{"id":337,"date":"2019-01-17T04:46:20","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T04:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/discountpetcare.improvepetcare.com\/?p=337"},"modified":"2019-01-17T04:48:38","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T04:48:38","slug":"arthritis-in-dogs-types-symptoms-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/discountpetcare.improvepetcare.com\/arthritis-in-dogs-types-symptoms-and-treatment","title":{"rendered":"Arthritis in Dogs \u2013 Types, Symptoms and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Arthritis in dogs is an age-old problem that affects mainly older dogs. This disease can be very painful to your pal due to excessive pain in the joints and other body areas. Hence, it is imperative for you the pet parent to take your pal to the vet as soon as you see minor changes in his gait and behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Canine arthritis can occur in various parts of the body. The following are the more common places where arthritis can start kicking in.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Arthritis in Back Legs \u2013<\/strong> The most common type of arthritis in dogs is in the back or hind legs. Due to old age, the legs tend to become weak and they find it hard walk or even get up. This issue can also be due to lower back problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Arthritis in Hips \u2013<\/strong> Hip dysplasia is the root cause of such type of arthritis in dogs. This condition is mainly due to abnormalities in the hip socket region. It can lead to arthritis if not monitored or taken care of, properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Arthritis in Knees \u2013<\/strong> Knee problems can also lead to arthritis in dogs. Luxating patella, a medical condition related to the knees can more often than not lead to osteoarthritis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Spinal Arthritis &#8211;<\/strong> This type of arthritis can cause serious damage and pain to a dog\u2019s spine or backbone. A type of spinal arthritis known as \u201clumbosacral spondylosis\u201d affects a dog\u2019s lower spine and largely affects older dogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>Symptoms of Arthritis in Dogs<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In dogs, arthritis symptoms can be very subtle. The following are symptoms which will aid you in detecting whether or not your canine friend has arthritis or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Changes in behavior<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Changes in walking style<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Difficulty in getting up after a rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Licking joints<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Pain when touching their joints<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Reluctance to be active<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Stiffness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Swellings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Urinating indoors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #333399;\"><strong>Treating Arthritis in Dogs<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Your dog, at some point in time, will get affected with arthritis. One of the main reasons behind this is due to age. The older your pal gets, the chances or arthritis increases manifold. Hence, preventing arthritis is close to impossible but treating it, isn\u2019t. Treatment methods of arthritis are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">A complete change in lifestyle right from a change in diet to adding more exercise to your pal\u2019s daily routine can reduce or even cure arthritis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Water therapy is another great way to treat arthritis. In fact, excessive fluid intake is known to cure almost all the diseases in the world as it assists the body to function properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Surgery may be required especially if it\u2019s a case of a torn ligament, cartilage damage or any such major issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Physiotherapy can also be looked into as a treatment method to bolster mobility and decrease joint pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Laser therapy, magnetic therapy, ultrasound therapy, and acupuncture are other means of curing arthritis in dogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Since arthritis is a condition that cannot be prevented, it is important to go past that and find ways to cure it. Hence, follow any of the above-mentioned treatment methods to reduce or treat arthritis in dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arthritis in dogs is an age-old problem that affects mainly older dogs. This disease can be very painful to your pal due to excessive pain in the joints and other body areas. Hence, it is imperative for you the pet parent to take your pal to the vet as soon as you see minor changes in his gait and behavior. Canine arthritis can occur in various parts of the body. 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