Veterinarians will often prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, for pain in dogs, according to rover.com. NSAIDs can help reduce swelling, stiffness and joint pain in dogs.

it is a natural remedy for pain relief at home. It can be used to treat muscle aches, bruises, wounds, or joint pain. Some ...

More Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Librela works by blocking the pain pathway from the joint to the brain, reducing the signals sent, therefore providing dogs with some relief from pain.