Hi Carol, thanks for joining us. Congratulations on your Mom's dog's ampuversary! One year is GREAT!

I'm sure Dr. Pam will have some feedback for you but I thought I'd add my two cents.

Is she overweight at all? If so, her weight is probably playing a factor in her arthritis. Remember, one pound of fat on a dog is like five on a human. Keeping Tripawds leaner than most dogs is key to helping them get around and minimizing joint pain.

How old/young is she? What kind of strengthening exercises is she doing? As much as we think holistic veterinary medicine is da bomb, we also encourage pawrents to do strengthening and stretching exercises too. You'll save money by doing some simple maneuvers and help relieve the pain. Check out this video from California Animal Rehabilitation and our Fitness Page on our Tripawds Gear blog for some ideas.

We encourage you to consult with a certified canine rehabilitation therapist, it might be a better place to start instead of going the supplements route. If you do want to, check out these highlights from our last Tripawd Talk Radio Broadcast which discusses holistic vet medicine.

Hope this helps!

carolb4 said:

Where is a good source for locating a reputable homeopathic vet?

Check the AHVMA
Member Referral Search for holistic vet near you and consider listening to the podcast from our recent holistic veterinary treatments interview on Tripawd Talk Radio.

You'll find lots of diet recommendations in the Tripawds Nutrition blog including a great canine reducing diet.