What Sort Of Pet Arthritis Treatment Does Your Pet Need?

If you live with a pet, you know that creature like the back of your hand. You will know if he or she is having any pain or discomfort. Our pets count on us to take care of them. We may know they are not well but if they have arthritis, here are a few symptoms to help you in case you need to get your pet some pet arthritis treatment:

• Soreness when you touch them


• Problems when they get up from a resting position


• Limping


• Hesitancy to jump, walk up or down stairs, walk or climb


• Generally walking slower


• Shying away from you if they think you are going to touch them


• Change in their personality, even if this is a minor change

Larger dogs often suffer from hip arthritis or arthritis in their hind legs. This can be the case with cats too. Like us this usually happens when they get older and are not so sprightely as they were when they were young. This is why you might think it's a general slowing down and not a disease. However, observe your pet for several days and if they have one or more of the above issues, go to your veterinarian to get them checked out.

Like arthritis in humans, pet arthritis does not have a cure yet. However, we can do a lot to help with the pain and inconvenience your pet is going through:

• Get your pet diagnosed by a veterinarian


• Let your veterinarian give you all the advice he or she can offer and consider the treatment plan


• Don't let up on exercise. Dogs, particularly still need to go for their walks, even if at a slower pace.


• If your pet is overweight, get him on a diet. Overweight means more pressure on those joints.


• Check with friends to see if their pets have had similar problems and what they did about it.


• Research online so you get a good picture of how to help with pet arthritis treatment.


• Research glucosamine, especially in liquid form

As you can see, there are many things you can do to help your pet. Glucosamine is known to help pets and in liquid form is easy to administer. It is also important to make your pet feel as comfortable as possible. Make sure he or she is warm and kept away from cold spots and drafts. Check out his or her pet bed and/or blanket. Maybe they are wearing thin and need replacing.

Keep observing your pet. They often are subtly telling us what is best for them. If your pet starts lying down in an unusual place, then check it out. Maybe it is sunnier than his or her old one. Pay attention and let them guide you.