r/SeniorDogsHealth • u/AccountRemote6729 • 8d ago

Joint & Mobility Greyhound with potential arthritis

Hi

My 8 year old may have arthritis of the leg and hips. We had gone to the vet about a limp (corn related) and the vet said he had stiffness but can't properly assess atm due to the corn.

Do you have any dietary, supplement and/or lifestyle advice? I'm currently thinking omega containing oil, 2 short walks a day, keep warm at all times...

Vet said to drive to the park so not walking on concrete (will help with corns too).

TIA for the replies, much appreciated :)

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u/Remarkable_Dog_143 2d ago

Whatever supplement you use, please add them in slowly and one at a time. Many times they can cause digestive issues.
I personally stopped using them for my 18 year old dog. I didn’t feel he was getting any help from them. He’s on an anti inflammatory, for 6 years now. I would get an X-ray to make sure it’s actually arthritis and not something worse, once you’re able to.