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From Our Vet Dr Kenneth
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Tips & Advice
From Our Vet Dr Kenneth
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- Advice about reducing arthritis pain in your dog
- Dietary options to help manage arthritis
- Exercise tips for your arthritic dog
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Osteoarthritis is a condition that leads to pain and progressive degeneration of the joint1. It affects many aspects of a dog’s life, including limited mobility, painful joints, and a poor quality of life. Signs can often be subtle, and dogs will rarely yelp, cry, or vocalise the pain they are experiencing. It is therefore important to look out for signs like limping, slowing down on walks, being slow to rise, and having difficulty jumping.
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Yes. While many cases of osteoarthritis occur in older, overweight and larger breed dogs, the condition can affect dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds. Many cases go undiagnosed because owners assume slowing down is a natural symptom of getting older
Although the disease cannot be cured your veterinarian can recommend treatments and a long term plan to ensure your dog lives a pain free life
While we can’t stop the disease, we can manage the pain and give dogs a good quality of life. Treating pain can help maintain muscle, reduce weight, and improve quality of life – for all dogs with arthritis. Recognising and treating pain can help restore the important bond between pet owners and their dogs. Although the disease cannot be cured your veterinary surgeon can recommend treatments and a long term plan to ensure your dog lives a pain free life.
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