Causes of arthritis in dogs:

1. Increasing age. Increasing age may cause joint pain in dogs, and long-term joint pain will greatly reduce the quality of life and make dogs lose the joy of life.

2. Obesity. Once a dog becomes obese, it will quickly increase the burden on the joints, causing bone problems and arthritis. When the weight exceeds the normal level, the higher the probability of disease.

3. Excessive activity. The joint function of dogs is the same as that of humans. It acts as a shock absorber for articular cartilage, which can cushion and lubricate joints during joint activities. Long-term excessive exercise can lead to chronic wear and tear of articular cartilage, and excessive wear can easily lead to arthritis, especially in large dogs.

4. Genetic factors. If your parents have arthritis, there is a high chance that you will inherit it. Hip dysplasia is also a very common genetic disease in large breed dogs.

Daily maintenance methods for dog joints:

1. Keep the dog’s living environment clean and warm. A humid and cold environment can easily aggravate the dog’s joints. 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. Don’t let your dog exercise vigorously all the time, and maintain an appropriate amount of exercise.