Arthritis is either degenerative or inflammatory. Arthritis is a very painful concern that is commonly attributed to the age related weakening of the bones. Other causes of joint instability are infection or traumatic injury. Obesity can aggravate this condition as the joints receive more pressure from the increased weight.

The pain and discomfort an arthritic dog feels is pretty much the same with what people suffering from arthritis feels. Dogs cannot verbalize what they feel but this should give a dog owner a clue on how uncomfortable the pet is. The reduced agility, the reluctance to move are signs that the dog is suffering from arthritis. Dog are highly energetic thus man’s best friends would rather run than walk. Because of the stiff and painful joints, the dog’s movements will be impaired so that even the simple movement of getting up would be difficult. In most cases, the dog would run a temperature because of the pain.

Undoubtedly, a vet’s proper management will be necessary to alleviate the pet’s discomfort. Anti-inflamatory drugs and steroids are commonly prescribed but these medications often comes with side effects. Acupuncture and surgery are other options a dog owner can take to help a pet suffering from the discomfort associated with arthritis.

To help the pet an owner has to give the pet more TLC. Because of the pain the dog may refuse to move thus an owner has to coach the dog to exercise to retain joint flexibility. To help the ailing pet, a dog owner must ensure that it is comfortable. Provide the pet with an orthopedic bed but if none is available a well padded bed that is raised about one foot from the floor would lessen the dog’s discomfort. Massage is proven effective in reducing the discomfort of arthritic people thus a massage will be good for your pet too. It is a good opportunity to bond with the pet as well.

Sarah’s Dogs has more answers to questions about dog arthritis as well as information about first aid for dogs.

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1) Antifreeze: Many people do not realize it, but common antifreeze kills many pets each year. Unfortunately, the sweet smell makes it appealing to your dog. Inside antifreeze you’ll find ethylene glycol and this is toxic. Symptoms of toxicity include seizures, vomiting, stumbling and lethargy leading to kidney failure. So, to prevent this, simply keep antifreeze far away from your dog. If you suspect that your dog has ingested antifreeze, take him to the vet immediately for a dog health check.

2) Chocolate: Dark chocolate is a prime example of something very dangerous to dogs. People assume that only large amounts kill pets, but in fact any amount can prove dangerous. Chocolate poisoning has horrific symptoms for dogs, including frequent urination and hyper-activity.   This can progress to seizures and unusual heart rhythms. Call your veterinarian immediately if you suspect your dog has eaten chocolate. Chocolate is bad for your dog’s health.

3) Bleach: As you might imagine, household bleach is toxic to dogs. Anything containing bleach should be out of sight and out of mind.   Symptoms of bleach poisoning include drooling, vomiting, and abdominal pain. It is an owner’s common instinct to try and make the dog be sick to get rid of the product it has eaten, but doing this can be fatal for your pooch, so please don’t try it. You have to keep your dog health care routine in check otherwise these substances could kill.

4) Mouthwash: Again, something else that is found in the home and can prove fatal is mouthwash. Symptoms of poisoning by mouthwash include vomiting, drooling, seizures, and coma. You should take your dog to the veterinarian immediately if you suspect poisoning by mouthwash or other household item containing boric acid like contact lens solution or denture cleaner.

It is an owner’s responsibility to make sure dogs don’t get anywhere near to toxic substances. As owners, we try our best to keep on top of a dog health care routine, but its no good washing them and grooming them if you then poison them accidentally with household substances. Just remember that if you suspect anything bad has happened, then it is time you made a swift visit to the vet.

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If the dog’s stomach problems are not accompanied by vomiting and a sudden lack of appetite, the problem may be mild and you can handle it yourself. We’ve got some tips you might find helpful if your dog has loose bowel movements. But if your pet has a more serious case of diarrhea involving bloody stool or vomiting, it would be a real good idea for you to bring your pet immediately to the veterinarian for further check up and observation.

Loose bowels, diarrhea, and other stomach ailments can sometimes simply be the result of changes in dog food, allergies, chomping up table scraps, or eating from the trash outside. Other reasons for this might involve worms that can make bacteria grow in your dog’s intestinal tract.

If you see worms in your dog’s feces, either spaghetti looking or rice like in appearance, you can get an OTC de-wormer medicine and this might just do the trick. However, certain parasites like Giardia and other non-visible worms are not easily treated by dewormers. This will probably cause further stomach problems and more diarrhea. In such cases, you need to bring samples of fresh stool to the vet for further checking and verification so appropriate medicines can be administered.

Its possible that you can handle mild stomach problems just by withholding food from your pet for a day. This is with the assumption that everything else with your dog except the loose bowel movement is normal and there are no unusual symptoms being exhibited.

After a day-long fast, give your puppy a meal of boiled chicken or rice with all the fat drained off and mixed with boiled rice. Just give your little dog friend small portions of food a half a dozen times a day until his feces are normal again. Sometimes, the vet would recommend small bits of yogurt so that beneficial bacteria can grow safely in the dog’s stomach.

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