Checklist for Arthritis With Winter’s arrival, arthritis normally worsens in pets as well as people. If you answer yes to any of the questions below, ask your vet to examine your dog for arthritis. Does your dog show any of these signs? Difficulty getting up after rest Lying down or resting more than usual Stiffness [...]
Arthritis affects one in five dogs. They can’t tell you about it so look out for these signs. 1. Reluctance to walk or play 2. Difficulty climbing stairs 3. Difficulty jumping or getting into the car 4. Limping 5. Lagging behind on walks 6. Difficulty getting up from resting 7. Pain when touched 8. Change [...]
At this time of year we see many cases of pets with sore joints. You may not be aware that arthritis is a common cause of lameness in older pets. It can also cause problems in some unlucky young animals. Arthritis is a term that means joint (arth~ ) and inflammation ( ~itis). Joints can [...]
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