Arthritis Management

Name: Balwyn Veterinary Surgery
Address: 185 Whitehorse Road, Deepdene VIC 3103, Deepdene, VIC, 3103, Australia
Telephone: (03) 9817 4561

Treatment & Managment of Arthritis Suffering Pets

Arthritis Management

Treatment & Managment of Arthritis Suffering Pets

At Balwyn Veterinary Surgery our staff are very experienced in recognising and treating the signs of canine and feline osteoarthritis.

Arthritis is a painful disease that is very common in older animals. Fortunately, the signs of arthritis can be managed with medication and a few simple lifestyle changes.

Common Signs of Arthritis

Common Signs In Dogs:

Some of the common signs of arthritis in dogs are:

Slowing down on longer walks
Difficulty rising from rest
Difficulty climbing stairs
A hunched spine
Loss of muscle mass, especially in the hind legs and along the latter parts of the spine

Common Signs In Cats:

The signs of arthritis are often much more subtle in cats as they are well practiced at hiding signs of disease and discomfort. Some signs you may notice are:

Reluctance to jump up and down from heights, run and play
Lapsed litterbox habits (due to discomfort getting in and out of the tray)
More time spent sleeping
Lapsed grooming habits (due to pain in reaching certain areas of the body)

Common Signs In Dogs:

Some of the common signs of arthritis in dogs are:

Slowing down on longer walks
Difficulty rising from rest
Difficulty climbing stairs
A hunched spine
Loss of muscle mass, especially in the hind legs and along the latter parts of the spine

Common Signs In Cats:

The signs of arthritis are often much more subtle in cats as they are well practiced at hiding signs of disease and discomfort. Some signs you may notice are: