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How To Know If Your Dog’s Joint Health Is At Risk

by Julia Henriques
September 6, 2022
in Health
Reading Time: 3 mins read
Joint Pain in Senior Dog

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  • Make Sure They’re Getting Vitamins And Minerals
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  • Ensure They’re At A Healthy Body Weight
  • They’re Exercising Regularly
  • Get Routine Checkups At The Vet
  • How To Improve Your Dog’s Joint Health

If you’re like most dog owners, you want to do everything in your power to keep your furry friend healthy and happy. But did you know that dogs’ most common health problems are related to their joints? In this post, we’ll look at how to tell if your dog’s joint health is at risk and what you can do about it. So read on for helpful tips on how to improve your dog’s joint health!

Make Sure They’re Getting Vitamins And Minerals

One way to improve your dog’s joint health is to ensure they’re getting enough vitamins and minerals like Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and Green-Lipped Mussel.

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  • Glucosamine is an amino sugar that helps keep cartilage healthy by stimulating collagen production.
  • Chondroitin is a sulfate that helps to reduce inflammation and prevent the breakdown of cartilage.
  • Green-Lipped Mussel is a type of shellfish with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, known for their anti-inflammatory properties.

These nutrients are essential for maintaining healthy joints and can be found in many commercially available dog foods. However, if you’re concerned that your dog isn’t getting enough of these nutrients, there are also supplements available that can be added to their food.

By ensuring that your dog gets enough of these vital nutrients, you can help to improve their joint health and keep them moving well into their senior years.

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Ensure They’re At A Healthy Body Weight

One of the best things you can do to help your dog’s joints stay healthy is to ensure they’re at a healthy weight. Carrying excess weight strains joints, leading to pain and inflammation. If your dog has a few extra pounds, talk to your vet about the best way to help them lose weight safely. With a little effort, you can help your furry friend enjoy a happy, healthy life for years.

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They’re Exercising Regularly

Just like people, dogs need to exercise regularly to stay healthy. Exercise helps to maintain muscle mass, improve joint function, and prevent obesity. It also helps to promote healthy circulation and increase the production of synovial fluid, which lubricates the joints. While exercise is good for your dog, swimming is especially effective for joint health.

The water provides resistance that helps to build muscle, while the low-impact nature of swimming puts minimal stress on joints. As a result, regular swimming can help to relieve pain and improve mobility in dogs with joint problems. Furthermore, the hydrotherapy found in swimming can also help to reduce swelling and inflammation. So if you’re looking to improve your dog’s joint health, add some regular swim time to their exercise routine.

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Get Routine Checkups At The Vet

Routine vet checkups are essential to keeping your dog healthy, including checking their joint health. If you notice that your dog is having difficulty walking or favoring one leg over the other, it’s time to take them in for a checkup. The vet can tell you if your dog’s joint health is at risk and may recommend a course of treatment.

How To Improve Your Dog’s Joint Health

Joint health is essential for dogs, and there are several things you can do to help keep your furry friend’s joints healthy. From feeding them the right foods to providing plenty of exercise, we hope these tips on how to improve your dog’s joint health have been helpful. We hope to keep your dog moving healthily and well into old age!

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Julia Henriques is the editor of the Pet Rescue Blog. After studying at Madrid University in Spain, she spent 35 years in international banking before joining Pet Rescue Blog in 2019. She's on the Board of Playing Again Sams (Wisconsin Samoyed Rescue) where she enjoys helping adopters and group members choose natural healthcare options for their dogs. She lives in Chicago with her partner Marc and rescues Samoyed Tarka.

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