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Are topical treatments efficacious for canines?

Asked by Strauss (23634points) February 20th, 2016

Our 14+ year old shepherd is having hip problems; vet says it’s nothing unusual for a girl of her age, and has recommended OTC hip/joint health supplements. This particular vet is not very accessible outside office appointments, so I’m asking the collective…would a topical ointment, such as oil of arnica, help with here occasional pain?

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