What does arthritis mean for my dog? Dogs, like their caregivers, can develop arthritis in any of their joints. Recent research shows that 40% of dogs under the age of 4 years old have evidence of arthritis on x-rays, and […]
What is Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common chronic diseases that dogs can suffer from (much more common than heart, kidney or liver disease) and arthritis is the the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs. And unfortunately, chronic pain is one of top reasons for euthanasia.
But while arthritis isn’t curable, there are many things you can do to help your dog to live a happy, active, healthy life. The earlier that arthritis or conditions that predispose to arthritis are recognized, the much more successful long term management will be.
There are things you can do to slow the onset of arthritis and many ways to manage pain and help your best friend stay active. In this section, you’ll learn about what arthritis is, as well as some common conditions that lead to arthritis.
