Great Dog Pain Relief at Home Remedies You Can Try

by Brigitte Smith


Isn’t it difficult when we are in the middle of some excruciating pain and we don’t know what to do? Can you imagine how difficult it is for our pet—he cannot even properly express what he is feeling, much less go his own way to relieve himself of this extreme discomfort. Therefore it is very important that we know when our pet is feeling pain and what we can do to ease their suffering.

Canines in pain exhibit similar symptoms, whatever the root cause of the pain might be. They usually whimper/whine, refuse food and drink, trembling, depression and lessened physical activity. When you see these signs manifesting, you need to see with the vet right away to properly diagnose why your dog is in pain.

Fortunately, there are many dog pain relievers in the market today that will help you in solving this problem. The vet will probably prescribe a safe non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug specific to his condition to help in lessening the pain. However, if you are not able to get to a vet right away, or if the diagnosis take a long time coming—here are some simple remedies for dog pain relief at home.

The quickest way to help your pet is to immediately regulate his movements so that he is not subject to any more activity that may aggravate his condition. Settle him in a large, comfortable area and bring his dog dish and water bowl close by. While regular and light exercise is good—for now avoid superfluous movements and limit exercise to trips to the bathroom.

If you see swelling, you can apply an ice pack or a cold compress on it for 15 minutes. This reduces the swelling that is the cause of pain. Do this every other hour for the next two days or until you see an improvement to the area of swelling. Do not apply hot compress for any type of swelling. Hot compresses can provide soothing relief for aching muscles and tense canines.

Never give over the counter prescription medications like Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Aceteminophen and Advil as dog pain relievers. They contain substances that are very toxic to dogs and may lead to serious health complications. Aspirin can cause ulcers and furthermore, thins out blood—this is dangerous especially when the canine is undergoing surgery or any operation.

A gentle massage is also an effective dog pain relief at home strategy. It calms the stressed dog and this reduces his level of pain. Moreover, massage stimulates blood flow that alleviates muscle tension—also commonly associated with dog pain. Make sure you keep the dog’s ideal weight; and is well-fed with healthy food, rich in essential vitamins and minerals.

Sure, it’s frustrating and very hard for us to see our pet in pain; but we can do our part by bringing them to regular check-ups and being vigilant of any physical and behavioral changes. Do whatever you can to give your dog a healthy and happy life—and the rest will work itself out.

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