Dogs are a man's best friend most of us would like to agree to this quote if you have had dog as a pet at home.
Dogs like human are prone to arthritis.
If you would have ever noticed a limping dog or a dog that moves in a manner as if his joints are not working properly, it could be the case of dog arthritis.
There could be numerous factors which might be accountable for arthritis in dogs.
The most common reasons are as follows: * Overweight dogs are physically inactive.
If you feed the dog with meat and high fat food without any physical activity - stroll or jog, your dog will become lazy and might be prone to arthritis.
* Dog arthritis is no different from the human arthritis.
During the course of the life span the joints will suffer from wear and tear.
In extreme cases the bones might start degenerating and cause osteoarthritis.
This can be a painful and distressing for your pet.
This might even cause their death if proper treatment and care is not provided to them.
* Another major reason is the age.
A common myth is that as dogs grow older they are more prone to arthritis.
In reality, dogs of any age can suffer from arthritis.
Indeed the older dogs are more prone to arthritis and related diseases; however that does not mean that younger ones are totally immune from it.
Younger dogs might develop canine arthritis I they have sustained a joint injury.
* And last but not the least, infections and diseases can also cause arthritis in dogs.
Hip Dysplasia, is a common disease in dogs which causes limping and may develop into arthritis as they grow older.
Therefore ensure a healthy lifestyle for your dog and in case they suffer from arthritis seek a vet's advice.