Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Are There Cures For Dog Arthritis?

It is extremely common in older canines for them
to develop some degree of dog arthritis as they
become older. The level this disease affects the
pet has to do with several factors which include
the type of breed they are and also their
genetics. I'll discuss here both of these issues
and also some factors which can be controlled by
the owner when a pet is diagnosed with osteo
arthritis.

Got arthritis is a degenerative disease which
attacks the tissue inside the joints.
Osteoarthritis in canines is exactly the same
type of disease which is found in many humans.
There is no cure for the disease in dogs or
humans but there are treatments which can't ease
the symptoms somewhat.

With respect to the breed of your pet, larger
canines are more susceptible to dog arthritis
within our small breed dogs. One of the main
reasons for this fact is that heavier dogs suffer
from more stress on their joints then do lighter
weight dogs. Your dog arthritis is present, this
added burden on the joints simply aggravates the
condition. Additionally, large breed dogs have a
shorter lifespan and problems, such as dog
arthritis, are often magnified and occur earlier
in dog years then do the same diseases in smaller
pets.

Another cause of osteoarthritis, and won the pet
owner has no control over, is simply genetics.
Just as with people, some of our pets are more
genetically inclined to some conditions that are
others. There of course is nothing that can be
done if this is the case with your canine.

One of the most important factors affecting the
progression and severity of canine arthritis that
owners can have control over is the current
weight of their pet. Overweight animals have
more problems than do those with proper weights.
It is so very important as an owner that you
monitor and aggressively manage your dogs proper
weight. All things being equal, overweight
animals have far more problems with joint
arthritis then do those who are slightly on the
lean side. It may be difficult to achieve weight
loss for control in older canines but it's very
important when attempting to control the symptoms
of dog arthritis.

All we seek your veterinarians advise when you
suspect osteoarthritis has become an issue in
your pet. He or she will suggest several
treatment options that can make your dog's life
much happier and less painful while suffering
from the arthritic problems. Many of the
alternative treatments involve using all-natural
glucosamine products which are safe and highly
effective in mitigating the painful effects of
dog arthritis.

As a side note, be aware that many of the
prescription alternatives for treating the
disease have many side effects, some of them
quite severe, and it's important to ask your vet
the details about these issues before giving your
pet the prescribed medications. Dog join
arthritis is a serious disease that can be
managed effectively with proper supervision and
supplementation products.

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If you'd like more info about treating dog
arthritis, I have more articles about it on my
site:
http://www.cactuscanyon.com/dog-arthritis.htm

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