There are several simple herbal remedies that are effective for treating arthritis. Because there are a few types of arthritis, you may need to try a few different herbs or herb combinations to see what works best.

Herbalists who specialize in remedies for arthritis suggest using bitter herbs. Depending upon the case, these may include dandelion, burdock root, yellow dock, and red clover. Try these one at a time or in combination. It's best to work with an herbalist who can custom mix these to help your dog. Aloe is very beneficial as an anti-inflammatory herbal remedy. Also consider marshmallow, prickly ash, slippery elm, Devil's claw, fang-chi, guggval, Ficus elasta, and Dianthus barbatus.

Other herbs frequently mentioned in combination are turmeric root, yucca, celery seed, meadowsweet, white willow bark, chickweed, cleavers, water, and vegetable glycerine, boswellia, and Chinese herbs. Alfalfa, either ground or dry blended, provides relief without side effects and supplies basic building blocks for the joints. Add ground or dry blended alfalfa or even alfalfa tablets to your dog's regular diet every day.