How to relieve your senior dog's pain
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🐾 How to relieve arthritis in a senior dog?
Osteoarthritis affects more than 1 in 3 dogs after the age of 7.
Stiffness, difficulty getting up, pain after resting…
These are signs that can be difficult to see, especially when you love your partner more than anything.
Today, I'm sharing everything that can really help an older dog live better with their arthritis — naturally, gently.
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⭐ 1. Natural supplements: real daily support
Joint supplements are often the most effective natural solution for senior dogs.
The most recommended assets:
✔ Glucosamine & chondroitin
→ nourish and protect the cartilage
✔ Harpagophytum (devil's claw)
→ natural anti-inflammatory
✔ Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
→ reduces joint inflammation
✔ Turmeric / Curcumin
→ powerful natural pain reliever
✔ MSM
→ improves mobility
🎯 These supplements do not cure osteoarthritis, but they greatly improve mobility and reduce pain.
👉 See the selection of food supplements
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⭐ 2. A good orthopedic basket: essential for pain relief
This is one of the changes that helps the most.
A dog with arthritis often suffers at the following times:
-to get up,
-to go to bed,
-or when it is lying on a surface that is too hard.
An orthopedic basket provides:
✔ Hip and elbow support
✔ Memory foam
✔ improved circulation
✔ Fewer pressure points
✔ better sleep
👉 See our selection of orthopedic baskets
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⭐ 3. Massages & heat: the miracle duo
💆♂️ Gentle massages
They allow you to:
-Relax tense muscles
-increase circulation
-reduce pain
-create a moment of connection
Start with light circular movements on:
-the back
-the hips
-the hind legs
🔥 The heat
A warm hot water bottle or a heating pad for dogs can:
✔ reduce stiffness
✔ calm the inflammation
✔ improve comfort
⚠️ Warning: never too hot.
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⭐ 4. Non-slip socks: small purchase, huge impact
Senior dogs often slip on tile or parquet flooring.
Every slip = pain, stress, risk of falling.
Non-slip socks allow you to:
✔ to get up more easily
✔ to walk without fear
✔ to reduce joint pain
✔ to avoid accidents
👉 See our selection of non-slip socks
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⭐ 5. Moderate activity: essential
Osteoarthritis does not mean immobility.
Recommended exercises:
-short daily walks
-slow rhythm
-no jumping
-no stairs if possible
-no shopping
🎯 The goal: to keep muscles active without tiring them.
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⭐ 6. Weight control: the first “medicine”
An overweight dog suffers from arthritis 3 times faster.
Every extra kilo = more pressure on the hips, elbows and spine.
Advice :
✔ Light senior kibble
✔ Controlled rations
✔ No leftover food (even if it's hard 😔)
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🐕 Conclusion: Relieving osteoarthritis is possible
With natural and simple solutions, we can truly:
-reduce pain
-improve mobility
-to offer a better quality of life
-to support our companions during their most vulnerable years
Your dog may never say “thank you”,
But you'll see it in his eyes, his posture, and his slightly more confident little steps.
🖤 They all deserve a gentle, comfortable and peaceful end of life.