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If your dog could talk, being his best friend would be a lot easier. However, he cant tell you that his knees stiffen up after he plays too long or that his hips hurt when he goes up or down stairs. Hes counting on you to recognize signs of pain and decreased mobility and to have your veterinarian diagnose and treat the condition.

Its arthritis. And it hurts.

I have it, too. Most older people do. The Pfizer Animal Health and the Arthritis Foundation have joined together the first ever partnership between a human health disease foundation and an animal health disease to explore the insights, facts and treatment solutions for both human and canine arthritis sufferers alike.

Arthritis affects over 70 million humans and 11 million dogs. It is a chronic health problem for both people and their dogs, causing pain, loss of mobility and quality of life. We know humans suffer from stiff joints, soreness and inflammation due to arthritis. Upon observation, you can see how this affects our beloved canine friends. It is up to us to help them find relief through diet, exercise and medication.

Arthritis is a painful, degenerative joint disease that affects one in five adult dogs in the U.S.

It is even more common in older dogs (my very limited experience has been that larger dogs seem to be really susceptible, too). Unfortunately, many of the cases go undiagnosed because owners attribute the subtle changes in the dogs to old age or slowing down.

Any dog can develop arthritis, and knowing the signs and symptoms of pain will help you determine when your dog may need veterinary attention. Could your dog have arthritis? Ask yourself these simple questions: Does your dog limp or appear stiff during or after activity? Is your dog slow to rise from a resting position? Does your dog lag behind or tire easily during long walks? Is your dog reluctant to climb steps or jump up?

If your answers to these questions are yes, its possible that your dog is suffering from painful arthritis. The sooner your dog is properly diagnosed and treated, the sooner he can overcome the pain. If your dog has arthritis, pain relief is possible with Rimadyl, a medication for dogs that has been proven clinically effective for the relief of pain associated with arthritis.

I dont know exactly how long Rimadyl has been on the market, but I think it has been available by prescription for a relatively short time from your veterinarian. It is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medication available in caplets and in easy-to-give chewable tablets that dogs love (all dogs, except mine). Signs of Rimadyl intolerance may include loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea, which could indicate side effects involving the digestive tract, liver or kidneys. This sounds horrible and even worse than the illness itself. Some of these reported side effects are really rare at less than 1 percent.

Please dont let your dog suffer with the pain of arthritis.

For the animals, thank you for caring.

Originally posted here:
It's arthritis and it hurts - Buffalo Bulletin

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