It's hard to watch your older dog suffer with the pain of arthritis. While medications like firocoxib can provide relief for some, they do have their side effects. If your dog cannot tolerate pain medications, you may want to explore non-drug methods for relieving arthritis pain. Here are three that tend to work well.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy involves the use of cool, low-energy lasers to stimulate cell regeneration and increase blood circulation.
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If your dog is going to be having surgery, you'll need to be prepared for the recovery period. If you're worried about caring for your pet properly, it's important for you to know that the vet won't let your pet go home until it's safe for you to provide the care. In addition to the post-operative instructions that the vet will send your pet home with, here are four tips that will help your pet recovery comfortably.
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After surgery, your pet might come back weak and lacking in some motor skills. This means that you need to put some thought into preparing your home for the recovery period and avoiding aggravating injuries while your pet is healing.
The following are six important steps to making your home environment safer for a pet who is recovering from orthopedic surgery:
Clean and organize
The first step to preparing your home for your recovering pet is to do some cleaning and clear away any obstacles.
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Just like their human owners, pets can have allergies which means they too can have allergic reactions. If you are a cat or dog owner, you'll want to understand the types of allergies that can affect your pets and what some of the common allergic reactions are.
Three Types of Allergies
There are generally three types of allergies that can affect both cats and dogs. These allergy types include atopy, food, and contact dermatitis.
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Golden Retrievers are well-loved for being intelligent, loving and loyal to their families. They continuously rank as one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. They are happy, active dogs and this high energy level along with their larger size is partially why many Goldens will develop arthritis at some point in their life. It is devastating to a pet owner to watch a once thriving and active pet suddenly be slowed done by the pain and stiffness of arthritis.
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