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Dog dragging nails on pavement/arthritis advice

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SandraBrid · 19/06/2025 20:50

My 12 year old Basset X has recently been diagnosed with arthritis. The problem is that she's dragging her back legs and wearing down her nails. They're so short now that I worry she'll soon start making her paw pads bleed. Has anyone found a solution to this problem? She still enjoys walks and I've seen dog boots on Amazon but they don't look very strong and I don't know if they'd stay on.

Also she's just on Rheumocam for pain at the moment but the vet mentioned Librela. My daughter's dog is on it and she's doing really well but I've read some real horror stories online. Anyone got any experience ?

Dog dragging nails on pavement/arthritis advice
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noctilucentcloud · 23/06/2025 13:25

MontysMum909 · 23/06/2025 13:07

I have a 10 year old greyhound who has rheumocam ‘as and when’ he needs it but I recognise now the dragging you mention in your post and I am going to give it daily. My question is shouldnt the vets provide a repeat prescription rather than take him in every time for a consult every time I run out which would work out v expensive?

My dogs on various long-terms meds and we don't have to go in for a consult when I need more. However, I guess some meds may need monitoring to start with or need more regular visits to be able to prescribe?

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