Labrador Retrievers are considered one of the most popular dogs in the world. For pet owners and animal lovers, their gentle nature, intelligence, and affability, make them a perfect choice for families. As a working dog, Labrador Retrievers can be trained to become involved in police work, a faithful companion for the disabled, and bird hunting enthusiasts all over the world continue to rely on this special breed.
Labradors typically lead a healthy life, with a life expectancy of 12 to 13 years. However, there are also certain conditions and diseases that Labs are prone to. These include hereditary myopathy, eye problems, ear infections, and hip and elbow dysplasia. The last condition is common among large breed dogs and is quite painful, even debilitating if osteoarthritis develops as a secondary condition.
Like many other breeds, Labrador Retrievers can be prone to obesity. Without regular exercise and a closely monitored diet, there is a tendency to develop associated illnesses and conditions due to excess weight. Apart from osteoarthritis, overweight Labrador Retrievers may also develop diabetes as they grow older.
Taking your pet for daily walks and allowing it to make occasional runs in the park or country fields is sufficient exercise to keep it lean and fit. However, once your pet is diagnosed with arthritis, it may be advisable to avoid strenuous activities all together, but continue taking your pet for leisurely walks. Exercise helps prevent stiffness in their joints and encourages easier mobility. Plus, if your dog is anything like mine, they absolutely love going out. Jus hearing the leash jingle gets her very excited. Arthritis in pets is common so medications and supplements are available to help your pet deal with arthritis conditions and symptoms.
Leading supplements for canine arthritis often contain the substance glucosamine as its main ingredient. Recent studies have found that this substance is quite effective in relieving pain and assists replenishing the damaged cartilage found in arthritic joints. Glucosamine has shown to be more effective when combined with chondroitin, and many formulas contain both to take advantage of this. However, in itself glucosamine is found to be quite effective in reducing the swelling and inflammation in joints, reducing arthritic pain significantly.
There are always a lot of ways to easily manage this condition and a lot of effective supplements out there that will ensure that your pet gets to enjoy its daily activities for the rest of its life.
There are several brands of glucosamine supplements available on the market, and pet owners should look for one that contains quality ingredients. Stick with brand names with lots of positive customer reviews. Liquid glucosamine is a good choice and for pet owners, this making dosing them a breeze compared to pills. Liquids have also been found to be highly effective in providing faster pain relief, due to better absorption.
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