Dog arthritis is due to increasing age

With the qualitative improvement of dogs’ care conditions, environment and eating habits, the life span of dogs is indeed much longer than before. The age of dogs Dogs are also likely to be hobbled and have joint pain. Long-term joint pain will greatly reduce the quality of life and make the dog lose the joy of life.

Dog arthritis is caused by body obesity

Dog obesity is far more terrifying than human obesity, because once a dog becomes obese, it will quickly increase the burden on the joints, causing bone problems and arthritis. , and when the proportion of weight exceeding the normal state is higher, the probability of causing disease is higher.

Dog arthritis occurs due to high activity levels

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

Dog arthritis is due to genetic factors

Dog arthritis may have a lot to do with heredity. Due to the large number of inbreeding and breeding of purebred dogs, the hip joints of dogs A large part of arthritis is related to heredity. If either parent has had hip dysplasia before, the chance of their inbred purebred dog getting hereditary hip arthritis is very high.