Dog Arthritis Supplement User Guides Part 1 – Cosequin / Dasuquin

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Supplements for Dog Arthritis

Dasuquin

Dasuquin is manufactured by Nutramax Labs and is marketed as the most recommended joint health brand by veterinarians. Dasuquin contains glucosamine hydrochloride, low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate, MSM (methyl-sulfonyl-methane) and ASU (avocado and soybean unsaponifiables). The combination of the above mentioned active ingredients is believed to inhibit agents responsible for cartilage damage, to relieve pain and inflammation, and to promote the production of new cartilage tissue and synovial fluid. Hence, Dasuquin can be helpful in providing natural arthritis pain relief as well as aiding in cartilage regeneration in dogs.

NSAIDs for Dog Arthritis User Guides Part 5 – Aspirin

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Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is an NSAID used often to relieve minor pains, reduce fever, and alleviate inflammation. Aspirin also has an anti-platelet effect, which prevents blood from clotting normally. Hence, low doses of aspirin are administered to people who are at risk of heart attacks and strokes. Currently, aspirin is the most widely used NSAID in the world by people, with 40,000 tons of it consumed each year.

Prescription Painkillers for Dog Arthritis User Guides Part 5 – Codeine

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Codeine is an opiate that is used to treat pain, coughing, and diarrhea. Codeine is usually processed from the poppy plant.

How It is Used

Codeine is not approved by the FDA to be used in dogs, and there is no formulation of the drug that is specifically made for dogs, however, Codeine can be used effectively to relieve pain caused by dog arthritis, surgery or injury.

Prescription Painkillers for Dog Arthritis User Guides Part 4 – Amitriptyline

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Amitriptyline is the generic name of Elavil, Tryptizol, Laroxyl, Sarotex, and Lentizol. The drug is an anti-depressant that was developed by Merck and approved by the FDA as a treatment for major depression in 1961 in humans.