What Natural Remedies can I Use for My Dog’s Pain? Dog pain remedies for as a supplement and as a pet topical.

What Natural Remedies can I Use for My Dog’s Pain?

Seeing your pet dog in pain can be an incredibly hard experience. Understandably, you want to do all that you can in order to reduce their pain as much as possible to ensure their comfort. There are a number of natural remedies that can be used, which provide different benefits, depending on the cause of your pet’s pain. These natural remedies can be consumed as supplements or as topical ointments, depending on the nature of your dog’s condition, and the remedy itself.

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• Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a naturally-occurring compound, comprised of glutamine and glucose. As dogs age, they produce less glucosamine, which can lead to unwanted joint problems and pain. Research has shown that giving dogs supplemental glucosamine when they suffer from pain caused by osteoarthritis and other bone/joint conditions such as hip dysplasia, can have positive results. The glucosamine can help to regulate the body’s production of cartilage, by helping to slow down the degradation caused by the disease. It can also lubricate remaining cartilage so that dogs feel less pain in their joints as they move. Glucosamine has been found to reduce inflammation, which in turn, can reduce the pain felt by your dog.

• Turmeric

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties as well, meaning that it is useful when dealing with joint-related conditions in dogs. These are mostly due to curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric. Curcumin is an antioxidant, and its anti-inflammatory properties can often target the site of the pain, helping to fix not only your dog's discomfort but also its cause. Turmeric has also been shown to reduce pain in dogs suffering from certain bowel issues such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Curcumin can help to reduce inflammation of the bowels, allowing dogs to feel more comfortable when eating and digesting food, as well as passing waste. Tumeric can be safely ingested in small quantities by your dog, in order to gain its full benefits.

• Comfrey

Comfrey is a herb that has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries, and it is known to help with pain relief. This herb contains allantoin, which is an active component that encourages cell regeneration, speeding up the body’s response to an injury. It is especially useful if your dog is suffering from a wound or broken bone. Vets do not recommend allowing dogs to ingest comfrey, but there are a range of topical ointments or tinctures that can be used directly on the sore spot, which will still yield great results. 

• St John’s Wort

St John’s Wort is another herb that has been used for centuries as a form of pain relief. With dogs, it is generally used to treat smaller ailments, although it can also provide some relief from pain caused by chronic conditions. St John’s Wort contains antibacterial properties, making it a great choice if your dog has any wounds or cuts so that they can remain clean and free from any harmful infections. It also helps to calm nerve endings, reducing the amount of pain felt by injuries, joint problems, and inflammation. This remedy is best applied topically to the region of pain.