1. Provide your pooch with soft bedding.
2. Have short, gentle play sessions.
3. Provide gentle massages and physical therapy.
4. Place food and water bowls on a low table or crate, or in a raised feeder, to avoid neck and spine strain.
5. Groom the areas of her body that may be hard for your dog to reach.
6. Buy her a firm, orthopedic foam bed.
7. Get a portable dog ramp to allow your dog access to the car or other areas where she’ll have to jump or climb.
8. Work with your veterinarian to create a program to minimize your dog’s pain while keeping him healthy.
9. Dogs with arthritis should engage in daily low-impact exercise such as walking or, if possible, swimming.
10. Do not give your dog human medication, such as glucosamine, without first checking with your vet.
Source: aspca.org