If your dog is suffering from arthritis or is in the beginning stages of arthritis, there is help! If you are not sure of sins of arthritis in dogs this article will help you better understand what arthritis is and common signs of arthritis in dogs.
Arthritis is an inflammation of a joint that causes pain, swelling and stiffness. Arthritis is also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease. Joints commonly affected with arthritis include the knee, ankle, elbow, shoulder, and the hips. The joints between the vertebrae of the backbone also can develop arthritis.
The physiological changes that occur in pets are virtually identical to those of the human body. Essentially, it is the "breakdown" of the (protective) cartilage that covers or protects the ends of bones at the joint. Arthritis in dogs can be hereditary and can also be caused by trauma.
Arthritis can happen to any age dog, however adult dogs are more prone to dog arthritis. Dogs with arthritis normally display signs of limping, difficulty rising from a resting position, personality change, sensitive to touch, and may be reluctance to climb stairs, run, or even walk.
If your dog shows any of these signs there is a healthy alternative to costly vet bills and drugs. A daily joint supplement may be the perfect answer. Even if your senior dog is not showing any signs of arthritis, a daily supplement may be a great way to prevent future arthritis with a holistic approach instead of high doses of pain medication and inflammatory drugs often used for treatment.
A dog supplement NuJoint Plus offers a suffering dog relief from inflammation and pain while minimizing side effects that many prescription drugs carry.
Here are several common questions asked by dog owners:
How should I treat a dog with arthritis?
There are a number of choices for treating pets with arthritis. We have found NuJoint to work well for dogs of all ages suffering with arthritis and as a preventive for senior dogs. NuJoint Plus offers a solution to preventing and helping treat arthritis in dogs.
My vet wants to put my dog on steroids, is that a good idea?
Drugs such as corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications are not typically harmful when used correctly. However, when trying to do the most natural and holistic thing for your dog, it would be wise to consider all options before using steroids to treat dog arthritis.
My dog does now show any signs of arthritis, but I am worried about that later down the road. Should we supplement our dogs diet now?
If your dog is not showing any signs of arthritis a daily dog supplement such as NuVet Plus would work great to increase your dogs over all health and work as a preventative and protect your dog from free radicals.
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