Lameness in dogs is a symptom of illness or injury, not a specific disease. If you see your dog limping or hesitating to put her full weight on one or more legs, you need to pay attention. Of course there are different degrees of lameness, and some are more serious than others. Symptoms of Dog […]
Dog Arthritis Products for Aging Dogs
Dog arthritis products can make your life easier and your dog with arthritis more comfortable. Knowing that your dog is happier and more active will put your mind at rest. Just making a few adjustments to your dog’s environment will make a huge difference for him. I’ll give you an overview of the kinds of […]
Dog Arthritis Treatment
With no cure for arthritis, dog arthritis treatment can include surgery, diet, exercise, weight management, medications, supplements and making physical adjustments to your pet’s surroundings. While each of these is important to helping your pet stay healthy and active, perhaps the most critical issues for Bichon Frises are weight management and lack of exercise. Fortunately […]
Canine Rheumatoid Arthritis
Canine Rheumatoid Arthritis is a form of arthritis where a dog’s immune system turns against him. Your dog’s body becomes his enemy. His immune system actually attacks his joints. Just like rheumatoid arthritis in people, rheumatoid arthritis in dogs inflames the joints and causes heat, redness, swelling, pain and tissue damage in joints. However, unlike […]
Osteoarthritis in Dogs
Osteoarthritis in dogs or degenerative joint disease, seen in about 20% of older dogs, affects their spine and joints. Even simple movements are stiff and painful. Just as with people, cold damp weather seems to make the symptoms of arthritis in dogs worse. What is Dog Arthritis? Osteoarthritis in dogs is a condition that develops […]
