Managing Arthritic pains in senior dogs

Let us understand how we can help our senior pers dealing with arthritis.

What is Osteoarthritis in dogs?

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes joint inflammation in dogs

Risk of Arthritis in Dogs

1. Genetics 2. Conformation 3. Specific Breeds 4. Obesity 5. Old Age 6. Congenital disabilities.

Available Treatments

1. Low Intensity exercise 2. Meds for eliminating joint inflammation 3. Supplements for Joints 4. Water Therapy

Managing Pain at Home

There are certain measures that you can perform to helps managing the arthritic pain in your dogs

Light Exercise

1. Stretching back and forth 2. Small walks with little breaks 3. Stretching hind legs for muscle relax.

Giving Certain Food Items

1. Garlic Clove 2. Ginger 3. Omega 3 and olive oil 4. Turmeric 5. Pumpkin seeds

Obesity Management

Managing obesity is important as it will create pressure over the spine and back leg joints. this could lead to paralysis and inability to walk in old age.

Orthopedic Beds

Provide them with orthopedic beds to prevent your pet from sleeping on the floor and feel increased joint pain.

Warming Pad

Warming pads are effective in helping your pet have a relaxed sleep when the muscles gets relaxed.

Giving Food in a Raised Bowl

Giving food in a raised bowl will educe the stress from their joint, and spine by balancing the weight.

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As we grow old our pets too- their old bones might not be able to work like before, that's where they need us.