Arthritis In Dogs - Tips To Prevent This Crippling Canine Disease

submitted: Aug 14th 2008 | by: RayLam | Total views: 20 | Word Count: 330 | PDF View | Print Article

Arthritis is one of the most common health problems a dog will face. In fact at least 1 in 5 dogs will develop this debilitating disease. Degradation of bone and cartilage is what we call osteoarthritis and is the most common issue in dogs. Since cartilage has no nerves, the damage can progress with no outward signs until the joint is severely affected and the lubricating fluid (synovial fluid) has thinned and lost its ability to protect the bone surfaces. The joints then becomes inflamed and painful.

Typical signs are dogs that are more careful getting up & laying down, walking up & down stairs more gingerly or at a more advanced state, limping. Arthritis affects larger breed dogs more than smaller breeds.

Arthritis in dogs causes the joint pains all because of deterioration, and this stops the dogs from moving around with ease. The owner will just realize that the dog stays asleep longer than staying awake and when awake, the dog just wants to rest and just lay in one spot. If before, the dog loves climbing up the stairs, once it has arthritis, it will not climb any longer. In times like this, the owner should care for the dog a lot more and the first step is to bring the dog to a good vet who will be able to give advise on how to care properly for the dog.

In addition to keeping your dog fit & healthy, there are many types of supplements you can feed your dog to increase their joint cartilage. Glucosamine & Chrondtirin are two of the more popular choices. Consult with your vet on what products they recommend for your dog.

Each dog lover or owner should therefore work closely with the vet to be able to come up with ways to make the dog as comfortable as it can be. Remember, the life span of dogs is not the same as that of humans, and they are actually much older than their years.

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