La arthritis in dogs It occurs in one in five, and it is inflammation of the joints. This inflammation is degenerative, so the dog loses mobility, and it is also painful. It is a problem that cannot be avoided but that we can stop so that it does not get worse.
The older and overweight dogs they have more pronounced arthritis, and the disease tends to get worse if it is not taken care of, so action must be taken. The first thing we must do is recognize the symptoms of the appearance of possible arthritis to take the dog to do tests to the veterinarian to know the state of its joints and take the necessary measures in case it is arthritis.
La limp it is one of the clearest signs. With old age this worsens, and in times when there is more humidity the lameness is usually more pronounced. Due to specific issues, such as because a leg has been damaged, we should not think that it is osteoarthritis, but if we see that it is recurrent, we should already do the tests at the veterinarian.
Another of the signs that arthritis affects you are the trouble getting up. The pain and swelling make it harder for them to move, and sitting and getting up takes a lot more effort, so they will probably try to avoid it.
The pain that it causes in their joints internally makes many of them resort to compulsive licking, even creating leg wounds. To avoid this, they will have to be given medication to relieve pain.
La joint stiffness It occurs when the arthritis is already advanced, so it is something that happens over time, but we must see the problem first. The veterinarian will give us the medication and guidelines to prevent this problem from advancing rapidly and reducing quality of life.