Pet Problem #2-Artritis

Just like humans, dogs can get arthritis, causing pain and joint inflammation. The cartilage in their joints become damaged, causing the bones to rub against one another. It can make moving around and exercising painful for your dog.  

Arthritis tends to worsen with age as the dog’s joints and tendons become more swollen and inflamed. The hips, knees, and shoulders tend to be the most affected areas.  

Some signs of arthritis include: 

-difficulty getting up and moving around 

-reluctance to go on walks or play 

-stiff or slow walking 

-irritability 

-fatigue 

-loss of muscle 

-difficulty jumping up and down (getting into a car or on the bed) 

While there is no cure for arthritis, there are ways to manage your dog’s pain and discomfort. Supplements and chews that can be particularly useful in decreasing the dog’s pain and inflammation. Glucosamine is anti-inflammatory and helps your dog’s joints make new cartilage, reducing pain and stiffness. Chondroitin prevents their cartilage from breaking down and also helps the body produce new cartilage. 

Many dogs do not experience any side effects from taking glucosamine and chondroitin supplements, making it a very safe and easy solution for your aging dog. Supplements can be sprinkled on food, given in pill form, or as a natural chew. 

Canophera’s Red Deer Antlers are packed with glucosamine and chondroitin to give your dog the beneficial supplementation they need, while also offering a delicious and fun chewing experience. Choosing supplementation in the most natural form of animal chews reduces the risks of side effects from additives and also allows the nutrients to be in their most accessible state. 

Jaxon here is considered a Senior pup at the age of 8. While he is still very energetic and mobile, he has begun to show some signs of arthritis. Sometimes he has trouble getting up and he does not bound up the stairs like he used to.  

Although his pet parents don’t think he currently has any pain, they are concerned about his arthritis progressing and leading to more discomfort. Using glucosamine and chondroitin supplementation in the form of Canophera Red Deer Antlers helps them stay ahead of the game. By chewing on these antlers, Jaxon is maintaining and building new cartilage, while also reducing inflammation. Plus he loves the irresistible taste and durability of the antlers.

Arthritis in dogs can be painful and challenging for both the dog and the pet parents to watch. However, we have the ability to give our dogs the best quality of life as they age with natural alternatives. Check out Canophera’s Red Deer Antlers in both splits and wholes to see if they are a good fit for your furry friend!