Archive for the "Pet Arthritis" Category
Natural Arthritis Support for Your Pet
Sunday, May 9th, 2010Arthritis is a common health complaint in older pets. While many prescription arthritis medications are available, many people prefer to use less invasive methods to help their pets.
Some of these include making changes in the home to improve access for the sick animal; others involve natural supplements and diet changes. Some people even advocate massage [...]
NSAIDS for Pet Arthritis
Saturday, May 8th, 2010Pets cannot directly inform their owners of their pain, however, many humans who suffer from arthritis can give us an indication of how painful arthritis can be.
Pets in pain from arthritis can get relief from many medications available for the treatment of arthritis symptoms. It should be noted that natural treatment options are also available [...]
Managing Your Pet’s Arthritis
Thursday, May 6th, 2010Arthritis is a common condition for many older pets (and humans). If your pet has arthritis, you won’t be able to cure it, but you can help your pet to live more comfortably.
How Can I Tell if My Pet has Arthritis?
When your pet has arthritis, you will usually notice a change in behavior. He might [...]
Diagnosing Pet Arthritis
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010Pet arthritis can be officially diagnosed by your veterinarian. However, it is necessary for the pet owner to first notice the signs and symptoms of arthritis, as well as to understand risk factors for development. Your veterinarian will use a combination of techniques including physical exams, medical history, blood tests, and x-rays to correctly diagnose [...]
Your Questions on Canine Hip Dysplasia Answered
Friday, February 26th, 2010Canine Hip Dysplasia. Just the name sounds menacing. Taking in knowledge is the first step towards helping your dog. If you have questions that need answers, this is a good place to begin.
What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?
Canine Hip Dysplasia is a degenerative joint disease. It begins with the hip joints being too loose and [...]
Treating Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Thursday, February 18th, 2010What is Hip Dysplasia?
Dysplasia actually means “malformed hip.” Hip dysplasia in dogs, known as canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a genetically inherited condition. Hip dysplasia is cause for the development of malformed hips causing overall weakness, pain, and deterioration. This eventually develops into arthritis of the hip.
The Importance of the Hip Bone
All bones serve [...]
Treating your Pet’s Arthritis
Monday, February 15th, 2010There are many treatment options for the reduction of the signs and symptoms associated with arthritis. These treatment options should be discussed with your veterinarian to determine the best treatment or combination of treatments for your pet.
Medications
There are many medications that are commonly prescribed by veterinarians to decrease the overall pain and inflammation caused by [...]
Canine Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis: Look For These Symptoms of Dog Arthritis
Sunday, February 14th, 2010How do you know if your dog is suffering from arthritis? If your dog is experiencing joint pain, it could be caused by osteoarthritis, so it is important you learn to recognize the symptoms. Knowing what to look for can increase your chance of helping them before further joint degeneration takes place. Osteoarthritis is a [...]
Ways to Make Life Easier For Your Arthritic Pet
Saturday, February 13th, 2010In addition to the proper treatment for your pet’s arthritis, there are certain modifications that can be made to the home to make life easier for your pet. Most of these changes are fairly simple and involve the removal of certain obstacles that create challenges for your pet that can lead to increased pain.
Floor Space
It [...]
Does Your Dog Have Arthritis?
Sunday, February 7th, 2010As dogs get older, many of them begin to develop arthritis. It is believed that as many as 25-30% of family pets are affected by arthritis. Arthritis often develops early on in a dog’s life, but symptoms do not usually show up until they get older. Arthritis in dogs is common, and should not be [...]
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