| Arthritis is one of the most common health | | | | - Diseases like Cancer might also give birth to |
| problems a dog will face. In fact at least 1 in 5 | | | | various arthritic problems. |
| dogs will develop this debilitating disease. | | | | - Improper bone development in young dogs may |
| Degradation of bone and cartilage is what we call | | | | give birth to arthritis. |
| osteoarthritis and is the most common issue in | | | | - In some dogs, the disease may be genetically |
| dogs. Since cartilage has no nerves, the damage | | | | transferred. |
| can progress with no outward signs until the joint | | | | - Metabolic disorders and other hormonal problems |
| is severely affected and the lubricating fluid | | | | lead to arthritis. |
| (synovial fluid) has thinned and lost its ability to | | | | - Overweight and obesity may lead to swollen |
| protect the bone surfaces. The joints then | | | | joints. |
| becomes inflamed and painful. | | | | - Sometimes, a traumatic injury might also lead to |
| It might occur in your dog neck, shoulders, hips, | | | | joint instability. |
| elbows and back and can be extremely painful. | | | | - Lack of nutrition. |
| Thus, it becomes necessary that you remain | | | | - Infection. |
| aware of the subtle changes in your dog behavior | | | | - Congenital defects. |
| for an early diagnose of the disease. Identifying | | | | - Abnormal stress on normal joints due to |
| early indicators of the disease can save a lot of | | | | constant jumping over obstacles. |
| pain and discomfort for your dog. It will also help | | | | Dog arthritis can be treated by medications. |
| you to avoid fatal repercussions associated with | | | | These medications are : |
| long-term joint degeneration. | | | | - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs |
| It's important to recognize the symptoms of dog | | | | - Boswellin |
| arthritis and begin treatment early, to slow the | | | | - Nutraceuticals |
| progression and help preserve your dog's quality | | | | In addition, dog arthritis can be treated by |
| of life. There are number of causes contribute to | | | | improving diet, doing exercise as well as taking |
| the arthritis in dogs. These causes are : | | | | natural anti-inflammatory supplements. |