Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Subtle Signs Of Arthritis, Causes And Treatments

Pet Parents want their pets to stay healthy, happy and playful. However there are always some situations that don’t let them have their 100% life imagined with canines. Isn’t it? Arthritis is one such health condition that may snatch away all the perkiness from pets. Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that generally involves inflammation of one or more joints. Although there are a number of Arthritis types, Osteoarthritis is the most common one. 



Symptoms of Arthritis can be very subtle and may go unnoticed until you observe and recognize the changes in pet’s movements, activity and habits. Here are some of the minute symptoms that may help you determine the probability of Arthritis in your furry friends:

Signs- Peep real nice

Difficulty in moving in the morning due to stiff joints
Biting or licking joints
Seems unexcited about the run, walk or play that he/she used to love
Lack of enthusiasm for climbing the stairs or jumping into the car
Limping with one or more legs
Groaning or yelping occasionally
Avoids getting up once stationed at some place
These are some minor symptoms that may be indicating joint issues in canines and felines. However have you ever wondered what causes these joint problems in pets when you take care of him/her with all your heart and economy? Well, the following could be the reasons of your pet’s weak joints:

Causes- Cut to care
Obesity is one of the major causes of Arthritis in dogs and cats at a younger age. Cut their diet and add exercises to keep them in shape.

Dislocations, fractures or trauma may later take the shape of arthritis. Add joint care supplements that prevent joint inflammation.

Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Dysplasia, highly inherited conditions may dislocate your pet’s hip or elbow that may lead to arthritis. Check for this condition in puppy’s parents and start supplementing at an early age to avoid arthritis.

Do not oversee your pet limping without any injury. That can be a dislocated knee cap. This condition is common in smaller breeds resulting in lameness and chronic pain.

Ligament rupture in knees makes the joints unstable and may become the cause of severe arthritis if gone untreated.

Treatments- Exercises for you
To overcome the above mentioned causes it is necessary to visit your vet if you see your pet is in pain that has no visible wound, is limping or lethargic. Giving a hot water bath may help your pet feel better with the joints. Warm and cosy bedding can be comforting for pets in such situations. Special joint diets and treats such as Hill’s prescription diet j/d Mobility Canines canned food, Eukanuba Daily Care Sensitive Joints, etc. may help your pets recover damaged joints. However the most effective solution to prevent or treat arthritis may be the use of joint supplements such as:

Joint Guard 
Paw Osteocare Chews
Natural Animal Solution’s Osteoforte Caps
Natural Animal Solution’s Nature’s Organic Calcium

Are you now prepared to fight arthritis in canines and felines? The combination of joint care diet, supplementaries and exercises may help you fight joint inflammation and arthritis in pets. Set your goals today to keep your pets sturdy and fit!

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