Stephanie G. asked

๐Ÿ• ย Dog Health

My 15-year-old Sheltie, Lady, has osteoarthritis in her spine and is currently on gabapentin 100mg. She is having difficulty getting up, wobbles when walking, and seems to be in pain. I'm looking for safer and/or better alternatives for her pain management. She is also receiving acupressure and using a frequency bed. What other treatments or medications could help her?

August 14th, 2023

Amanda G. answered

For managing Lady's osteoarthritis pain, a multi-modal approach that includes Gabapentin, Tramadol, ...

August 14th, 2023

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