Is it safe to give Bayer aspirin to dogs with arthritis?
Do not give aspirin. Either use the MSM, glucosamine, chondroitin mix already suggested by someone, found in health food stores, or try to find a product which is fairly new on the market which usually includes one or more of the above together with extract of green lipped mussel – that may sound strange to you, but researchers are excited about this products which seems to work really well and has been tested on both humans and animals. Also add small bits of fresh or powdered ginger to his foods (turmeric is good too). Also give him some form of essential fatty acids, like cod liver oil or salmon oil daily. These things will not only help the pain, but also prevent recurrence – you will also have the added benefit of a healthy coat and skin. MSM is a natural, organic form of sulphur which is highly anti-inflammatory. Adjust your dog’s diet too – do not feed dried pellets, but try to convert to a raw food diet – which is what dogs’ bodies are meant to live on. There are many sites sho
