Exercise helps reduce dog arthritis pain…

If you’re looking for ways to relieve your pet’s pain from dog arthritis and improve his mobility, dog physical therapy may be a way to supplement or replace traditional drug treatment.

Nearly a quarter of all dogs are affected by arthritis but in older dogs it is more like 90%. Arthritis can be very painful for your pet and can result in a number of physical problems and problems with temperament. Some common symptoms of this condition include lameness, irritability, licking or worrying at the joints.

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Dog arthritis is a serious condition that if left untreated can eventually lead to a severe reduction in the quality of life of your pet. If your dog is recumbent, your aim is of course to get your dog back on its feet and weight bearing as soon as possible, but this is not always easy. However, with the correct application of dog physical therapy and arthritis pain exercises for canines,  your pet’s arthritis symptoms can be greatly reduced and recovery from more invasive treatments such as surgery can be both improved and shortened in duration.

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Dog arthritis is a debilitating condition however there are various treatments available such as surgery, oral supplements and painrelief or anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce symptoms and help your dog successfully recover. One of the best things you can do to recover your dog is to get him mobile as early as is possible. This is best achieved with dog physical therapy techniques.

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