard.

Is there anything else I can do to make him more comfortable?

Tara · Post by **Tara** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:52 pm

Do you have anywhere around you that does therapeutic ultrasound. It'd done wonders for a few of my shepherd clients.

Steph · Post by **Steph** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:52 pm

Yes, can add Dasuquin Advanced daily. Also consider regular laser therapy treatments. Hills J/D can also help.

Vanessa · Post by **Vanessa** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:53 pm

I’ve seen cbd do wonders with joint issues on dogs. Also, idk if it would be hard to find, but an animal chiropractor can potentially help as well.

Cheryl · Post by **Cheryl** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:53 pm

Also consider getting a helpemup harness to help him get up.

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:53 pm

Yes!!! CBD is fantastic. I’m getting ready to start my 3 kitties and 4-year-old chi on it just for prevention!