What can I do for my large dog with arthritis when it is rainy and cold?

Dog Question: I HAVE A LARGE DOG AND HE HAS ARTHRITIS . WHAT CAN I DO AT HOME FOR HIM WHEN IT RAINS AND IS COLD. WHEN HE TRYS TO GET UP AND DOWN HE WIMPERS. I HAVE HAD HIM FOR 10 YEARS. WE HAVE NEVER HAD A HEALTH PROBLEM WITH HIM BEFORE.

Hi Abel,

The best thing to do with older dogs is to provide a heated dog bed that has a lot of cushion.

You vet could give you a product called Rimadyl which provides pain relief specifically for dog arthritis.

Some people do give their dogs aspirin and chondroitin as well for joint health.

Also good weight management can help a lot as well.