Dog arthritis is a debilitating disease that affects your dog’s ability to move. The disease attacks the cartilage in the joints, and when there is damage to the cartilage tissue it becomes difficult and painful for the dog to walk. In the advanced stages of the disease, “bone to bone” contact occurs. This means there is no longer enough cartilage left and bones are exposed to each other, without any cushioning, causing the dog to experience extreme pain just by sitting down or standing up.
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