Canine Joint Pain
Aging dogs are among to most common to experience arthritic pain, swollen joints, morning stiffness, and age-related immobility.

Some dogs experience these types of pain due to genes.(hereditary)
Dogs sould be tested before being bred to enxure that they don't carry bad genes. Degenerative joint disease usually affects larger breeds of dogs, such as Labrador retrievers.
Inadequately balanced diets, obesity, genetics, and aging can contribute to a higher risk for diseases such as osteoarthritis.

To improve your dog's health and quality of life, medication, such as Rimadyl and piroxicam,
can be prescribed for a dog's joint pain.
Some studies have demonstrated that glucosamine may assist in alleviating joint pain.
Soft orthopedic beds also can be extremely comforting for a dog.

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