Don’t think that osteoarthritis and arthritis are only suffered by the elderly. Dogs also suffer from osteoarthritis and arthritis. But are osteoarthritis and arthritis the same thing? What are the symptoms? And what are the treatments? In this post we solve all your doubts and give answers to these questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to differentiate between the two ailments, the simplest way is to look at their definition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canine osteoarthritis<\/strong> is a chronic, degenerative disease that affects the function of the joints. It appears during the ageing phase in dogs and is due to wear and tear of the joints or the ailments of old age. It can also be the result of a fracture or joint abnormality, such as hip dysplasia. This condition is more common in larger, older dogs and occurs in joints that have more movement,<\/strong> such as the hip. A loss of cartilage occurs, which causes the mobility of the bones in the joints to rub together and wear down, causing pain. It occurs from 12 years of age in the case of small breeds and from 8 years of age in the case of large breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canine arthritis<\/strong> is an inflammatory disease that can be caused by immunological, infectious or post-traumatic disorders. Arthritis can damage the synovial membrane, i.e. the layer that protects the body’s joints, and can occur at any time in a dog’s life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your vet will advise you on the specific medication best suited to your dog’s condition, and the treatment is sure to help your dog feel much better and suffer less pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But there are also some habits that can ease the pain<\/strong> and that you should include in your dog’s daily routine, as they will help to slow down the progress of the disease and considerably improve the dog’s quality of life:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat treatments are available to combat osteoarthritis and arthritis in dogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n