How can you help your dog with arthritis?

Answer 1

you can tell if a dog is in pain by eaither if he or she crys in pain or limps or stops eating or drinking water you can also tell if the dog will not do normal activities if this persits longer than 2-3 days please call a vet.

Answer 2

There are several things you can do to help your dog with Arthritis. First, and most importantly, make sure your dog is at his appropriate weight level - many dogs with arthritis are also overweight or obese, which makes arthritis pain much worse. Your veterinarian can help you determine the correct weight for your dog and develop a plan with you to get your dog to the correct weight.

Second, you can make some minor modifications around the house to help your dog get around. You can put ramps over portions of stairs, such as those leading down from a porch or deck to the yard to make it easier to get in and out of the house, for example.

Third, you can keep your dog moving with moderate levels of exercise - low impact walking or swimming can help your dog keep his joints moving without causing further damage.

Fourth, you can talk to your veterinarian about prescription medication for arthritis pain. There are several different medications available now, but they all require a veterinary prescription and for large dogs can become rather expensive in the long term. Also, some veterinarians will suggest giving supplements such as glucosamine and chondrotin, although the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of these supplements is fairly weak at the moment.

Answer 3

any unusual behaviors are indicative of sickness in puppies and should be attended to right away due to their size and vulnerability of being so young and what not

here are some (not all) of the symptoms: excessive & heavy panting, vomitting, diahrrea (especially over an extended period of time - call vet immediately!), blood in stool, lethargic (puppies are usually VERY active inbetween their typical "catnaps"!), constipation, any unusual urination, etc etc

all in all, puppies usually eat, drink, play, sleep, poo, pee, and that's about it. so anything off of that schedule and behavioral regimen should be of concern, both behaviorally and physically.

since i have had numerous pups (both growing up and recently), i know a little bit about this subject ---- & i would call your vet anytime you suspect anything that may be of concern - and if the vet is less than helpful, find a new one! there are PLENTY OF WONDERFUL, READY-TO-LISTEN vets out there......GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 4

Arthritis in puppies is relatively rare - if you suspect your puppy has arthritis you need to take it to a veterinarian, as the cause is generally an infection.

Signs of arthritis in a puppy would include stiffness of the joints, pain, reluctance to move and swollen or misshapen joints.

Answer 5

there is a 5 to 100 chance