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Twenty-five to thirty percent of dogs develop joint disease. That is why it’s so important to take notice of any of the signs that could indicate that your dog is beginning to suffer from any inflammatory illness. Joint disease is more likely in larger dogs and some forms are congenital in pure breed pets. If you see any warning signs take your dog to the vet and work out a health regimen for him.

You can also give your dog a glucosamine and chondroitin table. It will help lubricate his cartilage. The normal dosage is a 500 mg tablet per ten pounds of body weight one time daily. MSM is an organic sulphur that studies have shown relieves arthritic pain, slows joint deterioration, and reduces inflammation. It hasn’t any negative side effects. Since dogs don’t usually get enough Omega 3’s in their diets, give your dog a supplement like fish oil tablets to get these fatty acids. It helps reduce swelling in joints.

The choice to help your dog get relief from arthritis or to prevent it from developing is yours. As you can see there are several ways to keep your dogs joints healthy that you can utilize. Really it depends on how much time you have whether or not you would make your dog’s food yourself, give him supplements, or feed him commercial dog food made to help treat arthritis. And definitely your vet’s opinion on your dog’s diet is a consideration. Many vets do recommend supplements and arthritis food formulas for treatment of arthritis in dogs.

These are some signs indicating that your dog is developing arthritis. Doesn’t want to play, walk, run, climb stairs; Doesn’t want to be petted or touched; Falling behind when you walk him; Has a hard time getting up from a prone position; Limps.

In addition to keeping your dog fit & healthy, there are many types of supplements you can feed your dog to increase their joint cartilage. Glucosamine & Chrondtirin are two of the more popular choices. Consult with your vet on what products they recommend for your dog.

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