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Natural Remedies for Chronic Arthritis Pain Relief in Dogs
Dog arthritis is very common among senior dogs and big breeds. The cartilage on the surfaces of joints will get thinner as your fur baby gets older, which will possibly make their bones rub directly against each other, and cause uncomfortable and pain as a result. Arthritis in dogs is a progressive disease with no known cure for now. However, there’re natural and home remedies available to make your fur babies feel much better. 
Causes of Dog Arthritis
There’s no single cause of dog arthritis and many factors involved including:
Genetics
Some breeds of dogs, like German Shepherd Dogs are more likely to develop arthritis because of body structure and development.
Size & Weight
Being overweight or obese is highly correlated with dog arthritis.
Abnormal Joint Development
Canine with hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia or luxating patellas are more likely to develop arthritis.
Injury History
Frequent injuries, such as fractures or ruptured ligaments, can increase a dog’s chance of developing arthritis.
Activity history
Dogs with frequent intense exercise, such as jumping and climbing are more likely to develop arthritis.
Age
Senior dogs tend to develop arthritis as their joints begin to weaken and wear out.
Orthopedic surgery
Nutritional history
Dog Arthritis Signs
Difficulty getting up and down
Walking stiffly
Lameness in one or more legs
Reluctance to go up and/or down stairs
Reluctance to jump up or down (onto/off furniture or into/out of a vehicle)
Stiff, swollen, or sore joints
Reluctance to be touched on some parts of the body
Loss of stamina
Unexpected aggression towards other dogs or towards humans
Natural Remedies
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Weight plays a big role in maintaining the health of your dog’s joints. If your fur baby is overweight, its joints will be subjected to more stress which makes the arthritis worse.
Ensure Proper Nutrition
Choose natural whole grains, fruits and vegetables rich in nutrients like antioxidants instead of processed food that could cause inflammation to the joints.
Natural Supplements
Natural supplements like turmeric, comfrey and yucca can help your dog manage arthritis pain.
Get Active
A dog with arthritis and chronic pain may be reluctant to move, but this doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t get any exercise. Light and moderate exercise like walking and swimming are great activities that can help keep you pet’s joints moving. Just always warm up before and relax after the exercise.
Heat Therapy
The application of heat is used to reduce stiffness and muscle spasms, increase blood flow and relieve pain, which is helpful for ongoing conditions such as chronic pain and arthritis. They’re also good choice for warming up joints and relaxing muscles after exercise. Also, heat therapy will keep their joints warm in cold days.
Try Acupuncture
Similar to heat therapy, acupuncture treatment will help increase blood flow and relax the muscles. With regular acupuncture treatments, your dog can more easily manage its arthritis pain.