Best Foods for a Pit Bull with Arthritis

I cooked for my pittie, boil a whole chicken, debone, cut up and mix with organic broccoli, carrots, a whole head of chopped parsley and organic brown rice. Divide into protions (should last about a week) top with a dollop of pumpkin and 2 mls of CBD oil. Feed this twice a day This made her so healthy, and with all. It was amazing the difference

Author: Nancy S.

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I give my Pitt fish oil and gluocausmine daily he will be 13 years old in Aug and 100lbs

Author: Sherry Lee H.

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I give my dog cosequin capsules. It has helped a lot. CBD drops for pain. It has helped a lot. I gave my previous dog pain meds from the doctor and it ruined her kidneys. She was in diapers the last year of her life.

Author: Kathleen P.

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Home made boiled chicken, scramble eggs , white rice, oatmeal, cooked meat (lean steak), vitamins, salmon, NO FOOD COLOR, SEASONINGS. OR ADDED GREASE!… NUTRO IS GREAT! SENSITIVE STOMACH FORMULAS…AVOID CHEMICAL MEDICATIONS, NATURAL ONLY!

Author: JC T.

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There is a supplement called Glyco-flex it really helps with arthritis. You can ask your vet about it and you can buy it on Amazon. When you first start on it your dog will taken so many the first week or two then down to a few or less a day and goes by weight of your dog!! I just got a puppy myself and when it’s time I will put her on it. I highly recommend it!

Author: Tammy H.

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I use a prescription joint diet for mine so I don’t have to give a joint supplement, Purina Pro Plan JM (joint mobility). Both Hill’s and Royal Canin also make similar prescription diets specifically for this. Glucosamine and other supplements can only do so much so any dog with severe arthritis should be getting prescription pain meds from their vet to keep them comfortable.

Author: Megan E.

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Diamond Naturals, or grain free, especially Corn free. Mine had issues Also, Glucosamine with Condroitin. I just dropped the tab in my dogs bowl and he ate it right up. There is also a herbal blend I got from my vet, but it was really expensive. Google Herbs for dogs. I bought them separately and blended them myself and sprinkled on his food. Good luck.

Author: Nancy N.

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I would give her the conjointing and glucosamine start now everyone should before the dogs get older my Smokey has arthritis bad and I’ve learned from him he actually gets 2 cortisone shots a year he can do much better when he gets he is 10 years old and hopefully has a lot of more years my dog dutchie just passed away last year 18 years old but no bone problems. I don’t give my dogs dog food anymore I give them ground turkey, ground chicken chicken drumsticks or turkey drumsticks of course not the bone brown rice, and Saturday and Sunday they have cheese eggs no more dog food they’re much happier and very very spoiled, and in the long run it cost less money to feed them now with the price of dog food at least they eat it and I don’t throw it in the garbage as I do with dog food.

Author: Susan B.

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We feed our Blue Buffalo dry and wet plus she does a omega 3 everyday shows a big difference in her also

Author: Stephanie Lynn K.

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My pitty eats Purina One Vibrant Maturity and takes cosequin, gabapentin, and carprovet every day and she has chronic arthritis.

Author: Jessie L.

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I use American Journey (he’s also SUPER picky). I give him Cosequin everyday and bought him an orthopedic bed. (Game changer!) He has pain meds that are okay to take daily but we try not to give them to him so he doesn’t rely on them on his good days.

Author: Brittany O.

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The vet recommends Purina pro plan. I started to use it. It was expensive. I switched mine to blue wilderness for seniors.

Author: Staci B.

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Just food for dogs. Make your own DIY.

Author: Kelsey B.

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We use pedigree can food mixed with chicken noodle soup since he is 14 years old and teeth bout gone and for joints we give him cosequin

Author: Chad T.

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Mine is 12. Vet still has her on purina one chicken and rice. She on gabapentin and anti inflammatories

Author: Janet Simpson S.

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I boil a chicken with white rice, carrots, green beans, sweet potatoes and fish oil sauce. This is what my dogs Vet Doctor recommended it what he does for his own dogs . It’s made a big difference in him getting around. He’s running around like a puppy again and kicking up his heels. He’s playing again. And Oliver is 18 years old.

Author: Gidget B.

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Home cooked if possible, i know it can be expensive. All the additives in store bought can trigger and worsen different health issues for our fur babies. Think about what animals ate before store bought products were made. Raw and fresh foods. Also if yours likes water, consider going swimming or letting soak in a warm bath. Warm water eases pain and swimming takes the weight off the joints and allows for easier movement to help loosen up tightness. Love and prayers for your fur baby’s comfort

Author: Robin C.

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I swear by solid gold. I’ve only used the cat formulas cuz I only have cats but I believe their quality and mission are the best on the market! They have a ton of different formulas for different things. Plus they have a ton of different bone broths, mixers and supplements for overall health and wellbeing. I also highly recommend cosequin supplement for aging, arthritic joints. I know I said I only own cats but I have been working with dogs for the better part of the last decade and formerly worked in pet nutrition. Hope you find something that helps your sweet pibble baby. They’re my absolute favorite breed.

Author: Lyndsay M.

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Been feeding mine Victor Performance to all 3 of mine. Has helped my older 12 year. She has been moving better and has also helped my other one that has skin issues. She scars till she loses her fur and she is clearing up.

Author: Elizabeth F.

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Purina pro plan with joint support. Also PLEASE get it some Synovi G4. It’s a chewable glucosamine that has worked wonders on my almost 10 yr old Great Dane. You can get it from your vet or Amazon or Chewy.

Author: Carol C C.

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Purina joint mobility Rx and see if you can get your baby on some a Galliprant Rx , my pibble is on the same thing. She’s 10y with 1 TPLO and arthritic hip and knee.

Author: Amina S B.

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Chewy has a really good supplement powder I use for my pittie mix. It’s called The Missing Link. I get the senior one. He is 12 and has issues from his double CCL repair 7 years ago along with cosequin and it helps a lot. As for food, we feed Victors brand.

Author: Lisa K.

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For a supplement, Dasuquin might help. It is for hip & joints and contains glucosamine, chondroitin & MSM. Ask your vet about it. However, you shouldn’t give your dog a joint supplement with a pain reliever, e.g., aspirin, before consulting with you vet. For food, look for something that includes ingredients like blueberries, pumpkin, sweet potato, tumeric, ginger root, fatty fish or fish oil. These help to reduce joint swelling & inflammation. Or you can simply add any of those ingredients to your fur baby’s existing food instead of changing to something different, but always consult your vet for his/her input.

Author: Carole D.

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