Arthritis help

[Pepitopet Hatchling Find all posts View Profile Close Pepitopet]

My pets now over 11 years old and she's got arthritis. As I live in upstairs home it's difficult for her to go up and down the stairs. For now she can make it but over time it will get harder. Any tips for helping her go up and down? When we try to carry her it seems to hurt her more so we avoid that, unless it's an emergency. Maybe some sort of brace?
If anyone has had to deal with a similar situation please let me know.
Thanks

[Wrax Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Wrax]

Re: Arthritis help

Welcome to the forum Pepitopet!

I haven't had any experience personally creating different contraptions to helping arthritic dogs walk upstairs, so I can't be much assistance there. Sorry. However, I do know that there are some supplements available which can help dogs with joint pain. I won't recommend any here, but I'd say go talk to your veterinarian if you were thinking of getting some. They likely know the best ones which are available in your area. They may also know of some other medications which can help relieve discomfort in her joints? Best of luck with everything. We would love to get an update if you discover any braces or ways of helping her out!

[Pepitopet Hatchling Find all posts View Profile Close Pepitopet]

Re: Arthritis help

Hi Wrax, thanks for the response. I was given a few suggestions for some supplements used by a few people so will check those again with my vet. Till then to make it easier for her we're looking to move into ground floor room so there won't be any more stairs :)

[LPC Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close LPC]

Re: Arthritis help

That sounds like a good solution for now. If you hadn't found that solution, I was going to suggest a large basket to put your dog in and then carry upstairs (assuming your dog isn't too heavy to carry).

[Pepitopet Hatchling Find all posts View Profile Close Pepitopet]

Re: Arthritis help

She's a German shepherd so a little too heavy to carry in a basket :) wish I could have :)

[Greatvet Hatchling Find all posts View Profile Close Greatvet]

Re: Arthritis help

Sad to hear about your pet. I haven’t had a personal experience with this situation so my suggestion will be to consult a vet if you haven’t yet. Get their opinion as well. You can ask them for some supplements that might help your pet.