Showing content tagged with: joint health

Bulldog puppy getting a check-up at the vet.
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise Does Your Dog Need a Massage? Benefits of the Canine Massage
Canine massage has many benefits for dogs from puppies to seniors. It can ease pain, increase mobility and circulation, and aid in recovery.
/expert-advice/health/dog-massage/ | July 5, 2024
Golden Retriever on an exam table having its heart checked by a vet.
Expert Advice: Studies New Study Updates Spay-Neuter Timeline Guidance for Popular Dog Breeds
New research has redefined the best age to spay/neuter five large dog breeds. Delaying the procedure can prevent joint disorders and certain cancers.
/expert-advice/news/study-updates-spay-neuter-guidelines/ | June 11, 2024
Chihuahua standing outdoors.
Expert Advice: Health Luxating Patella: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Luxating patella in dogs is one of the most common orthopedic conditions, diagnosed in 7 percent of puppies. How do you treat it?
/expert-advice/health/luxating-patella-dog/ | August 10, 2023
German Shorthaired Pointer standing in a field hunting in winter.
Expert Advice: Health Maintaining Dog Joint Health in Winter
Being a savvy pet owner, you spent your dog’s entire life so far trying to be the best. Right from the start, you've worked with your veterinarian to ensure your puppy’s diet was appropriate, vaccines were up-to-date, your dog was parasite-free, and more. Many owners have even offered nutritional supplements for maximum health, such as […]
/expert-advice/health/winter-joint-health-dogs/ | February 8, 2023
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever being trained in the park.
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise How to Create a Fitness Plan For Your Dog
As a responsible dog owner, you're always looking to keep your pet in good health. One way to do that is by creating and keeping up a fitness plan. Maintaining appropriate canine exercise levels can help prevent injuries, lessen the impacts of age-related issues like arthritis, and help them stay physically active for longer. Here's […]
/expert-advice/health/dog-fitness-plan/ | February 7, 2023
Expert Advice: Common Conditions Why Is My Dog Limping?
What are the common causes of dog limping, and when should you take your limping dog to the vet? Learn what to look for and what to do.
/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dog-limping/ | June 29, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions Green-Lipped Mussels: Can They Help Your Dog’s Joints?
Green-lipped mussels (GLMs) might be something you have never heard of, or sound like something you could order at your favorite seafood restaurant. But these unique shellfish are a type of mollusk found off the coast of New Zealand that is packed with nutrients. So, how could they help our dogs who suffer from joint […]
/expert-advice/health/green-lipped-mussels-can-they-help-your-dogs-joints/ | May 9, 2022
Expert Advice: Health How Can Joint Supplements Help Dogs With Arthritis?
Protecting your dog’s joints with the right supplement is an ongoing, daily commitment that will help ensure a good quality of life.
/expert-advice/health/joint-supplements-help-dogs-arthritis/ | May 3, 2022
Senior Staffordshire Bull Terrier running outdoors.
Expert Advice: General Health Can Glucosamine for Dogs Help Treat Arthritis and Joint Pain?
Many dogs suffer from arthritis as they age. This painful condition, which occurs in dogs and people, results when cartilage, the cushioning between the bones, begins to thin and wear away. As a result, the ends of the bones start to rub against each other, and you may notice your dog starting to limp. Trauma, […]
/expert-advice/health/glucosamine-dogs-arthritis-joint-pain/ | May 3, 2022
Greyhound resting on carpet.
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Osteoarthritis is a common problem in dogs, particularly in seniors and large breeds. Here are the best ways to manage your dog's osteoarthritis.
/expert-advice/health/osteoarthritis-in-dogs/ | May 3, 2022

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