Glucosamine For Dogs

We usually associate arthritis with middle to advanced age but unfortunately arthritis for dogs can be much earlier than we dog lovers care to think.

In dogs, arthritis can start early as an active dog’s joints get a lot of punishment especially the larger breeds. If you have a small to medium dog, early arthritis problems can begin by age seven or eight. Large or giant breed dogs can show symptoms as early as age four or five.

How do you know when your dog has problems with early arthritis? Signs and symptoms of early joint damage and arthritis for dogs vary a lot but commonly include:

• Occasional limping or favoring an affected limb
• Increasing stiffness and difficulty getting up - particularly after a long rest.
• Increasing reluctance to climb or jump

It’s important to get your vet to confirm any suspicion as early  as possible - no dog lover wants their pet to suffer and like with many health problems: early treatment of arthritis for dogs gives your pet and you a happier longer life.