How To Diagnose Arthritis in Dogs + Cats: causes + symptoms
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- Опубліковано 4 гру 2017
- Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in our older dog and cat population. But what dogs are at risk of arthritis? What are the symptoms of arthritis in dogs and are they the same as cats? Also what are the causes and how to diagnose arthritis in dogs and cats?
Well in this first video of my arthritis series I will discuss all these aspects and more. Learn what arthritis is and how it progresses, find out what symptoms to look out for in your own pet. They only let us know they are in pain if we are listening. While some of the symptoms of arthritis in dogs are pretty obvious (we generally think a limping dog is an arthritis dog) others can be more subtle but a sure sign of pain none the less.
Cat arthritis symptoms are much more subtle, it's amazing how much pain a cat needs to be in for it to be crippled. They are much better at adapting their behavior. Again though, if you know the common cat arthritis symptoms then you will know much sooner that your cat is starting to struggle with pain.
Knowing the causes of arthritis in dogs and cats is also important as well as understanding what dogs are at risk of arthritis. This is because you can then try and avoid some of these issues, the most important being obesity. If your pet is fat the risk is higher
As for diagnosis, there is more to life than xrays, although they are incredibly useful. Find out what they can show and when best to use them. Worried about sedation or anesthetic though? Well there may be other options.
Don't ignore stiffness and pain in your furry family member. Arthritis compromises quality of life and your pet deserves to be pain free in their old age.
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Thanks for helping me understand this condition.
Wonderful video. I'm subscribed and moving on to Part II of the series...
Thank you for the video. We have tired anti-inflammatory, but she got so she refused them, and she isn't normally defiant, and though she got around better, she actually started acting worse. It makes me so sad my best friend is old. Debbie & Lola.
Awesome video. These symptoms describe my 10 year-old dog to a tee. She has been seen multiple times and tested for many issues. It was only today that the Vet suggested we try an NSAID for a month to see if there is any noticeable improvement. After watching this video, I am finally convinced that my dog has been suffering from a degree of arthritis. Thank you so much for taking the time to produce this educational video. I'm subscribed.
I'm so pleased you found it helpful. Hopefully your dog will be much more comfortable with the NSAIDs. If you haven't seen them already then I've got a lot more videos on arthritis and its treatment (here's the series link: ua-cam.com/video/7LzEwKutgTY/v-deo.html). I've also got a pain monitoring chart you can download to monitor your dogs comfort (ourpetshealth.com/pain-monitoring-chart-for-dogs).
If there is anything you'd like me to cover in future videos please just let me know!
My 10 yr old dog just got diagnosed. Is your dog still alive? How was the last 3 years. I'm worried.
Thanks Dr Alex I am watching all of your videos in the series here..
Two of my 14 year old kitties were diagnosed by Xray due to back pain. The other two were confirmed when they later had an Xray diagnosing an unrelated condition. 3 are treated with 1/2 cat dosage of Cosequin (glucosomine). Full dosage causes diarrhea in 2 of them so I only use it when needed. Weight loss is slow but now happening with more activity due to less pain.
Hey how you doing today, I'm going to be spending a lot of time watching this playlist on dog arthritis cuz I just found out my 8 year old pitbull has it. She has it in her lower back is there a certain way she should be laying? She curls up but sometimes I wonder if that's good for her I don't touch her at all if she's not crying just worried
she'll lie however she's comfortable so I wouldn't worry about that. You should check out my free arthritis course here - ourpetshealth.com/arthritisminicourse
@@OurPetsHealth thank you so much, with Corona all the emergency vets and vets are busy and I don't want to keep calling them with questions and taking time on their line so thank you so much
Great content- why put annoying music over it? :(
I haven't for years. This was one of my first videos! Try this more recent one about the arthritis treatment plan - ua-cam.com/video/AxLSWirNaME/v-deo.html
My English bulldog is 8 and has really bad arthritis in his hips and back knees..and his,front leg is starting to give him trouble..he is on painkillers and anti inflammatories..just wondering is there anything else you recommend
I have a free course - ourpetshealth.com/arthritisminicourse
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What symptom made you think your dog or cat had arthritis and how old were they? Let me know!
Sign up to my FREE arthritis mini-course here: bit.ly/arthritis-course
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