Glucosamine For Dogs

Glucosamine For Dogs Eases The Pain Associated With Arthritis

We all love our canine companions and would do almost anything to assure they live a pain free life.  Unfortunately arthritis in dogs is quite a common ailment, but one that can be treated.  Here are some signs that you dog may be suffering from some form of arthritis:

- Reluctance to walk, climb up stairs, play or jump.
- Favoring  a limb or Limping
- Falling  behind when walking
- Trouble getting up
- Expressing discomfort  when touched
- Resisting touch in general

Common Causes of Dog Arthritis & Joint Pain :

-OsteoArthritis (OA)
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
 -Hip Dysplasia
 -Elbow (Dysplasia)
 -Knee ( Dysplasia)
 -Knee Stifle Joint
 -Osteochondrosis
 -Hypertrophic
 -Shoulder (Degeneration)
 -Wrist (Carpi)
 -Kneecap (Dislocation)

Some things you can do to relieve the pain of dog arthritis:

-Weight control:  your dog should be at or near their ideal weight to minimize the stress on the affected joints.  If your dog is overweight you may try a lower calorie dog food that is rich in omega   3’s and low in fillers.  Most dog foods are higher in omega 6’s.

-Regular exercise:   get in the habit of taking 2-3 short walks per day and avoid strenuous exercise.

-Supplements:  Glucosamine for dogs is a great way to ease the pain associated with the symptoms of canine arthritis.