I am starting to see the signs of age in my dog, particularly what seems like arthritis in the legs and feet. I am hoping to collect some info in this thread that can be applied to caring for our elderly animals.
One of my primary questions is about walking through arthritis. My dog has significantly slowed down over the last year and now he will sometimes limp while walking. He is about 8 years old and some sort of lab/shepherd mutt. He is under regular care from a good vet and takes a chondroitin supplement.
I wonder what people here know about arthritis. Is it better to just keep going on regular length walks? He is limping but doesn't seem to not want to walk. Is three small walks a day better than two long ones? Any tips or information about how to best care for a dog with arthritis?
One of my primary questions is about walking through arthritis. My dog has significantly slowed down over the last year and now he will sometimes limp while walking. He is about 8 years old and some sort of lab/shepherd mutt. He is under regular care from a good vet and takes a chondroitin supplement.
I wonder what people here know about arthritis. Is it better to just keep going on regular length walks? He is limping but doesn't seem to not want to walk. Is three small walks a day better than two long ones? Any tips or information about how to best care for a dog with arthritis?