Canine Arthritis

Most aging dogs become susceptible to arthritis.  Read this article to find out how to spot some of the early signs of its onset.

How To Spot Canine Arthritis

The Daily Wag

Like your dog’s pet parents, one of the inevitable issues of old age is arthritis and achy joints. Dogs feel the same type of pain associated with old age as we humans do. Our dogs cannot tell us when they hurt so the task of discovery falls on the pet parent.

Conscientious pet owners are aware of every nuance of behavior their dog demonstrates. The trick is to spot the signs of canine arthritis early so your dog continues a great quality of life throughout their golden years. Here is what to look for:

• Reduced playtime
• Lack of enthusiasm when the leash comes out
• Difficulty getting up
• Climbing stairs one at a time
• Excessive licking of paws or joints
• Less energy and lethargic

For medium to large dogs, signs like these begin to show up around ages 8 to 10 years old, earlier for extra large breeds. Toy breeds as well may show signs of canine arthritis at an earlier age due to their delicate joints.

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