Dog Arthritis

Most dogs over the age of seven have some degree of arthritis. A very common problem of pet health is arthritis. Fortunately, at home pet care can alleviate many of the signs.

THE SIGNS

As arthritis is defined as inflammation of the joints, the primary sign is lameness. This may be seen as difficulty rising after laying down, or reluctant to bear full weight on one leg. Some pets have arthritis of their backs, and this is displayed with a hunched abdomen and reluctance to move. In certain pets you can move the affected joint and hear noise called crepitus; this is the new arthritic bone grinding against bone.

THE CAUSE

The most common type of arthritis is degenerative joint disease (DJD). This can be primary, the cause of which is unknown and secondary, following conditions involving joint instability leading to damage of the subchondral bone that line the joints. Some common causes of DJD include hip dysplasia and cranial cruciate ligament rupture.

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Other causes include joint infection, often as the result of bites or injuries or it may follow joint trauma and damage.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune mediated, erosive, inflammatory condition. Cartilage and bone are eroded within affected joints and the condition can progress to complete joint fixation, (ankylosis). It may affect single joints or multiple joints may be involved (polyarthritis). In certain dog breeds Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) factors can be detected with blood tests. Other types of immune mediated arthritis can be non-erosive, such as arthritis that is associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE). SLE is often accompanied by other clinical signs in addition to the arthritis. Infective or septic arthritis can be caused by a variety of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. Septic arthritis normally only affects a single joint and the condition results in swelling, fever, heat and pain in the joint. Before long your pet is likely to stop eating and become depressed.

SOLUTIONS

Heal your pet at home safe, naturally and effectively!!

IT'S IN THE CARTILAGE. GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE is the most important supplement to add to your pet's diet. It helps to rebuild the cartilage and delay further cartilage breakdown. It can come in a variety of combinations.

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Other supplements such as Glyco-Flex, contain green lipped mussel, which is similar to glucosamine. Glucosamine can be given in combination with chondroitin as this supplement may improve the effectiveness of glucosamine.

JENNY CRAIG. If your pet is overweight, then get him on a diet. A safe weight loss target is 15% of the body weight in a 6 month period. Any additional weight puts incredible strain on already sore joints. If you are serious about having your pet lose pounds you will see a dramatic improvement. Feed a high-quality, calorie-reduced, or elevated-fiber diet, and stop giving all table scraps and treats.