Even those of us that do not have canines at home know that they are highly prone to dog arthritis. How many times have you seen some canine that moves as if it is pain? This is particularly the case with advanced aged and/or overweight canines that are generally inactive physically. Sound familiar? It could, as this is just the kind of lifestyle which causes arthritis in people, too. These days, we call arthritis a lifestyle disease with reason.
Happens to all of us
Actually, arthritis in canines is much alike to arthritis in people, as it is a crippling disease that causes hardening of the joints and muscles. And as with people, arthritis with canines is fairly common because joints will, in the normal course of events, suffer an amount of wear and tear. And as with humans, arthritis - most commonly osteoarthritis - in canines can be an uncomfortably tortuous condition which, if not treated, causes great distress.
Age factor
One thing to consider is that arthritis can affect dogs at all ages. Yes, older dogs are more vulnerable to it, but that doesn’t mean younger dogs will not get it at all. And if a puppy or young dog has suffered an accident, this increases the chances of developing gog arthritis early. And then there are infections and diseases that can bring on arthritis, such as the disease called hip dysplasia, which is a common cause of limping in dogs, and that can lead to arthritis later on.
First steps
Obviously, if your dog displays symptoms of arthritis, the first thing to do is to visit a vet. Getting the right treatment is essential as dog arthritis is not 100% curable, but, given the right kind of dog arthritis treatment, it can be kept in check.
Of course, one of the most effective ways to combat dog arthritis is to give your dog plenty of exercise, which may sound paradoxical since exercise will cause increased joint movement, but is actually of great help. That is because the exercises are not meant to be vigorous physical workouts, which will no doubt worsen the condition, but perhaps a steady walk, which releases lubricating fluids for the joints and aid their smooth movement.
See it coming
There are also, of course, over-the-counter medicines that can at least help alleviate the pain of dog arthritis, though as we have already said, there is no permanent cure. But these treatments are assuredly prescribed by the vet. And a vet is also your best bet for preventive measures, which really are the best ways to treat canine arthritis. So, assuming that dogs have an approximate life span of 14 years, if your pet is approaching 10, you should know that it’s time to ask your vet about ways to keep your dog healthy so that dog arthritis cannot strike.
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