Has any one used Devils Claw for arthritis in dogs

[hamsterlover]

Just wondering if anyone has used this - have got a 4 year old cross breed just been diagnosed witih arthritis in her hips, and wondered if this would help her?

Have used it for horses, but not dogs.

Has your vet suggested synoquin?

Thanks Bella,
Vet has put her on glyco - flex which is glucosamine, is synoquin similar? Has been stiff and limping for a couple of weeks after falling off a wall, vet initially thought it was her knee but then found out it was her hips. Was on rimadyl initially and seemed to ease her a bit but now taken off it. thought devils claw might help as anti inflamatory.
We have to keep her on short lead walks only at the moment - this is driving both me and the dogs (have 2)mad!

Yes, it's glucosamine and chondroitin - does the long-term helping-to-repair-the-damage bit, and I believe it also has some anti-inflammatory effect (I'm not a vet but my dog has similar problems). My dog was on Cosequin initially but allegedly Synoquin is better in this respect.

It is hard restricting the exercise in a youngish dog. Are there any hydrotherapy places near you - might be worth a try. My vet has also suggested accupuncture, but is not convinced it works

Best of luck x