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Signs of Arthritis in Pets

Signs of Arthritis in Pets

Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints and occurs when the joint bones make contact with each other and damage the cartilage or tear a ligament in the hip, elbow, or knee. Arthritis can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as complications of the heart and lungs. At Wooded Acres Animal Hospital in Middle Island, NY, our veterinarians can examine your pet and provide treatment for arthritis.

Common signs of arthritis in pets are related to mobility and activity. Below are five signs that your pet may have arthritis:

Limited Mobility and Activity

Your pet may be reluctant to move, jump, or run around. Your animal may also find it difficult to follow you around as usual, or may even seem to slow down when moving through a stairway.

Frequent Exhaustion

Tiredness and lameness are common in pets with arthritis. Any intense activity, such as a long walk or a short playtime, will wear your pet faster. Your furry animal may need time to make a full recovery from the brief activity.

Limping

Limping and preference of certain limbs are signs of arthritis. You may notice your pet limp when rising up and become less noticeable after moving around a bit.

Biting and Excessive Licking

Your furry animal may excessively groom or bite at a particular part of the body where the irritation is occurring. Handling your pet at this stage could result in biting.

Other Extreme Symptoms

Difficulty in getting up, loss of appetite, and crying out in pain are all signs of arthritis in pets.

Don’t Let Your Pet Suffer From Pain. Have Our Veterinarians Manage Your Furry Animal’s Arthritis Today

Wooded Acres Animal Hospital in Middle Island, NY, is where any pet owner can get advice and assistance on averting this condition in animals. We offer vet care to all situations and monitor each case to full recovery. Call us today at 631-205-0512 to schedule an appointment.

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