If your dog has arthritis and you would like to treat it with natural remedies then you may already be aware that there are plenty of them for you to choose from. Now, each of the natural remedies mentioned here does show signs in improving your dog’s life but they may not all work on your dog. As each dog is different and each is affected by arthritis differently, there is no definitive answer as to which natural remedy you should use. Instead, you should try a few (or more) to decide which one works best for your dog. With that in mind, here are some of the natural remedies available for a dog with arthritis.

Many vets will recommend that you give your dog NSAIDs, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, however, these can cause damage to the liver and intestinal system when taken over long periods. As arthritis is a condition that is for life, if you choose not to go down the Stem Cell Therapy treatment route, it is best to try other methods first. Joint pain and arthritis can be controlled very well for years just by using supplements, dietary changes, herbs, massaging, exercising and acupuncture and many dogs never need to take NSAIDS at all.

One of the very best supplements to give a dog with arthritis is Glucosamine/Chondroitin sulfate supplements. Glucosamine stimulates the production of proteins that are found in cartilage as well as the water holding molecules that make up the cartilage. Arthritis is a condition that wears away the cartilage in the joints and so this supplement can help reduce inflammation in your dog’s joints, rehabilitate the damaged cartilage and also take the pain away.

Weight control is a very key thing for any dog with arthritis. Dogs that are overweight are going to suffer more from the pain of the condition simply because there is more weight on the joints. Some gentle exercise is a great help (even if the dog isn’t overweight) you can try swimming or using an underwater treadmill which are both low impact so they allow the dog to build muscle without the risk of injuring themselves any further.

Your dog’s diet also plays a key role in the natural treatment of arthritis. Many dogs with a chronic condition like arthritis, have shown a huge improvement when they have been given a raw food or a homemade diet. This allows you to control exactly what you are giving your dog and give them everything they need to be healthy. There are high quality canned foods available which are a good option for you if you are not too happy about giving your dog raw food.

We really hope that this article has given you some help when it comes to natural remedies for your dog’s arthritis. Natural remedies do not have to be complicated, they just have to help your dog. If you have any questions about the information in this article then you can either speak to your local vet or feel free to get in touch with us, we are always more than happy to help.