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**。In our impression.
Arthritis seems to be the preserve of middle-aged and elderly people
But it's not
There are findings:
The prevalence of arthritis in adult canines is about:
Almost 1 in 5 dogs over the age of 1 suffer from arthritis
Yesof cases occurred in dogs over 5 years of age
Occurs in dogs over 10 years of age
Arthritis in large dogs is up to
German Wolfdog, Rottweiler, **Retriever, Golden Retriever, Labrador
Families need to put more thought into this
Whenever it rains on a cold day, the old cold legs always have to brush off their sense of existence.
When winter comes, the dog wants to scratch it.
As a result, the legs were not frozen.
It's just stiff.
If you find a dog.
RecentlyReluctance to go outEvenShake your legs
It could be that the weather is too cold.
But after you dress it and put it on the mat.
It still isLack of interestDon't move, don't playContinue to shake your legs.
It can also be bitten if you touch it
It's about to ringArthritis alarms
It may be withstandingBone painof torture
Cooler winters.
Inflammatory manifestations such as joint pain and swelling are particularly pronounced.
At this time, the old mother should say something
"Didn't you wear autumn for the dog?Pants?”
That dog's old cold legs, what's going on?
When it is hot and cold
Low temperatures or large temperature differences can cause muscles and blood vessels to constrict
Causes joint pain
In fact, it is the destruction of articular cartilage
The joints of dogs are generally made of:
The cartilage and synovial sacs of the joints are composed of the connecting surfaces of the bones.
Usually the friction between the two joints can be reduced.
Because there are no nerves inside the cartilage.
The dog will not have a lot of pain at the beginning of wear.
Wait until all the cartilage material is worn away.
Two bones collide in direct contact.
It will cause pressure and inflammation.
Erosion and further damage to the bones.
The nerves in the bones also transmit a tremendous sense of pain.
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Arthritis is a common type of slow-progressing arthritis in the Wangxing people
Diseases with intense pain
What are the symptoms of arthritis in dogs?
In addition to the above reluctance to move, reluctance to play, and refusal to touch.
How can we tell if a dog has arthritis?
Sluggish behavior, pain, lameness of the legs
Decreased mobility, laziness, reluctance to move.
Stiffness of the limbs after holding one position for a long time.
Painful and swollen joints.
Excessive licking of a certain area.
Difficulty changing postures.
Temperament changes, irritability, increased aggression, etc.
What are you most afraid of in winter about arthritis?
High body weight
In winter, appetite increases, exercise decreases, and weight gain is rapid. Being overweight increases the burden on the joints of the limbs, and when the wear and tear of the joints is severe, the collision between the joints becomes more violent and painful
Older age
Wear and tear of joint cartilage as we age.
PuppiesInflammatory arthritis, such as infectious, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
Infectious arthritis:The dog's bone fluid capsule is penetrated by some bacteria, causing infection. At the beginning of the illnessDepression, fever, and anorexia are common, followed by claudication. Claudication is mild and sometimes heavy, reversed, stiff joints, swollen joints, and often involves several joints. Many excrement shovelers wonder why their puppies are always weak on their hind legs, often because of calcium deficiency.
Rheumatoid arthritis:The loss of calcium in the dog's bone mass is the trigger, mainly manifested in the limbs of the puppy, and the puppy is prone to rheumatoid arthritis in the case of long-term calcium deficiency.
Rheumatoid arthritis is common in:Adult dogs, the limbs will become stiff and deformed.
WhileSenior dogsDegenerative arthritis is common, a chronic condition in which cartilage slowly deteriorates due to age.
Genetic influences
Small dogsSuch as dachshund, corgi, poodle, etc. are prone to patellar dislocation, joint inflammation, etc. Small dogs or miniature dogs are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis in middle age.
There are many symptoms of congenital dysplasiaLarge and medium-sized dogsAlso prone to joint problems.
Large dogs and giant dogsHip hypoplasia often develops into osteoarthritis.
Sporty dog breedsOften, due to intense exercise or trauma, joint stress or damage to bones, ligaments, and tissues can eventually turn into arthritis. Like Dobermans, joints have begun to degenerate at around 6 years of age.
Disease
Dogs will also be affected by scurvy, leukemia, diabetes and other diseases, which greatly increase the chance of suffering from arthritis.
Bad Xi
If you like to train your dog to stand and walk upright, it is easy to cause damage to your dog's spine or joints.
In addition, dogs live in a cold and damp environment for a long time, which is also easy to lead to rheumatoid arthritis, so you need to pay attention to keeping warm in winter, and the shovel officer needs to pay attention to providing a ventilated, dry and warm environment for dogs.
How to take care of your dog in winter
Old cold legs
.Environment
Just said, a warm, ventilated and dry environment.
.Pay attention to calcium supplementation
Weaning puppies, puppies in the 3-6 month teething period.
Calcium supplementation is urgently needed
Otherwise, it is easy to lead to dog legs
Problems with rickets, double rows of teeth, etc.
In fact, dogs of all ages should pay attention to calcium supplementation.
.Control your weight
Stick to regular and quantitative feeding.
Overeating is not advisable.
.Moderate exercise
Exercise moderately every day.
It is good for your dog's joints and muscles.
.Keep warm
Provide a well-sized, well-supported kennel.
Ensure that the living environment is warm and comfortable.
Sleeping on a cold and wet ground can easily exacerbate your dog's joint discomfort, and the cold can also make the pain worse.