Dog owners need to provide this. Aside from food, shelter, affection, and the occasional bath, a dog should be given enough physical activity to keep the animal fit and healthy. In addition, a well exercised dog is usually a better behaved dog and does not usually become hyperactive or bored when left alone.

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The main goal of dog physical therapy is to maintain or improve a dog’s quality of life by making sure that the mobility of the dog is not hampered by any disease or injury. Therefore, methods used in dog physical therapy are for prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

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Dog physical therapy for dog arthritis can make a great difference to the quality of life of your pet. It is divided into two categories. The first one is passive movement therapy. In this category, massage and stretching techniques are employed. The second category is active therapy.

With active therapy for dog arthritis, the animal is encouraged to move. The main goal of active therapy is to improve muscle strength, balance, and coordination. This is why dog active therapy employs exercises and utilizes equipment such as treadmills, therapy balls, and resistance bands.

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Weight control is one of the things that can have an immediate impact on dogs experiencing the pain and swelling of dog arthritis. Yet it can be one of the hardest things to accomplish.

Reducing your dog’s weight helps in two ways:

• It reduces the stress on the joints and the muscle groups that support those joints. And when you reduce the stress on those joints, you give them the opportunity to heal.
• It will reduce the inflammation of arthritis. Fat is now known to worsen many types of chronic inflammation including arthritis – it is not just benign flab but is now considered pro-inflammatory.

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