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Valuable Dog Pain Relief At Home Tips You Can Try Today

By Geraldine Dimarco


It's very difficult to experience excruciating pain and not know what to do to get rid of it right? I can just imagine how it will be for our dogs. I mean, they can't even talk or adequately express their thought to us, much less find ways to help themselves. Therefore it is important that we recognize when our pets are in pain and what we can do about them.

Canines that are in pain exhibit symptoms that are pretty much the same regardless of the reasons that may have caused it. These dogs will often whimper, refuse to eat or drink, be depressed, tremble and shake and show signs of laziness. When these symptoms manifest, it's time you visit the vet and get a proper diagnosis of his condition.

Fortunately, several dog pain relievers in the market can help in solving this particular predicament. You can expect the vet to prescribe an NSAID to reduce inflammation and lessen the pain. There are times though that the urgency is high and there is no vet you can go to, or the exact diagnosis is not yet ready. If this is so, try out these simple dog pain relief at home remedies that are proven effective by many pet owners.

Definitely what you can do to lessen pain right away is to confine your dog's movements to only what is absolutely necessary-like trips to the bathroom. Regular, light exercise is important; but for now, while you are not sure about what is bothering him, keep close watch over his movements. Take him to a comfortable place with all his toys and food and water dishes waiting for him.

For pain caused by inflammation, put an ice pack on the affected area for 20 minutes. Do the ice pack therapy intermittently for the next 2 days until you see the swelling go down. Don't make the mistake of putting a warm compress on the swelling, it will not work. You can use warm compress to relieve tight spots in the dog's neck and shoulders instead.

Human medications should never be given as dog pain relievers at any time. Some people think that small amounts are fine, but small amounts given consistently can result in dire consequences to their health. Aspirin contains strong substances that cause ulcers and blood thinners. This is especially harmful if the dog is in recuperation or has severe bruising.

Another excellent dog pain relief at home is this: massage. It sounds simple enough but it helps tremendously in reducing the canine's pain. Massage stimulates better blood flow and eases muscle tension that the dog connects to pain. Get a few drops of any aromatic oil and gently massage it to the sore muscles of the dog.

Sure, it is very frustrating and difficult to watch our dogs suffer through pain, but not all is lost. We can be strict with his healthy diet, and regular veterinarian visits for his best health. Be the responsible and loving owner that he knows you to be and everything else will turn out fine. Enjoy!




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