From the ArcaMax Publishing, Cats & Dogs Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/catsanddogs/s-571880-455872
If you have a dog then pet health care should be your primary concern
because dogs are prone to several medical conditions of which some are
mild in nature while others can be painful and fatal. One such
condition is arthritis, which is fairly common in dogs as well as
other pets.
Just like humans, arthritis is a dog’s worst nightmare as it almost
incapacitates them. If you take proper pet health care then there is a
chance that when your dog grows old, he or she might not go through
the painful medical condition called arthritis. To better equip your
self, you should always ask the veterinarian as many dog health
questions as possible. Asking dog health questions will make you
better informed and you will be able to diagnose a medical condition
from the symptoms.
Arthritis is prevalent mostly in large dogs especially when they age.
Arthritis doesn’t have a miraculous cure but regular pet health care
can prevent it and even reduce the chances as he or she grows old.
Prevention and high standards of pet health care can ensure that dogs
have a comfortable life especially after they have grown old.
You can ask your vet any dog health questions you might have regarding
arthritis. One of the best options is regular exercise, which will not
only keep your dog fit and healthy but also keep arthritis away from
him. Exercise is an integral part of pet health care along with
nutritious diets. You need to also ensure that your dog doesn’t
become overweight because then it will increase the chances of
arthritis as well as heart diseases. Overweight dogs will also shirk
exercise and this can well aggravate or worsen their existing
arthritic condition.
Exercises For Arthritis - There are different types of
exercises that your dog can do to keep his weight normal and over
long-term, these exercises will protect him from the potential risk of
arthritis. Most animal specialists as well as vets recommend different
types of exercises for dogs so that they can be in a better condition
where arthritis is concerned and of course with good pet health care
they will be able to lead a good life.
Some of the top exercises that your dog can indulge in if he is
arthritic or even otherwise include:
• Walking: This is a dog’s favorite exercise because they don’t
have to work too hard and a walk can do wonders. You can start with
low to moderate intensity routes to begin with and then stretch the
number of miles from 1-5 as your dog gets used to it. Try to avoid
climbing up hills and rough surfaces.
• Swimming: Dogs can swim but not all dogs will love water. So if
your dog is a Labrador or retriever then you can take him out for a
nice swim. Swimming is an exercise that will be easy on his joints.
• Fetching games: Dogs like to fetch but some dogs just love it! If
your pet loves to fetch then you can indulge him in running and
fetching but ensure that you don’t make him run too hard. Dog parks
are a great place for playing fetching games. Some of the other games
that involve running include soccer, catch the frisbee/ball, jumping
over small barriers, or jumping small fences.