There are many forms of painful Mobility issues with pets, especially Dogs, including (but not limited to): HIP DYSPLASIA, PANO, OCD, or HOD. Additionally, Arthritis affects many, many pets and particulately-large breed dogs. Joint pain and/or arthritis is such a prevalent problem among pets, that it is important to understand what exactly is going on in your companions body.
ARTHRITIS!
The most frequent 'diagnosis' where joint discomfort is observed: There are many types of Arthritis and associated causes of degenerative joint disease in pets (and humans). Symptoms include mobility problems such as difficulty in rising, walking, running, climbing steps, or even standing. These symptoms result from the less obvious symptoms of pain, swelling, and inflammation along with the actual destruction of cartilage and joints quite often. Causative factors can include improper lubrication in the joints along with buildup of toxins and free-radicals. In soft tissue injuries, torn ligaments can destabilize the joint area which can then cause dislocation of its natural position and sometimes the need for surgery.
In soft tissue injuries, torn ligaments can destabilize the joint area which can then cause dislocation of its natural position and sometimes the need for surgery.
AUTOIMMUNE ARTHRITIS!
This form is also known as Rheumatoid Arthritis, and comes about when the body attacks its own immune system causing serious pain, inflammation, joint swelling and deformity of the joints.
INFECTIOUS ARTHRITIS!
Also known as Septic Arthritis/Septicemia is often diagnosed as HOD or Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy by mistake. Septic Arthritis is an infection of the blood and a misdiagnosis can be a life threatening situation for your pet. For more information on HOD see - Help, My Puppy Has HOD.
OSTEOARTHRITIS!
This form is probably the most common version of arthritis in dogs, and can be referred to as degenerative joint disease. It typically is the result of aging, trauma to the joint, or infection caused damage to the joints. Osteoarthritis, in the form of elbow or hip dysplasia, can have numerous causes; i.e., genetics, nutrition, injury and normal wear and tear on the joints, which then cause inflammation, reduced flexibility and less mobility.
SIMPLE HELP FOR A COMMON PROBLEM!
Every pet, regardless of age must have a daily source of living dietary enzymes in their diet to help replenish the body's valuable and needed nutritional resources. Many of the commercial food brands available do not include the necessary nutrients. If your companion is not getting the proper nutrition, you can still supplement their diet as there are all-natural pet health supplements/products on the market that help fulfill this dietary need while also helping the body to cleanse toxins and free radicals from soft tissue, along with supporting the body's immune function as well.
The following are the most common Arthritis Symptoms: limping, favoring a leg, difficulty in rising, difficulty in climbing steps/stairs, difficulty with jumping or getting in or out of a vehicle, difficulty walking or running, apparent lethargy (preference on resting). whimpering or indication of pain.
Within the body, there is a series of antioxidant enzymes, including SuperOxide Dismutase (and its counterparts) that are highly involved in the health of joints in dogs (or people). But, after a certain youthful age, the body no longer produces sufficient quantities of these critical enzymes. This is where solid nutritional supplementation products can make such a dramatic difference in enabling the dogs' body to help itself.
