So sad for him.
He's just had X-rays today because he's not responded to the drugs our vet prescribed for him.
The arthritis is in his elbows and toes. The vet said it's pretty bad - new bone growth all over the place, particularly in his elbows.
So the X-rays will be sent to a specialist for further advice about surgical options (which are limited and not particularly useful anyway).
Meanwhile, he's now on Gabapentin which hopefully won't make him throw up. And 120mg of Carprodyl every day.
The vet told me it's degenerative and that hopefully these drugs will make him more comfortable.
He is so young. He's lively, boisterous, happy, loves his walks. But he limps so badly and is obviously in pain.
Anyone else had a dog with arthritis and any advice on what should I expect / do / advice on how to make things better for him?
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7 year old lab with bad arthritis
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Cobblersandhogwash · 14/12/2018 21:05
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