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Canine Arthritis
Canine arthritis is a common ailment as dog’s age. It is similar to humans as calcification and inflammation cause joint pain and reduced activity. Some forms of arthritis like Canine Hip Dysplasia can develop early in life due to genetics and diet. Fortunately, arthritis in dogs can be treated.
Treatments for canine arthritis range from natural supplements using chondroitin and glucosamine, to veterinary prescribed drugs such as (NSAIDS) eg Metacam. Studies and actual results have shown that natural supplements such as Celadrin can be extremely effective in fighting the effects of arthritis in dogs without the potentially dangerous side effects of NSAID’s. Before deciding which treatment option is best for your dog, you should observe the signs of dog arthritis.
Signs of Dog Arthritis
1. Limping and general reduced activity.
2. Favouring one or both of the front or back limbs.
3. Morning activity or cold weather makes the dog less active.
4. Difficulty rising from a resting position, especially in the morning.
5. Pain to the touch.
6. Reluctance to jump.
If you suspect your dog has arthritis, you should know the different forms or types of arthritis. The most common disorders are listed below
Types of Dog Arthritis
Osteo-
Rheumatoid Arthritis – This is an immune mediated disease and can affect the whole
body. Several joints can be affected and the lameness can come and go without notice.
Considered a more serious condition than dog osteo-
Degenerative Disc Disease – This is where the discs in the vertebrae develop calcification and become rigid. They become less able to withstand compression. This can lead to a severe injury and paralysis if the discs rupture or become herniated.
Stifle Joint Disorder – This is a condition in which the knee and joint becomes unstable. This is usually from a stretched or torn ligament. This can also cause the joint cartilage to become damaged and inflamed.
Canine Hip Dysplasia – This is caused by looseness in the socket connecting the thighbone and hipbone. This development usually occurs when the dog is young but can develop at any age. A common sign is to hear a clicking sound when the dog walks.
Treatment Options
Natural Supplements – Most natural supplements use chondroitin and/or glucosamine as its primary ingredient. All of the glucosamine forms originate and are extracted from shellfish and chrondroitin is derived from animal cartilage. Other, more effective natural supplements include Green Lipped Mussel , Cetyl Myristeolate, and Omega 3 Fish oils. Many studies have been done which have proved the effectiveness of these supplements primarily in humans but also in dogs. Dog owners have also reported many positive outcomes for their dogs using these natural supplements.
NSAID’s (Non Inflammatory Steroid Drugs) – These drugs are obtained by prescription only. Metacam was introduced to help treat dogs with inflammation and pain associated with surgery or canine arthritis. It is effective but it must be used with caution. Search Google for “What Your Vet May Not Tell You About Rimadyl” for more detailed information.
Surgery – Surgery can be an easy decision or a very difficult decision. Often, money is a concern and some surgeries like disc surgery can cost in
the 000’s. Often, the age of the dog has to be considered when making this decision.
And the outlook and prognosis is very important. You do not want the dog to suffer unnecessarily.
At the very least, you should only consider surgery after ensuring an accurate diagnosis
has been made. This may involve taking x-
Summary – Dog Arthritis can be a very debilitating disease if left untreated. Dog owners should pay close attention to their animals and take prompt action when symptoms are noticed. Often a natural supplement is all that is needed to help your dog. Sometimes more aggressive treatments are needed such as surgery. The most important thing is to notice and diagnose the problem and then decide what treatment is best for your dog
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