Arthritis For Dogs – Vital Signs You Must Spot!
30 Jul 2008
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.
Up to 40% of domestic pet dogs in Europe could be overweight or clinically obese, according to veterinarians; some US vets say the figures are very much higher.
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A leg massage is very beneficial for dogs with wrist arthritis. Learn more about leg massage for dogs with wrist arthritis from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.
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Q:i have a 14 yr old border collie retvr mix he all of a sudden began limping and dragging his back leg he has alot of truble getting up and doesnt walk to far anymore at all lately it seems to get worse he has been on suppliments for 3 months of glucosamine and chondroitin as well as adult food with those ingredients in them he also gets an asprin baby coated once a day should i spend the money to get him x ray d ? i am confident in the dr s diagnosis of arthritis and old age but i just dont want to think it could be a sprain or fracture rather than the above what d
http://www.caninegames.com – Keep your dog active all winter long. The indoor swimming facility at Paws to Swim in Rockville, VA has 2 pools that have been designed specifically for dogs. Lucas loves his weekly swim trips! It is great exercise for older dogs or dogs with arthritis.