Have you noticed that as your dog is getting older, it is slowing down and may not be as active as it once was? An aging dog can suffer from arthritis much the same as it's human companions do. Your dog's joints can become stiff and inflamed making life uncomfortable. As with human arthritis, arthritis in animals cannot be cured. Canine arthritis treatment does not have to be very expensive and there are some quick and easy things you can do to help ease the pain of this condition.
One of the first things you can do is move his bedding to a warm place. A dog that sleeps on the cold, hard ground or on hard flooring will be much more uncomfortable. A soft, fluffy pillow-like bed will ease his pain and you will probably notice a difference right away.
Another step would be to use supplements in his diet that will lessen the inflammation in the joints. One of the best solutions would be to give your dog Omega3 fatty acids or fish oil. These can be found in any store that carries vitamins and are quite readily available. Omega3 lubricates the joints making movement much easier.
The larger breed dogs seem to be more susceptible to canine arthritis than smaller breeds. It is believed that their extra weight puts more pressure on the joints, but that doesn't mean that small dogs cannot have arthritis.
Keeping your dog healthy and active will prolong it's life and regular exercise is essential even for older dogs. A dog with arthritis will not want to move about so keeping the joints in top condition will go a long way in making him happy and comfortable as he gets older.
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