Canine Arthritis & Its Effects on Senior Pets
Arthritis is an affliction that many dogs suffer from, especially as they get older.
According to a study sponsored
by Pfizer Animal Health, as many as 20% of adult dogs may suffer from arthritis.
Just as with...
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Canine Arthritis & Its Effects on Senior Pets
Arthritis is an affliction that many dogs suffer from, especially as they get older.
According to a study sponsored
by Pfizer Animal Health, as many as 20% of adult dogs may suffer from arthritis.
Just as with humans, the
causes for canine arthritis are spread over a wide array of factors including genetics, previous injuries or
accidents, infection, immune system problems, and excessive strain through repeated activities and exercises.
If your dog does have arthritis, then canine obesity plays a significant role in the amount of pain your dog feels
from.
The reason for this is simple: obesity places undue stress and pressure on your dog’s joints, and can
therefore accelerate the degeneration of joints and aggravate the symptoms of arthritis.
Basically, there are three general types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Infectious Arthritis
(Septic Arthritis).
Hip Dysplasia, although not a type of arthritis is a dege
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