Wednesday, January 30, 2013

A Guide to Easy And Effective Dog Pain Relief Therapies

By Geraldine Dimarco


How many of you have dogs in a middle of some canine crisis? Your beloved pet listless and whining cannot be an easy thing to witness I'm sure. Perhaps you've asked many of your experienced dog owner friends-what can I give my dog for pain? There must be something that can be done for the poor animal. Well, here are tips and helpful information to educate you on some dos and don'ts in canine pain management.

Arthritis is a very common cause for dog pain. As you may already know, arthritis usually occurs when your dog gets older, although younger pups sometimes do acquire this unfortunate condition when they sustain an injury to their limbs. To minimize its effects, maintain his optimum weight and feed him the right food daily.

Involve your dog in exercise but stay away from sports that are too rough and extreme in nature. Frisbee, for example, is way too hard on his joints. Opt for a light jog or swimming instead. Swimming widens the scope of his movements, and dogs love water also. If you have a smaller dog, fill a plastic pool or even a large tub with water and have him play around in it for a few minutes each day.

A quick technique to serve up dog pain relief in the canine's neck and shoulders is to simply elevate their food and water bowl to a more manageable level. Sounds simple but it really works wonders for the dog's general comfort. Make their home as livable and cozy as possible by furnishing it with a few layers of blankets he can snuggle in for damp days. It will be heaven for his joints.

A source of canine pain is inflammation. Some of his body parts may experience swelling and this is very painful for your dog. Apply cold compress on it for 20 minutes. Let it rest and apply again for another 20 minutes. Do this for 2 days or until you see an improvement. Do not put a warm compress on the inflammation. Warm compresses should only be used to ease tense muscles.

Massage is a great way to ease pain. It stimulates blood flow and releases stress that your frazzled dog direly needs at times. You can also brush out his coat to relax him. Brushing his hair will give you an opportunity to check his body for wounds, ticks and tumors that can seriously be bad for him. Use Aloe Vera on cuts and burns to take away the sting of it.

Never give your dog medications that are strictly for humans only. Even mild prescription drugs like Aspirin and Tylenol have properties that are too strong for canines and will bring them harm when used even in small amounts consistently. Ask an expert for appropriate canine medications that can be given that is specific to what your dog is currently experiencing.

The efficacy of the dog pain relief treatment is measured by the loving care of the master who administers it. Dog illnesses may come but if you do your best and show your dog consistent love and care, you won't need to worry much- a happy dog is a healthy dog.




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