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Although we frequently think of it as a disease for older animals, arthritis can affect dogs and cats of any age. It can be mild and unnoticeable or it can be debilitating – severely affecting your pet’s quality of life. In both cases, the earlier treatment is started, the better.

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a developmental abnormality of the hip joint. It is the most common orthopedic disease in dogs that is inherited. X-ray changes observed in dogs with CHD include luxation or subluxation of the hip and osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease).

Like humans, cats get sick too. If these diseases are ignored, they may turn out to be fatal. Fortunately, most of these conditions can be prevented with a few simple measures. First, keep your cat indoors. Secondly, get your cat vaccinated against these common cat diseases:

Did you know that approximately 25 to 30 percent of dogs suffer from arthritis or hip dysplasia? The stiffness, pain and swelling in a pet with osteoarthritis are no different from the symptoms experienced by humans.

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a developmental abnormality of the hip joint. It is the most common orthopedic disease in dogs that is inherited. X-ray changes observed in dogs with CHD include luxation or subluxation of the hip and osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease).

Arthritis doesn’t discriminate. It affects not only people of all ages — including children — but strikes man’s best friend too.

Canine osteoarthritis or “dog arthritis” is a chronic disease that causes degeneration of the joints, leading to pain, inflammation and reduced mobility. It can affect any joint in your dog’s body.

Did you know that approximately 25 to 30 percent of dogs suffer from arthritis or hip dysplasia? The stiffness, pain and swelling in a pet with osteoarthritis are no different from the symptoms experienced by humans.

When thinking of ways to reduce stress, techniques like meditation, yoga and journaling usually come to mind. These are great techniques to be sure but getting a new pet also has many stress-relieving and health benefits.