Osteoarthritis is a common problem in dogs, particularly in senior and large breeds. Although there is no cure for this progressive condition, identifying the problem early and initiating appropriate management can help keep your dog active and improve its quality of life.
Arthritis can affect one or more joints anywhere in the body, however, the most common joints affected in dogs are the hips, knees, shoulders and elbows.
Most of these joints depend on a layer of cartilage acting as a cushion which also provides a smooth surface so the adjoining bones can move freely over each other. This movement is assisted by the lubrication provided by synovial fluid in joints.
Any dog can develop osteoarthritis, particularly as they age. But some factors can predispose your dog to this condition, such as:
- Large or giant breeds, such as German Shepherd Dogs, Labrador Retrievers, and Golden Retrievers
- Obesity
- Age, particularly middle-age to senior dogs
- Repetitive stress from athletic activities such as agility, flyball, or diving
- Injuries such as fractures or ligament tears
- Prior diagnosis of hip or elbow dysplasia
- Infections that affect the joints, such as Lyme Disease
- Improper nutrition
- Poor conformation
- Infections that affect the joints, such as Lyme Disease
- Improper nutrition
- Poor conformation
If your dog is predisposed to developing osteoarthritis, it is especially important to stay up-to-date with regular wellness visits to your veterinarian. Also, wearing a copper dog collar can help ensure your dog maintains a healthy weight and active lifestyle so that you can prevent osteoarthritis early before the problem becomes serious.
No matter what your dog’s joint health looks like, it is important to maintain a healthy weight and active lifestyle. In dogs with osteoarthritis, carrying excess weight on damaged joints is not only painful but can also speed up the process of cartilage breakdown.
In healthy dogs, obesity can predispose them to earlier development of osteoarthritis, as well as many other diseases. If your dog is overweight or obese, KB Copper dog collars Australia is the best resource to help you start a new day to improve your dog’s health.
Dogs also can suffer from mild to severe skin conditions, many of which require professional treatment to resolve and keep from getting worse. When a skin disease is left untreated for a
while, the condition can often become complicated and significantly more serious. For example, an allergic reaction may become secondarily infected with bacteria, or bacterial infection may also become infected with yeast. Some of the most common skin disorders in dogs include bacterial skin infections, environmental allergies and parasite allergies.
Copper pet products are popular these days as it helps fur kids with arthritic pain, body odour and skin and coat condition. Copper is a natural sanitiser and helps reduce inflammation. It has been used for hundreds of years.
Wearing KB copper dog collars helps allow small amounts of copper into the body, to relieve sore joints and circulation issues. We have noticed in pets that are wearing the collars have more movement and has helped with the above mentioned.
Check out our reviews on our KB copper products and see how it has helped many animals. If you have any questions regarding our products then don’t hesitate to contact us and we will try and help you any way we can.
