Treating Dog Arthritis

Dog arthritis, also known as canine arthritis, is a real problem for many dogs, old and young. Your dog does not have to be very old to have dog arthritis. With that said, most dogs suffering from dog arthritis are old and of a large breed. X-rays, blood work and ultrasounds can be used to determine if your dog is suffering from dog arthritis, although most dogs will show visible signs of having dog arthritis. Dog arthritis can affect the neck, shoulders, elbows, hips and back of your dog, making life very painful and miserable for a dog suffering from dog arthritis. Read our page about dog arthritis signs for more information.

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There are many treatments available for dog arthritis that can be prescribed by your veterinarian. There are also many things you can do at home to help ease the pain of dog arthritis. Make sure your dog has a soft bed to lie down on. A warm, soft place to lie will ensure your dog with dog arthritis a comfortable resting area. Using a hot water bottle or a hot towel to apply moist heat to your dog's joints will help relieve the pain of dog arthritis.

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Gently massaging the muscles around your dog's joints can help ease some of the pain of dog arthritis. Keeping your dog warm and dry on cold and wet days will help your dog to not feel as much pain from dog arthritis. Cold weather can stiffen the joints, making dog arthritis even more painful. Keeping your dog at a healthy weight will help ease the pain of dog arthritis. Being overweight can put more stress on the joints, causing unneeded pain and suffering to your dog. Gentle exercise can also help reduce the pain of dog arthritis. Providing a ramp for your dog with dog arthritis instead of him or her climbing stairs will help your dog. Climbing stairs can put more stress on aching joints and be very painful with dog arthritis.

Dog arthritis does not mean the end of your dog's happy life. With a few extra steps you can ensure a healthy and comfortable life for your dog suffering from dog arthritis.