Dogs and arthritis

[Suetheramble]

My dog broke his leg a couple of years ago. The vet wired his leg up that has left him with a bent leg (at the bottom just above paw) this has put a strain on the joint which has led to arthritis. He doesn't seem to be in pain when he walks, but the following day he is really stiff. Do you think a bandage or some sort of support would help and if so are there special support for dogs?
Thank you

[shaneystar2]

You can get Pet Wrap which is good ..have a look here
http://www.dogmobility.com/dressingsandwoundca re.html
Have you tried him on a supplement such as Greenleaf tablets or 4Joints ..even a spoonful of vegetable or sunflower on his food now and again may help to keep his joints moving and help the stiffness.

[Suetheramble]

Thank you I will certainly order some

[jules77]

there are lots of supplements on the market that you could try like Devils Claw, or Glucosamine tablets which work well in a lot of cases on dogs with arthritis etc.

[foxyflugel]

You could try www.Hyperdrug.com and get him some pure Glucosamine capsules or try him with a Bioflow magnetic collar - both should do the trick - hope he gets on OK ; 0 )

[Suetheramble]

thank you.
Tried him on Glou.tablets(cant spell the rest!)because they were marvellous on my old colly. They did not appear to help much I wonder if it is because the arthritis is an injury and not the wear and tear sort he takes cod liver oil regularly.
I have also heard that he cannot wear a magnetic collar if they have been chipped - which he has.
Thank you for your help I am going to try devils claw as my next step

[Brumas]

My dog sprained her Cruciate ligaments in her back legs and could not get up from sitting or walk. The vet gave her a course of Cartrophen injections and she is now back to normal.

[Suetheramble]

Thank you I will ask my vet about it