| Dog joint pain encompasses a good number of | | | | Dog joint pain is usually solved by a lot of pet owners |
| conditions dogs experience, from simple inflammation | | | | by giving their dogs natural supplements that may be |
| and pain to more serious concerns like rheumatism | | | | used to prevent joint injuries and treat joint and muscle |
| and arthritis. These conditions include osteoarthritis | | | | pains. Also, some pet owners think that using synthetic |
| (cartilage between bones breaks down, thus bones | | | | drugs may do more harm than good to an animal like |
| get pounded against each other) and dysplasia in | | | | a dog. |
| different parts of the dog's muscular and skeletal | | | | However, if the condition is serious such that it is |
| system (ill-formed bone and joints). | | | | already affecting the dog's usual routines or appetite, |
| SYMPTOMS | | | | having a veterinarian check the dog is strongly |
| Dog joint pain is difficult to detect because it affects | | | | recommended. This should be done for the vet to stop |
| the internal system of canines. Since joints are inside | | | | any aggravation of whatever situation the dog is in. |
| the dog's body, no external manifestations or | | | | Vets will usually advise a change of diet and more |
| symptoms can usually be seen. So try to carefully | | | | physical activity like exercise and a dosage of |
| observe your dog. If a dog is awkward in moving or | | | | anti-inflammatory medicine to ease and eventually stop |
| walking, or has some unusual movements or ticks, | | | | any swelling or pain. |
| something may be wrong inside the dog's body. | | | | PREVENTION |
| If the dog appears too stiff or whimpers a lot when | | | | To prevent dog joint pain, a dog's ideal weight should |
| standing or even at ease, you may want to consult a | | | | be maintained and must be supported with the dog |
| vet as soon as possible. A dog's irritability and its | | | | taking in a healthy diet. Some foods actually aid in joint |
| unwillingness to be petted, played, or stroked can also | | | | inflammation, so it is prescribed that the dog should |
| be a red flag for joint problems. You may also notice | | | | avoid them. Also, increased exercises for the dog |
| some swelling or thickening of the dog's appendages. | | | | promotes limber joints and decreases the possibility of |
| Beware of these signs, as these may be symptoms | | | | inflammation in the future. As mentioned earlier, |
| of problems in your dog's joints. Worse, more serious | | | | synthetic medicine may promote and cause other |
| health conditions might cause these symptoms. These | | | | health problems like ulcers and kidney and liver |
| manifestations of dog joint pain, if left untreated, can | | | | damage, so it is advisable for the vet to check other |
| lead to more serious problems. | | | | side effects and inform the dog owner of |
| CAUSES | | | | consequences in case a prescription for |
| Dog joint pain is caused by a number of factors, the | | | | anti-inflammatory is furnished. Some vets prescribe |
| most common being an injury. Other causes that may | | | | omega-3 fatty acids from seafood, as it is said to be |
| not be too obvious but still play a major part are lack | | | | helpful in controlling pain that is already chronic. Other |
| of physical activity by dogs, poor nutrition, too much | | | | known solutions are bioflavinoids and even |
| weight, and genetics. | | | | acupuncture. |
| SOLUTION | | | | |