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Dog Health Problems Advice
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Arthritis in dogs is a huge problem for dogs
everywhere. Dog arthritis can affect a dog’s quality of
life. In this video, Dr. Sam discusses dog arthritis, it’s
causes, how to diagnose it and three general treatment
modalities. Predisposing factors for dog arthritis
include a dog’s conformation and body weight.
everywhere. Dog arthritis can affect a dog’s quality of
life. In this video, Dr. Sam discusses dog arthritis, it’s
causes, how to diagnose it and three general treatment
modalities. Predisposing factors for dog arthritis
include a dog’s conformation and body weight.
Arthritis in Dogs
larger breeds. Arthritis needs to be separated into two main
categories: 1) inflammation of the joint, and 2) inflammation
of the joint and bone structures associated with the joint
otherwise known as osteoarthritis. In dogs, the most
common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis
can be caused by conformational problems usually as a
result of genetics, injury or being overweight, and
sometimes a combination of all three.
Genetic causes of conformational problems for osteoarthritis
in dogs include hip and elbow dysplasia as well as
osteochondritis dissecans. Your veterinarian can help you
figure out whether your dog has any of these
conformational problems. Of course, dogs without obvious
genetic conformational conditions may still have legs that
predispose them to arthritis later in life.
Injury to any of the ligamentous structures in and around
the joint or direct injury to the joint cartilage can also
predispose your dog to arthritis. Some of these injuries can
be repaired surgically at the time of the injury to ward off
possible arthritis at a later date.
If you have a large breed dog that is overweight, arthritis
later in life is a definite possibility. If your dog has
conformational issues and/or previous joint injury, it is
especially important to keep your dog lean to keep the wear
and tear to a minimum on your dog’s legs and joints. If you
cannot feel your dog’s ribs easily, then your dog is
overweight.
Dogs diagnosed with osteoarthritis are best treated with a
combination of anti-inflammatories, joint supplements and
weight loss (if overweight). Supplements containing
chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine and omega fatty acids seem
to help arthritic dogs.
- Sam Meisler DVM
categories: 1) inflammation of the joint, and 2) inflammation
of the joint and bone structures associated with the joint
otherwise known as osteoarthritis. In dogs, the most
common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis
can be caused by conformational problems usually as a
result of genetics, injury or being overweight, and
sometimes a combination of all three.
Genetic causes of conformational problems for osteoarthritis
in dogs include hip and elbow dysplasia as well as
osteochondritis dissecans. Your veterinarian can help you
figure out whether your dog has any of these
conformational problems. Of course, dogs without obvious
genetic conformational conditions may still have legs that
predispose them to arthritis later in life.
Injury to any of the ligamentous structures in and around
the joint or direct injury to the joint cartilage can also
predispose your dog to arthritis. Some of these injuries can
be repaired surgically at the time of the injury to ward off
possible arthritis at a later date.
If you have a large breed dog that is overweight, arthritis
later in life is a definite possibility. If your dog has
conformational issues and/or previous joint injury, it is
especially important to keep your dog lean to keep the wear
and tear to a minimum on your dog’s legs and joints. If you
cannot feel your dog’s ribs easily, then your dog is
overweight.
Dogs diagnosed with osteoarthritis are best treated with a
combination of anti-inflammatories, joint supplements and
weight loss (if overweight). Supplements containing
chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine and omega fatty acids seem
to help arthritic dogs.
- Sam Meisler DVM