Make No Bones About It! Your Pet Can Win the Fight Against Arthritis
Posted on 2009 under Dog Joints, Bones, Muscles | 3 Comments31 Oct
One of the most common ailments affecting pets as they age is arthritis. Arthritis is a degenerative condition of the joints where tissue and cartilage in the joint breaks down or becomes damaged, causing swelling and discomfort. When this occurs, your pet’s quality of life often becomes compromised, with pain causing limitations on playful activities and distress even during daily routines.
Unfortunately, arthritis is a very common problem in purebred dogs. Due to selective breeding, some dogs end up developing severe arthritic conditions that often require major surgery to alleviate the pain.
Spotting Early Signs
One of the most common examples of this type of disease is Hip Dysplasia, which occurs in the joint socket where the leg meets the hip.
