Arthritis In Your Pet

Arthritis In Your Pet Arthritis affects one in every five adult dogs in the U.S. and is one of the most common sources of chronic pain that veterinarians treat. parthritis is the most common type of dog arthritis. Signs that your pet may have arthritis Seeming to have stiff or sore joints Common Causes Inelude: Weight gain Sleeping more Repeated trauma to the joint or old injuries. Difficulty sitting or standing Metabolic diseases. Hesitancy to jump, run or climb stairs Activity level and weight. Favoring a limb Being less alert Congenital joint diseases such as osteochondrosis, or hip and elbow dysplasia Attitude or behavior changes Decreased activity or less interest in play Potential Thenapy Options Complete physical examinatión Evaluate your pet's body condition Pain Medication Add fish oil-omega 3's to their diet Physical and acupuncture therapy with horisontal play Keep them active Supplomonts Start a glucosamine| 96 your pet does not respond to they options, chondroitin supplenment surgical intervention may be neceśsany. Sources: http://www.arthritis.org/conditions-treatments/disease-centerlarthritis-dogs/ www.dog-breedsnet/dog_arthritis.informationhtm http://www.osteoarthritisindogs.com/ http://www.huffingtorpost.com/donna-solomon-dvm/caring-for-an-arthritic-d.b.1916427html www.thenounproject.com PET MART HARMACY ENationalPositions Petita atart Makting