Dog arthritis is generally an age related condition and is one of the most common diseases in canines. It can affect your pet at any age, especially if your pet is over weight. It's especially common in large breed dogs (over 60 lbs), such as German Shepherds, Labradors, Golden Retrievers and the like.
It is the breakdown of cartilage between the joints that causes your pet pain while moving. This is the is almost identical pain people feel when they have arthritis.
Many pet owners have taken a preventative approach to try and fend off these age related issues of movement and pain. If you want to start your pet on such a treatment program it should be done before the get to be five. The primary supplements that you would give your pet would include Chondroitin and Glucosamine. They have been shown to help promote healthy joints in not only dogs, but humans too.
Once your pet starts showing symptoms of canine arthritis you must now turn your attention to reducing your pet's pain.
The primary thing you need to do is identify any symptoms of pain in your dog. These symptoms can range from sleeping more, walking instead of running, not wanting to play, or showing stiffness when getting up. Anything that is not normal can be a sign of pain and stiffness and should be evaluated as soon as possible by your Vet. Dogs don't generally show pain unless it's severe. If they are experiencing moderate pain they can mask it by moving slower, looking stiff and not moving as much. Be on the lookout.
Once your dog has been examined by your Vet you will know if you need to start some type of medication to relieve the stiffness and pain. Most times your Vet will recommend an NSAID, an anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drug. These medications can usually treat arthritis effectively, but the downside is possible side effects and a high cost. There may be side effects and each pet has different levels of tolerance to each individual drug.
Many pet owners have worried about with the cost and side effects of the prescribed drugs and have sought out more tolerant and less costly alternative treatments. Some have found that natural supplements have shown to be an outstanding way to relieve the pain of their pets arthritis.
My Lab Brandy was eleven when she started taking an NSAID. Other than the very high cost it was an effective treatment and helped her pain. Due to the dosage required for my 75 pound dog it was costing me over $100 a month to keep her pain free. This very pricey treatment caused me to attempt to find an alternative treatment that was less expensive, but still provided pain relief with better mobility. I found that in a natural supplement that was both affordable and effective.
Don't think that high priced prescription medicines are the only answer. You also can find an affordable and effective natural arthritis dog treatment. I did and I was extremely happy with the results!
It is the breakdown of cartilage between the joints that causes your pet pain while moving. This is the is almost identical pain people feel when they have arthritis.
Many pet owners have taken a preventative approach to try and fend off these age related issues of movement and pain. If you want to start your pet on such a treatment program it should be done before the get to be five. The primary supplements that you would give your pet would include Chondroitin and Glucosamine. They have been shown to help promote healthy joints in not only dogs, but humans too.
Once your pet starts showing symptoms of canine arthritis you must now turn your attention to reducing your pet's pain.
The primary thing you need to do is identify any symptoms of pain in your dog. These symptoms can range from sleeping more, walking instead of running, not wanting to play, or showing stiffness when getting up. Anything that is not normal can be a sign of pain and stiffness and should be evaluated as soon as possible by your Vet. Dogs don't generally show pain unless it's severe. If they are experiencing moderate pain they can mask it by moving slower, looking stiff and not moving as much. Be on the lookout.
Once your dog has been examined by your Vet you will know if you need to start some type of medication to relieve the stiffness and pain. Most times your Vet will recommend an NSAID, an anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drug. These medications can usually treat arthritis effectively, but the downside is possible side effects and a high cost. There may be side effects and each pet has different levels of tolerance to each individual drug.
Many pet owners have worried about with the cost and side effects of the prescribed drugs and have sought out more tolerant and less costly alternative treatments. Some have found that natural supplements have shown to be an outstanding way to relieve the pain of their pets arthritis.
My Lab Brandy was eleven when she started taking an NSAID. Other than the very high cost it was an effective treatment and helped her pain. Due to the dosage required for my 75 pound dog it was costing me over $100 a month to keep her pain free. This very pricey treatment caused me to attempt to find an alternative treatment that was less expensive, but still provided pain relief with better mobility. I found that in a natural supplement that was both affordable and effective.
Don't think that high priced prescription medicines are the only answer. You also can find an affordable and effective natural arthritis dog treatment. I did and I was extremely happy with the results!
About the Author:
Mike Roberts has owned and hunted Labradors for over 30 years. He is interested in eliminating hip and joint pain in dogs. Read his articles on pet arthritis and hip dysplasia surgical alternatives for more information.
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