Pet Safety Blog

Dogs that are aging will suffer joint pain that will cause discomfort in getting up and down.  Arthritis will start to set in causing pet joint pain and if your dog is overweight, will cause even worse discomfort for them in their ability in moving around.  Your dog should have visits to their veterinarian at least once a year.  Large dogs start to slow down with noticeable change in their behavior as they age.  Joint pain affects some smaller breeds if aging starts to progress rapidly.  This may not always be the case, but it is certainly important in maintaining their health as best as you possibly can.  They are part of your family and no one wants to experience conditions that take away some of their mobility.  Dog’s joints deteriorate just like humans, and comfort is necessary to reduce pressure by having a soft orthopedic bed for them to sleep on.  Raising their food bowl and water bowl up from the floor, relieves the pressure in having to stoop down to the floor to eat and drink.   

Seasons change and when cold weather starts in early fall, try to maintain your walks with your dog.  Understanding that they are getting old, does not mean exercise should stop.  Walking helps to reduce stress on their joints, but be aware of when they become tired and start slowing down in their stride.  Cold weather is hard on dogs with having pet joint pain, and you, as their pet parent will be particular in what they are allowed to do.  Swimming is excellent if there is some place available for your dog to swim.  This is wonderful on their joints and relieves a good deal of their pain as they exercise.  Your dog will love you even more for being considerate in taking care of them.  Be Happy!