Now that Winter is right around the corner the temperature is starting to shift to be cooler; this means that your pet’s joints may become stiffer for some of our older fur babies, making it hard for them to get moving in the morning or jumping into the back of the car.
Just like us, our pets can develop arthritis over time. The most common form of arthritis for both pets and humans is osteoarthritis and is most commonly seen in older pets. Arthritis is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs. It affects 20% of dogs over 1 year of age and is in the top 10 health problems diagnosed in dogs over 7 years of age.
What are some Common Symptoms of Arthritis?
· Lameness/ Limping
· Struggling to get up
· Yelping when touched
· Reluctance to walk, play or climb stairs
· Lagging behind on walks
· Licking affected joints
· Reluctance to groom (mostly in cats)
· Dragging back legs and worn toenails
If you think your pet is showing any of these symptoms, please call us to book an appointment on 07 3288 1822.
Please note we are closed on the upcoming public holiday.
13th of May – CLOSED (Ipswich Show Day)
For after-hours emergencies, call Animal Emergency Services (AES) on 07 3715 9999, located at 34 Goggs Rd Jindalee QLD 4074.
Bronte – Receptionist
