When the owner discovers that the dog's joints are swollen, the owner first needs to determine the cause of the dog's joint swelling and then treat it accordingly. Because pustules, tumors, muscle inflammation and swelling, and arthritis may all cause joint swelling, it is best for owners to take their dogs to the pet hospital for a puncture to collect cells and X-rays for preliminary diagnosis. If diagnosed, treat it promptly according to the doctor's advice. If there are no problems mentioned above, the dog is likely to have joint swelling caused by old injuries or calcium deficiency. The owner can take it home and supplement the dog's nutrition for a period of time. If The dog showed no improvement and needed medical attention again.

Daily maintenance methods for dog joints:

1. Keep the dog’s living environment clean and warm. A damp and cold environment can easily aggravate the dog’s joint problems. Owners should also not let their dogs lie on cold floors such as tiles for a long time.

2. Keep the dog's weight. Once the dog is overweight, it will compress the bones and easily cause joint diseases.

3. Take your dog for regular physical examinations, so that the pet doctor can monitor the dog’s joint condition, detect signs of arthritis in the dog early, and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.

4. Don’t let your dog exercise vigorously all the time, and maintain an appropriate amount of exercise.