Old dog with arthritis

[bigtiller]

Missy is a 5 pound 15 year old Maltese with arthritis. Her back legs don't work very well and she has difficulty with the porch step to do her outside chores.
Any words of wisdom to make her life a little easier?

 

[oosik]

You might check with your local vet. Very likely something available to ease the pain & stiffness.

 

[Doofy]

Our 10 year old Beagle "Bailey" was having difficulties on our back steps so we started him on Glucosamine/ Chondroitin tablets and he is getting around like a puppy again. He has been taking one a day for 2 years.

I also rebuilt the rear steps and made them much shorter and deeper. If the need arises, he will get a ramp.

 

[ArlyA]

The vets now many different drugs they carry for arthritic joints. Some are anti inflammatory with pain relievers or something like that. Some really work well,,,, but do try something.

 

[orezok]

Our 12 year old rescue, 75#, started limping a couple of years ago, particularly after laying for a while. Our vet prescribed Meloxicam and she has been running with ease since.

 

[Doofy]

We no longer have a Vet locally so the nearest is 120 miles away. We have to treat our dog at home. Vitamins and arthritis meds usually. Pepto tablets for upset tummy and benadryl tablets when over-anxious.

 

[ArlyA]

We've had Meloxicam and other drugs mailed to us by our vet.

 

[Doofy]

Our 12 year old rescue, 75#, started limping a couple of years ago, particularly after laying for a while. Our vet prescribed Meloxicam and she has been running with ease since.

Meloxicam? Wife and I both have Rx for it, to treat our osteoarthritis. Works well. How many mg for a dog?

 

[Doofy]

Meloxicam for dogs is called Metacam.

 

[Doofy]

Missy is a 5 pound 15 year old Maltese with arthritis. Her back legs don't work very well and she has difficulty with the porch step to do her outside chores.
Any words of wisdom to make her life a little easier?

This is what we use for Bailey:Amazon.com : Cosequin Plus MSM Chewable Tablets, 132ct - 2pack : Pet Supplies