| A number of factors lead to dog joint pain, usually | | | | incorporating a daily exercise regime and changing their |
| factors which are similar to those which increase our | | | | diet if they are overweight. |
| risk. An old injury is a common factor for joint pain, as | | | | Regular exercise for your dog will improve it strength |
| well as obesity, genetics, poor nutrition and most | | | | and mobility, and hugely decrease the likelihood of joint |
| importantly, lack of exercise. | | | | pain in the future. A balanced and healthy diet for your |
| A lot of pet owners turn to supplements to help aid | | | | dog which includes nutrients such as amino acids, |
| dog joint care, such as anti-inflammatory medications | | | | vitamins and minerals is extremely important in order to |
| prescribed by a veterinarian to relieve joint pain in your | | | | keep your dog a health size and relieving as much |
| pet. The side effects from these medications are | | | | pressure off their joints as possible. |
| usually very nasty though, with side effects including | | | | Doggy treats like sweet bones etc can also |
| liver problems, ulcers, vomiting and excessive urination. | | | | aggravate inflammation. Limit these snacks to a couple |
| Studies have shown that home or natural dog joint | | | | of raisin sized biscuits a day and keep your dog's joint |
| pain remedies can be just as effective as chemical | | | | inflammation down. Natural dog joint pain remedies can |
| based ones - without the adverse side effects. At | | | | easily be found on the Internet, with information about |
| home you can take care of your dog's joints by | | | | ingredients etc. |