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redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts) Sat Apr 15, 2017, 05:26 PM Apr 2017

Hi Everyone!

I feed my babies Fromm's Salmon, that is the only food they have ever had. As they are aging, they seem to be developing arthritis at an earlier age than my other doxies. Do any of you think I should change food?

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Hi Everyone! (Original Post) redstatebluegirl Apr 2017 OP

Talk to your vet Warpy Apr 2017 #1

Thanks! It is good food, one of the best actually. redstatebluegirl Apr 2017 #2

I am not entirely sure if it is food that is making the arthritis worse. Doreen Apr 2017 #3

Warpy

(111,141 posts)

1. Talk to your vet

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 05:37 PM

Apr 2017

Changing an animal's food suddenly can have unforeseen consequences like temporary digestive issues, not good for elderly anybody. Your vet might be able to prescribe an anti inflammatory or pain drug combo that would keep them feeling good and acting frisky.

redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)

2. Thanks! It is good food, one of the best actually.

Reply to Warpy (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 15, 2017, 05:54 PM

Apr 2017

I have an appointment with my oldest one next week.

Doreen

(11,686 posts)

3. I am not entirely sure if it is food that is making the arthritis worse.

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Sun Apr 16, 2017, 12:40 AM

Apr 2017

I had a German Shepherd that I gave arthritis medicine to and it helped. You can get it from the vet or go to a high quality pet store and get more natural meds. I went to the pet food store because it gave me the chance to see what was in the ingredients. I also used salmon oil which helps also and has other benefits also.

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