It is estimated that 1 in 5 adult dogs have diagnosed arthritis. There are many dogs that have arthritis that have not been diagnosed.

Arthritis causes pain and can significantly impact the quality of life.

• What are the signs of arthritis in dogs?
• What is arthritis?
  • Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Note about Hip Dysplasia
• How is arthritis in dogs diagnosed?
• What are the treatment and care options for canine arthritis?
  • Losing weight, if overweight
  • Moderate, regular exercise
  • Physical therapy
  • Supportive bedding & warm, dry environment
  • Supplements
  • Glucosamine
  • Chondroitin
  • MSM
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU)
  • Tea (epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG)
  • Duralactin
  • Perna caniculus (Green lipped muscle)
  • Vitamin E
  • Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) & Manganese
  • N,N-Dimethylglycine HCl (DMG)
  • Yucca
  • Boswellia
  • Bromelain
  • Medications for dogs with arthritis
    • Adequan (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan)
    • Hyaluronic acid (HA)
    • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) for dogs
      • Rimadyl (carprofen, Novox)
      • Deramaxx (deracoxib)
      • Previcox (firocoxib)
      • Zubrin (tepoxalin)
      • Etogesic (etodoloac)
      • Metacam (meloxicam)
      • Butazolidin (phenylbutazone, Butatron, Bute)
      • Feldene (piroxicam)
      • Palaprin (Aspirin)
      • Ketoprofen
      • Ibuprofen and Naproxen
    • Other pain medications
      • Tramadol (Ultram)
    • Steroids
    • Other Immunosuppressants
    • Gold injections
• Can canine arthritis be prevented or delayed?

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