Is your shih tzu suffering from joint pain or arthritis? You’re not alone. Members of our I Love My Shih Tzu Facebook community recently shared their insights on the following question: What food would you recommend for a Shih Tzu with arthritis? We received hundreds of helpful responses, and here are some of the best.
Always remember to consult your veterinarian before making any health changes to your shih tzu’s diet, especially if they are suffering from arthritis or other medical problems. iHeartDogs is reader powered so some of the links below may be affiliate links where we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The 20 best foods for Shih Tzu dogs with arthritis or joint pain
I know what you are saying. My son has the same problem. I don’t know about goat milk. I will get it for her. She was 18 when I put her to sleep because she couldn’t walk anymore. It’s like trying to kill me.
Author: Charles Linda S.
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We used our Honest Paw CBD Mobility formula on our 16 and a half year old Shih Tzu and he feels so much more relieved. Although a different dog. I will consult my vet. They know your fog better than the people on Facebook.
Author: Christine S.
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Royal Canin / Shih Tzu . Recipe
Author: Deborah P.
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Liquid cod liver oil from equine and agricultural feed suppliers has worked wonders for our aging lab x greyhounds. After the first few days, he will find you to put it on the food if we forget. It actually took him 5 years to run around it like a broom most of the time and his coat was sparkling. Our vet approved it.
Author: Mark B.
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I’ll make my own, cooked chicken breast, peas and chickpeas. Other than that, I would highly recommend Cosequin. You can get it at the walmart in the pet zone. It comes in an orange and white box. It will make a world of difference. I only rescue old and sick people that no one wants, and that’s part of their regiment. Our kids move so much better.
Author: Joshua B.
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fresh pet. And a daily vitamin called Flexadin
Author: Sue K.
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Well, this is just my opinion buy vets don’t always know. My Winnie lived to be 22, and it wasn’t thanks to the vet’s help. I cook food for her every day. Chicken, gizzard, liver, beef. Add green beans, carrots, red beans, and sweet potatoes. I gave her arthritis medicine and warm compresses. Her daughter Espy, who lived to 19 years old, was also fed the same things.
Author: Karin J.
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Bil-Jac . frozen dog food (defrost and refrigerated) has lots of healthy ingredients and my Shih-Tzu loves it. It’s semi-wet food so it’s easy to eat.
Author: Julia Knapp M.
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My vet recommended Feeding him puppy food I did because it’s packed with nutrients they need just like the puppies my dog has loved for 15 and a half years, body Legs are great after I started using the puppy food that I used green buffalo this tool worked so puppy food is good for old dogs
Author: Patricia E P.
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Anything she will eat. Get RX from the vet for anti-inflammatory. That definitely helped my puppies. Both my dogs love it Chicken Bil-Jac
Author: Cheryl S.
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We get fresh pet at Walmart for our shih tzu
Author: Denise G.
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Wag dog food from Amazon has glucosamine and Omega 3, you can also buy glucosamine for dogs as a dietary supplement
Author: canada F.
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I have Hill Science for my two and mixed it with some wet food. It’s good for bones!
Author: Audrey P.
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Farmer’s Dog has made a huge difference in everything for my 13 year old girl. Maybe not all your kids need but maybe a good start?
Author: Sue Anna L.
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I started my dog on Hills’ J/D prescription as suggested by your veterinarian. It’s a prescription with glucosamine. I believe it is helping with her bad knees.
Author: Mary R.
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Dr. Marty’s Dog Food and glucosamine and chondroitin.
Author: Wanda Hoskin M.
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Hill’s scientific diet for joint care. It’s a prescription
Author: Madison P.
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Careful with homemade food may want to reassure your veterinarian as it will cause diabetes. I just lost a dog to that no more than two months ago…. And please don’t feed them grapes or raisins. The vet said it would cause kidney failure and kill them…. Don’t believe what people are saying, ask your vet, ask your vet.
Author: Cindy T.
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Over 20 years with Tzu’s. Not A Health Problem. (Purina Chow dog bite)
Author: Rick L.
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My little Shih tzu loves this goat’s milk and it certainly helped her to function better in the last 6 months of her life. I will definitely add this to her daily diet. I would give to the world so that my child is still here today. Miss her terribly.
Author: LA C .
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