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Arthritis in Dogs |
Arthritis in dogs is noticeable as a stiffening of the legs, ligaments and bones. Basically it means the cat does not walk, run or play with the looseness and flexibility it did when it was a kitten. |
Cause |
| Inflammation of the joints which may be caused by obesity, breed, lack of exercise, aging and injury trauma. |
Who |
| Any dog but affects mostly larger dog breeds or overweight dogs. |
Symptoms |
Common symptoms of arthritis in dogs include pain while walking, an unwillingness to walk or exercise or difficulty rising up from a resting position, limping or anything that indicates a change in the way your dog walks or runs. |
Detection |
Doctor Oliver or one of our staff will examine your dog while moving about and at rest and evaluate through manipulation of joints. They may also take x-rays or additional tests to determine if your dog has arthritis. |
Treatment |
Treatment can consist of analgesic drugs, corticosteroids, Glucosamine chondroitin, special diet and in rare occasions antibiotics. |
Prevention |
Regular exercise, a well-balanced meal and glucosamine chondroitin. |
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