Dog Arthritis: Symptoms of Arthritis in Dogs

"The one absolute unselfish friend that humans can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts them, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is their dog " - George Graham Vest, Senator of Missouri, 1855.

There are many reasons why people own dogs. The most obvious one is keeping a dogs as pets. Dogs are also for security, to assist in farm work, for hunting and for companionship.

There are many diseases that affects dogs and one of them is arthritis. The man's best friend can not speak so it is important that the owner of the dog know what are the signs of arthritis in dogs in order seek help for the dog.

Owning a dog myself, I can say that you do not need a vet or a dog specialist to tell if your dog is sick. You can tell from the body language of the dog if it's happy, sick, angry, thirsty, hungry, in pain or it doesn't want to play.

Dogs suffer from arthritis, which is pain and swelling of joints, just as we human beings do. Paying close attention to dogs can help you detect early signs of illness in your pet and seek treatment.

Common symptoms of dog arthritis:

• Reluctant to rise and move - not moving around and playing like before.
• Licking affected joints - where it is hurting.
• Stiffness on rising or lying down.
• Tell from eyes - if its sad and unhappy.
• Reluctant to jump or climb stairs.
• Limping.
• In pain.
• Mild swelling or heat in the affected joints.

If you notice the above symptoms in your dog, it is an indication that your dog is suffering from dog arthritis. Seek treatment for your dog.

Remember, your best friend can't talk. It needs the best help you can give.