| To witness joint pain in dogs is never pleasant. If | | | | cartilage. The food you buy may be a little more |
| your dog has joint pain, I'm very sorry. The limping, | | | | expensive, but it will save you a fortune in vet bills |
| whining, and licking of the affected joint are tell-tale | | | | down the road. And your dog will thank you heartily |
| signs that your dog may be experience symptoms of | | | | for it! |
| arthritis. Whether your dog is full blown arthritic or is | | | | 4. Keep your dog active. While this may sound |
| simply experiencing joint discomfort, the following | | | | counter-intuitive, it is actually extremely important. If |
| five steps are guaranteed to help... | | | | your dog lounges around all day, a couple things will |
| Joint Pain In Dogs - 5 Things You Can Do To Help: | | | | happen. First, your dog's joints will dry up, worsening |
| | | | the situation radically. Movement keeps the joints |
| 1. Massage the muscles surrounding the affected | | | | lubricated. Second, your dog could gain weight. It's |
| joint(s). Take a minute or two to relieve your dog's | | | | been shown time after time that the heavier the |
| discomfort with a nice deep massage. Never actually | | | | dog, the worse the joint problem. Rigorous exercise |
| rub on the joint itself. Simply lay your dog down and | | | | could cause more problems, but a nice walk or jog |
| massage all the major muscles around the joint. | | | | for a few minutes each day can keep your dog |
| 2. Acupressure works wonders. While your dog is still | | | | healthy. |
| lying down, firmly squeeze his/her akeela's heel using | | | | 5. Avoid medications. Even if they're supposedly |
| your thumb and middle finger. Do this for about a | | | | made for your pet, they can do way more harm |
| minute and watch your dog immediately relax. This is | | | | than good, as toxicity can develop very easily. |
| pure bliss for your little buddy! | | | | Instead, opt for a homeopathic supplement that |
| 3. Change dog food. A high quality dog food high in | | | | specifically treats joint pain in dogs. If the supplement |
| natural glucosamine will work miracles for your dog. | | | | also reduces swelling, promotes flexibility and |
| Do NOT overlook the importance of glucosamine in | | | | lubrication, and does away with joint stiffness, you |
| your dog's diet! It is critical to maintain healthy | | | | and your dog are WAY ahead of the game! |