Treatment methods for dog arthritis:

1. Control weight to reduce joint wear and tear. Dogs that are severely overweight can put pressure on their joints for a long time, leading to the formation of arthritis. It is best to reduce the amount of grains and starchy carbohydrates in your diet and increase the amount of protein.

2. Ingest glucosamine. All dogs with arthritis should receive some type of glucosamine treatment, including oral supplements containing glucosamine (sulfate or HCL), chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, or a combination thereof, as well as In the form of an injection, Adequan or Cartrophen, these supplements are not just for treatment, they can also help protect your joints.

3. Supplement fish oil. Fish oil provides omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation. Note that omega-3 fatty acids are fragile and break down quickly when exposed to light, heat, or air, so just add foods fortified with omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil depletes vitamin E in the body, so when supplementing with any fish oil, you should also supplement with vitamin E.

4. If your dog feels pain, you can take painkillers. It is best to consult a doctor for medicines.

5. Acupuncture treatment. There are many successful cases of using acupuncture to treat arthritis, but the treatment is very expensive. If you can afford it, you can try it.

6. Perform TPLO surgery for cruciate ligament injury, but you need to find a hospital with rich experience to complete it.

Causes of arthritis in dogs:

1. Genetic reasons. If parents have hip joint problems, there is a high probability that they will be passed on to their offspring.

2. Age issue. Years of joint wear and tear, coupled with the degradation of body functions, make the dog's joint cartilage more and more fragile, and the dog becomes prone to arthritis.

3. Obesity will damage the dog’s joints, causing the dog to suffer from arthritis.

4. If a joint is injured, it is likely to become arthritis in a few years.