Human and Dog arthritis are very similar however dogs pain tolerance is much different than humans. You won’t hear your dog wailing or whining in pain. This means that noticing the symptoms of canine arthritis is crucial! Below you will find several symptoms that you need to watch out for, if these are not noticed in time it may not be as easy to treat the issue.
- Licking Habits: Watch for your dog licking his/her legs more often than usual.
- Speed Change: Watch for large changes in the time it takes your dog to do normal activities, climb onto the couch, jump on a chair etc.
- Inactivity: If you notice large changes in the general activity or lack there of.
- Changed Eating Habits: Watch for weight loss without diet changes, this can be muscle atrophy.
- Posture Changes: Does your dog lean more on his front legs, this is a common sign.
- Jumping: If your animal is jumping with both back legs together this can be a sign of onset arthritis.
Being the loving owner of a dog is something to be proud of. Spotting signs like the ones listed above can save a dog from years of pain. Again, its sad that dogs cannot communicate with humans, so as responsible owner you need to be aware of the changes listed above. 20% of dogs suffer from dog joint pain, don’t subject your loved animal to this pain. Below is a link to our recommended dog joint pain relief medication. They are offering a risk free trial of the medication so that you can see the results BEFORE you buy.
