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You are here: Home / Random Pet Info / Learn How To Alleviate Dog Leg Pain Naturally

Ali Lehman / October 14, 2021

Learn How To Alleviate Dog Leg Pain Naturally

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Dog arthritis is the top cause of chronic dog leg pain.

Arthritis affects approximately 20% of dogs overall.

Furthermore, it hurts as many as 70% to 80% of certain breeds.

Arthritis is most common in older dogs, especially large breed dogs or those who have previously suffered joint injuries.

Dog Leg Pain And Arthritis Symptoms

Limping

Firstly, limping is the most common, consistent clinical sign of dog leg pain.

Furthermore, limping can originate from the front leg or the back leg.

Additionally, it can often be in the front and back legs simultaneously.

Stiffness

Secondly, stiffness is the second most common symptom of arthritis.

Stiff dogs do not want to flex and extend their joints because this movement causes pain.

When a dog appears to walk stiffly, the affected joints are typically either the elbow and/or the stifle.

Inability Or Unwillingness To Rise

Thirdly, the inability to rise is the third most common clinical sign of dog arthritis.

This behavior occurs because of the pain caused by trying to flex and extend the joints in order to get up from a sitting to a standing position.

The inability to rise occurs more frequently in geriatric dogs with multiple arthritic joints.

Other less frequent signs of dog leg pain and arthritis include:

  • Whining
  • Behavior changes
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Inability or unwillingness to move
  • Lethargy

Depending on the situation, your veterinarian may prescribe one medicine, multiple medicines, and/or some other type of treatment.

A veterinarian trained in Eastern or Western herbal medicine may recommend a natural remedy.

For example, Kan Essentials Quick River contains an herbal blend created to help alleviate dog leg pain.

Herbs That Help Relieve Dog Leg Pain

Processed Sichuan Aconite Main Root

Firstly, chemicals found in Sichuan peppers can occupy pain receptors.

Secondly, this possibly eliminates the nervous system from generating discomfort or pain.

Thirdly, studies suggest these findings.

Turmeric Rhizome

Most importantly, one review of data showed a decrease in osteoarthritis symptoms with turmeric and curcumin treatment.

Myrrh Resin

Firstly, myrrh may have arthritis relieving capabilities on its own.

Secondly, animal studies suggest that when combined with Frankincense, it may help treat inflammation linked to rheumatoid arthritis.

Frankincense Resin

Most importantly, multiple studies have shown frankincense’s therapeutic properties.

For example, one study shows frankincense has anti-inflammatory effects that may help reduce joint inflammation.

Additionally, compounds called terpenes, such as boswellic acid appear to be the anti-inflammatory compounds in frankincense.

Another animal study showed boswellic acid reduced cartilage loss and joint lining inflammation caused by osteoarthritis.

Furthermore, another study review showed frankincense was consistently more effective than a placebo at reducing osteoarthritis pain and improving mobility.

Prepared Chinese Arisaema Rhizome

Firstly, studies suggest administration of Arisaema rhizomes suppresses the progression of arthritis.

Secondly, another study in rats shows the efficacy of Arisaema rhizomes in reducing arthritis symptoms.

Seeking an all-natural solution to your pet’s dog leg pain?

Consider Kan Essentials Quick River.

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