ARTHRITIS PREVENTION

While it's impossible to prevent arthritis, you do have options to minimize your dog's risk. The easiest way is to keep your dog in shape. Overweight and obese dogs are more likely to develop the bone degenerating disease than dogs kept at a healthy weight. Proper amounts of exercise also help keep the bones & joints in good working order. Being a 'weekend warrior' is hard on your body & it's hard on your dogs' body too. Consistent levels of exercise is better for your dog than going all out once or twice a week.

Treatment of Arthritis	Links to information on arthritis
Arthritis Prevention in Dogs	Articles about canine arthritis