{"id":4165,"date":"2020-09-11T10:57:41","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T14:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/?p=4165"},"modified":"2023-09-25T12:07:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T16:07:00","slug":"signs-of-arthritis-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/signs-of-arthritis-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of Arthritis in Dogs \u2014 Symptoms and Treating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This article is contributed by\nguest writer, Vicki Smirvova (Senior Content Editor at <\/em>ThePets.net<\/em><\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Arthritis in Dogs \u2014 Symptoms and Treating<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Arthritis is very common in dogs. Older dogs, obese\ndogs, and some breeds are more prone to arthritis. Osteoarthritis and arthritis\nare generally assumed to be the same disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arthritis can be defined as inflammation of the\njoints. Joints are present throughout the body, so one or more joints can be\naffected, but most high-pressure joints are the most affected, such as the\nhips, shoulders, knees, and elbows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many factors can affect your dog’s joints and cause\narthritis, but you should be able to identify and manage it, as this condition\nis very painful for your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A scientific report by NCBI suggests\nthat osteoarthritis affects 11.4% of affective individual’s life span and\nfurther impacts canine welfare at an individual and population level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will discuss the signs of arthritis, its causes, the predisposing factor, and the treatment regimen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is arthritis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, arthritis is an inflammation of\nthe joints. The joints of dogs are usually covered with a layer of cartilage to\nprotect the bones from friction. A joint fluid allows the two surfaces to slide\non each other with minimal friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In arthritis, the cartilage wears down and tears\nover time or for some other reason, causing friction of two bone surfaces. The\njoint will become stiffer, and your dog will experience pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As this condition progresses, it can lead to\nosteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. It is also\na slowly progressive condition that can cause cartilage degeneration,\nsynovial fluid and membrane changes, and bone margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the signs of arthritis in dogs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dog may show different signs of joint pain,\ndiscomfort, and stiffness due to arthritis. You need to be very careful to\nmonitor your dog’s daily activity, and movement or any behavior changes for\nearly detection of illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the common signs of arthritis in dogs, but your dog doesn’t need to show all symptoms simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n