Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: How to Control Dog Joint Pain

Almost every pet owner who has older canines
understands the problems associated with dog
joint pain. It's almost a given that as a dog
and ages here she will develop arthritis to some
extent in their later years. Larger breed dogs
and those dogs carrying excessive weight are the
most likely to suffer from osteoarthritis. The
dogs joints that must carry more weight such as
with large dogs and overweight dogs suffer more
stress in the effects of arthritis are
accentuated by this extra mass.

Besides using natural supplementation products
and possibly even prescription drugs, there are a
number of things I canine owner can do to
alleviate their dog's joint pain. First and
foremost, it's important that your dog,
regardless of the size of his breed, maintains an
ideal weight.

In fact, dogs who are are a little bit on the
skinnier side are healthier for many reasons
besides the fact that it can also decrease the
amount of joint pain they suffer if they are
having problems with arthritis. Therefore, it's
vital for pet owners to maintain proper weights
for their dogs. OsteoArthritis can never be
cured but its painful effects can be reduced to
some extent.

Additionally, one saying that must be remembered
is that when a dog ages often times their mind
still believes they are puppies at heart. It is
extremely easy for an older dog to get too
excited during playtime and end up straining were
hurting their joints because they are afflicted
with arthritis. If your dog is suffering from
osteoarthritis always make sure to remember it is
your responsibility to watch out for them and
they do not end up hurting themselves due to the
disease.

For example, if your pet has shown signs of dog
joint pain and may have been used to jumping up
and down off of your bed their whole lives it may
be time to make or purchase a ramp or steps for
them to use. Jumping off of a tall bed is not
something you want to see your canine friend
doing who is suffering from this joint disease.

Just like in humans, old dogs enjoy a comfortable
and warm place to sleep. Hard floors and a cold
environment is no place in a dog suffering from
osteoarthritis should have to sleep.

If dog joint pain is a problem, your canine meets
all the comfort and help it can get to enjoy a
good night sleep. Enough rest rest may not get
rid of the arthritis pain but it does make a
significant difference in your pet's life. There
are many beds which can be purchased which are
made especially for canines in order to give them
a better night's rest.

Many dog owners also supply their canine friends
with a natural supplementation product such as
100% safe glucosamine. Actually, almost all of
our older canines begin getting this natural
supplement on a very regular basis once they
become middle aged.

We of course are not able to actually verify that
it does decrease dog joint pain that we have
witnessed first hand the benefits enjoyed by an
older canine who began taking glucosamine after
he or she had been suffering from joint pain
caused by arthritis. The effects were not
immediate but they could be observed in a few
weeks.

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Steve Weber has more info about dog joint pain on
his Cactus Canyon web site:
http://www.cactuscanyon.com/dog-joint-pain.htm

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