Pain Relief for Lab

[emma69]

My lab is getting on a bit, and has been joint sore for a little while, but it has been managed with some joint supplements (glucosamine etc) and he has been much more free and easy since starting on them. However, he went out for a run with my baby brother (yes, there will be words...) and he is very sore again, can't get up the stairs, on to the sofa (again, having your dog live with other people leads to bad habits!) and i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for more natural pain relief - he is on vet pain relief because I clearly don't want him in pain, but I was wondering if anyone knew about e.g. devil's claw for dogs? I used it with great sucess on horses, but not sure if dogs can take it, or what dosage should be for a big lab? Am happy to run it by a vet, but wondered if you had some suggestions to shortlist in the first instance?

 

[CAYLA]

Green liped(sp) mussle are meant to be a good natural joint remedy, maybe worth a try.

 

[ladyearl]

Second for the green lipped mussel - you'll get it in a health food shop- I knew a Goldie who had a good few extra years of walks after taking it.

 

[emma69]

Thanks, I suggested that a year or so ago, but was met with 'ew' reactions from the care givers. Will re-suggest!