What Causes A Dog To Limp?

Many people with older pets often ask the question, "Why is my dog limping?" Of course there can be many reasons a dog may limp. It could be a simple strain or sprain for example. It might be a pulled muscle. Just like with people, there can be a lot of reasons for limping.

However, if your canine is older and begins limping on a regular basis, it is advisable to take him or her to the vet for a checkup. There is a strong chance that the dog limping may be caused by the onset of dog osteoarthritis. Almost all oder dogs (and humans too) get the disease to some extent in their later years of life.

If arthritis is the problem, you will often see your pet acting very stiff, especially in the mornings. Also, your dog may exhibit significant problems in rising or lying down. Many times this joint disease attacks the hips of canines first. The hip joints are put under stress when the dog tries to lie down or get up; this is why the dog may be having trouble when arthritis sets in.

Should the veterinarian diagnose osteoarthritis in dogs as the problem, he or she will talk with you on the possible courses of action you can take with your dog. Unfortunately, there is no cure for arthritis once it begins. All that can be done is try to minimize the symptoms this debilitating joint disease causes in canines.

Of course when you ask the question, why is my dog limping, you are concerned and wish to give your dog pain relief. Please be careful in this. It is very possible to end up hurting your dog more than the limping does. There are many prescription remedies for dog limping caused by arthritis that have been shown to significantly harm dogs and even cause death in some cases.

Always do your research before giving your pet a prescription arthritis medication. Search for that drug on the web and learn the possible side effects and what the symptoms are for those side effects.

We have a lot of experience with older dogs and highly suggest first trying a liquid glucosamine product. These supplements will not harm your dog in any way. No, they do not offer immediate pain relief, but they can offer a long term solution for solving the problem of "why is my dog limping".

Visit our Cactus Canyon website to find out more about treating arthritis with Synflex glucosamine. It's safe and effective for helping ease the symptoms of joint osteoarthritis.