Natural Dog Pain Killers

Dog pain killers exist for much the same reason as human pain killers do. The goal is to reduce your pet's pain and discomfort so that he can live a life that is as happy and normal as possible. Pain killers typically are not responsible for helping to reduce or eliminate the cause of a dog's pain, but rather they'll act to limit the pain that your pet experiences. Thus, pain killers themselves are not a good way of treating your pet for most medical conditions; you will need to also address your dog's health problems more directly. Just as there are natural pain killers which are designed to help humans to have a better experience as they recover from surgery or suffer from other pain, there are also natural options for dogs.

Herbal Pain Killers

The most common type of natural pain killer treatment for a dog is an herbal one. There are a number of different supplements and herbal extracts that you can use to help relieve the dog's pain. These include the following:

  • Willow bark
  • Bromelain
  • Yucca

There are other types of herbal dog pain killers as well, but these are three of the most popular for use in canines. Any of these three or other types of herbal pain killers will work to accomplish two goals. The first is to eliminate the swelling or inflammation that may be causing the pain itself. The second is to limit your pet's sensation of pain in general. Though these herbs work in different ways, they all serve those same functions. The exact amount of each supplement or treatment to give to your pet will be dependent upon his overall size and the severity of his pain. Ask a vet for additional information about how to properly dose these for your dog.

Acupuncture

Although it is relatively uncommon as of this point, acupuncture treatment for dogs has begun to catch on as a way of naturally relieving pain. This may be a great option for dogs that are naturally very calm and still, because the treatment itself requires that your pet be very patient and that he not move around a great deal. Many acupuncture specialists who typically work with people will also be willing to work with dogs. If not, they can be a good resource for helping you to find an acupuncture specialist who will be able to help your pet.

Massage

Animal massage is a growing field as well. This is an appropriate and all natural way of helping to manage pain in dogs that suffer from joint or bone pain primarily. It can also be helpful in reducing muscle pain and other types of discomfort that your pet may experience.

Ask your vet for additional advice about how to best go about treating your pet based on his condition.

 

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