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Arthritis is a condition in 20% of all dogs over 7 years old. Know to veterinarians as Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), it one of the major recurring problems in dogs that they treat. Arthritis in dogs can affect their back, elbows, shoulders, hips, and neck.
Signs of arthritis in dogs include the following:
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Favoring one sideover another. His joints could be too painful on one side, so to avoid pain he tends to put pressure on the other side.
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Unusual weight gain. He would not be getting the exercise a healthy dog gets, being lethargic and sleeping more.
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Not as playful, due to pain.
Some remedies you might want to try:
1. Diet.
Dry dog food consists mainly of grains which cause joint inflammation. A better choice would be to feed him raw or cooked meat, as well as cooked vegetables. In addition to being healthier, such a diet could help alleviate some of the swelling in his joints. Avoid spicy foods and even onions. Omega 3 fatty acids can be used as a supplement to reduce joint inflammation. Also try fish capsules and flax seed, both of which can be anti-inflammatory.
More remedies will appear in Part 2. You can also check The Canine and Feline Store for pet strollers, other products, services and information.
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