My vet perscribed him on Rimadyl, but no matter how much rest or help we give him he still can’t get up on his own. He appears to be in pain and discomfort and other than medication from the vet, I don’t think there is anything we can really do for him. I think we’ve pretty much accepted him for whats left, but all our friends and family say it may be time to put him down. I love this dog to death, but seeing and hearing him in such pain is getting harder for me and my family.
she is so bad she wont go outside any more she barely uses right front leg do u think i should put her down.
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my horse has hock arthritis, so her bones need to fuse. my vet said i should continue to ride her. after i ride i want to either ice or heat her hock. but i dont know weather i should use cold or hot treatment and for how long? i have also been looking at magnetic hock wraps( if you have ever tried using magnetic therapy on your horse please let me know your results) ?????
My husbands niece just found out she has Rheumatoid Arthritis & my husbands dad has it also. My father-in-law just told me his dad had some form of Arthritis. When should I be concerned if my son has it? When can they start tests to see if has it? Thanks in advance for your answers!
I am 27 and play basketball. Recently injured my knee while playing. Orthopedist says I have a knee osteoarthritis.
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Thank you all for answering. They took the X-ray first then the MRI. Thanks again all!
Thanks. I appreciate all your tips!
What type of flower essence or oil should I take for excruciating arthritis pain and where to get it? If you also know how to take it if applied on the skin or ingestion.
Thanks
I need specific details please, where do i buy theese essences
My dog Duke has it. I don’t think its hip dysplasia. my mom also thinks he has arthritis because when the weather changes he limps.
I used to walk him alot more but wen I am down and not happy(depression) i don’t but I was gonna walk him today but how long should I walk him for.
Should I put heat or cold on where he limps?