February 28, 2008

Caring for Pets with Arthritis

If you’re a pet owner, you understand the special bond between you and your cat or dog. If you’ve ever had a sick pet, you also know how agonizing it is to see your pet in pain. Pet arthritis, usually caused by limited mobility, is especially hard to deal with, because many people suffer from this condition and can empathize.
The symptoms that you see are often just mild signs of arthritis that can be effectively alleviated. Don’t let arthritis go unchecked; if you leave this disease untreated, it will progress until even the most active breeds of dogs are left permanently immobile. If you want to help avoid these problems, and spare your pet the agony of joint pain, try the following tips.
Talk to your veterinarian before you begin any course of treatment.
You have a special relationship with your pet and understand his needs and wants, but your veterinarian has specific medical knowledge that can help diagnose and treat your pet’s arthritis. Your veterinarian will probably look over your pet’s medical records and order tests, like physical exams, x-rays or MRIs, and blood screenings, as he determines what arthritis your pet has. Osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, and degenerative joint disease are […]

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