Arthritis treatment

Arthritis is a very common disease in older cats and dogs. Although there is no treatment that can completely cure arthritis, there are several that can relieve the pain and reduce the symptoms associated with the disease.

What are the symptoms of arthritis?

Different pets can experience different symptoms. Usually, animals with arthritis will have one or more of these symptoms:

Lameness
Loss of appetite
Loss of interest in games and toys
Depleted energy
Difficulty getting up or performing certain movements
Stiffness
Frequent posture changes
Isolation
Flinching when touched
Etc.

What causes arthritis?

Arthritis can be caused by all sorts of things, and we’re not always able to diagnose the exact cause. Factors such as obesity, genetics, breed, poor diet and interval sports can affect the development of the disease.

What are the treatments to reduce the pain and symptoms of arthritis?

There are several treatment options depending on what’s causing arthritis:

A special diet
Dietary supplements
Weight management
An exercise regimen
Physical rehabilitation/physiotherapy
Laser therapy
Alternative medicine
Medication
Etc.

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