Dogs Lack of calcium or other trace elements during growth, excess weight, injuries caused by excessive exercise intensity, etc. may cause arthritis.

Arthritis in dogs generally may present with depression, anorexia, lameness, joint swelling, heat, and sometimes oozing or ulceration. Dogs suffering from arthritis should promptly take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment.

In addition to the necessary medication, the following practices can help your dog relieve pain.

1. Control your weight.

Weight will increase the burden on the dog's joints and aggravate the wear and tear of the articular cartilage, so the dog should control the weight within a reasonable range, rather than the fatter the better.

A normal weight dog has a slightly pronounced waistline and a soft rib cage.

2. Avoid going up and down stairs.

The stairs are designed for the convenience of people. For dogs, the plane depth is too shallow, which will cause a great burden on the dog's lumbar spine and limbs.

Don't let them run wildly, or even try to lose weight by going up and down the stairs because of their cheerful posture when they are young, these behaviors should be avoided as much as possible!

3. Cut your nails regularly.

The dog's fingernails are trimmed to improve mobility by providing grip.

Anti-slip treatment should be done at home to prevent the dog from slipping and provide a supportive kennel for the dog, but it should not be too high so that it is difficult for the dog to get up.

4. Warm and dry environment.

A humid, cold environment can aggravate your dog's arthritis. Avoid letting your dog sleep directly on the cold floor.

5. Avoid strenuous exercise.

Arthritis in dogs does not mean that they cannot exercise, but they must be restrained and avoid strenuous exercise such as running and jumping.

The activity time should be short and the amount of exercise should be small. You can consider short-distance, slow walking. Swimming is also a good activity.

6. Health products.

Glucosamine, chondroitin, and fish oil can all promote joint health in dogs. Owners can choose suitable pet health care products according to their needs.

If the owner finds that the dog has the following behaviors, he should pay more attention!

After waking up, the body will be relatively stiff, and it will take a while to get up; the joints become fat and swollen, and pinch Convulsions and howls with pain; difficulty moving when standing up or squatting; always licking a certain part; suddenly becoming irritable and irritable, etc.

Take your dog to the hospital in time to check if it is arthritis. After the diagnosis, please follow the doctor's advice. If it is not arthritis, you should also pay attention to prevention!