Dog Arthritis Treatment

My dog Bubba used to be my service dog when I was deaf (I’m not anymore though…long story) and she is a huge part of the family. Now she is 12 yrs old.
She has arthritis and can’t move around very well. Bubba spends most of her time sleeping and she has a hard time breathing. She also vomits a couple of time a day and had diarrhea. Money is pretty tight and we can’t afford to take her to the vet.
My dad is very close to her and hates the idea of putting her to sleep. Should we do it though? We’ve all been talking about it for about 6 months but have never reached a decision. We have tried baby aspirin, special food, vitamins, etc and those things help but she’s still miserable.

My dog Bubba used to be my service dog when I was deaf (I’m not anymore though…long story) and she is a huge part of the family. Now she is 12 yrs old.
She has arthritis and can’t move around very well. Bubba spends most of her time sleeping and she has a hard time breathing. She also vomits a couple of time a day and had diarrhea. Money is pretty tight and we can’t afford to take her to the vet.
My dad is very close to her and hates the idea of putting her to sleep. Should we do it though? We’ve all been talking about it for about 6 months but have never reached a decision. We have tried baby aspirin, special food, vitamins, etc and those things help but she’s still miserable.

I have a lab whom is getting old. ( she is 6 & my baby). she really does not eat a lot…( about 1 & a half to 2 cups per day) yet she is 10 pounds overweight. she is supposed to be 70 pounds , according to the doctor, but weighs about 80. & her vet just said to cut back her food.. & do the excersise.. however….. she wont go for a walk anymore cause her arthritis hurts her.. but jumps when she gets to go bye bye in the car.). ( it gets her excited.. bless her).. she started out being my dog.. but when i married my husband.. she became “daddy’s girl.. ( her choice).. so he takes her everywhere he can minus work.. I give her k9 aspirin.. ( yes for dogs).. but i need to know since she wont walk anywhere… & hates being away from daddy… what can we do or give her for her weight? the vet didnt seem to take my suggestion ( I asked to have her checked for a thyroid problem or doggie dieabetes..) since she really does not eat a lot but gaines lots.. what can i do? I do NOT free feed her……. she gets fed on schedule & then goes out to the yard, to do her business… But getting Her to play??? not gonna happen unless daddy is around.. & even then she still refuses to chase after a ball anymore.. ( cant blame her she hurts) but she will just hang around & be content & happy with her”daddy” sitting on the porch… even he cant get her to go for walks.. but.. again… her arthritis has gotten bad… ( she used to play.. about a little less then a year ago) But it just hurts her now & we make her as happy as we can to make up for it all.. she is happy… she shows it… Poor girl…( i feel bad for her during the flair ups of the arthritis) she is well cared for.. & when she is in the mood she does go for walks…. just not far.. ( we live in a mobile home park) & the managers hate her or other dogs anywhere but their own yard… ( the yard is big enough.. but…) she just wont take advantage of it… I had her since she was a puppy.. & my husband became part of our family since she was 9 months old. so we love her… & the doctor agrees that we dont need to put her down… yet….. so… what else can i do?? I know this is long.. sorry… i just really ( we just really love her. she has a pillow bed… Next to ours… lol… ok thanks guys… so im asking.. what can i do to help her diet? or is it a thyroid thing?

I have a lab whom is getting old. ( she is 6 & my baby). she really does not eat a lot…( about 1 & a half to 2 cups per day) yet she is 10 pounds overweight. she is supposed to be 70 pounds , according to the doctor, but weighs about 80. & her vet just said to cut back her food.. & do the excersise.. however….. she wont go for a walk anymore cause her arthritis hurts her.. but jumps when she gets to go bye bye in the car.). ( it gets her excited.. bless her).. she started out being my dog.. but when i married my husband.. she became “daddy’s girl.. ( her choice).. so he takes her everywhere he can minus work.. I give her k9 aspirin.. ( yes for dogs).. but i need to know since she wont walk anywhere… & hates being away from daddy… what can we do or give her for her weight? the vet didnt seem to take my suggestion ( I asked to have her checked for a thyroid problem or doggie dieabetes..) since she really does not eat a lot but gaines lots.. what can i do? I do NOT free feed her……. she gets fed on schedule & then goes out to the yard, to do her business… But getting Her to play??? not gonna happen unless daddy is around.. & even then she still refuses to chase after a ball anymore.. ( cant blame her she hurts) but she will just hang around & be content & happy with her”daddy” sitting on the porch… even he cant get her to go for walks.. but.. again… her arthritis has gotten bad… ( she used to play.. about a little less then a year ago) But it just hurts her now & we make her as happy as we can to make up for it all.. she is happy… she shows it… Poor girl…( i feel bad for her during the flair ups of the arthritis) she is well cared for.. & when she is in the mood she does go for walks…. just not far.. ( we live in a mobile home park) & the managers hate her or other dogs anywhere but their own yard… ( the yard is big enough.. but…) she just wont take advantage of it… I had her since she was a puppy.. & my husband became part of our family since she was 9 months old. so we love her… & the doctor agrees that we dont need to put her down… yet….. so… what else can i do?? I know this is long.. sorry… i just really ( we just really love her. she has a pillow bed… Next to ours… lol… ok thanks guys… so im asking.. what can i do to help her diet? or is it a thyroid thing?

My dog is a terrier so she’s small. She’s about 13 years old. She has arthritis and lately, one day she will wake up all stiff and stay like that for a while and the next she’s pretty normal. When I say stiff I mean all her body is scrunched up like it hurts her to walk. I’m kinda worried about her. I’ve been giving her baby aspirin on the days she’s hurting but I don’t know what else to do. Please, what else can I do to help her?

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