The main symptoms of dog arthritis include inability to move, swelling of joints, walking limp, stiff body, difficulty in moving, strong pain, stiff body after waking up, and frequent whining. In particular, the symptoms of swelling in the dog's paws will be more obvious. The legs will have no strength and tremble when walking. In severe cases, they may not even be able to stand up. There may also be slight trembling when eating. If you suspect your dog has arthritis, it is recommended to take it to a pet hospital for imaging examination of the joints in time.

Pre-arthritis symptoms in dogs

Dogs in the early stages of arthritis may experience symptoms of pain, heat, and swelling in the joints due to inflammatory reactions in the joints. Dogs will become unwilling to run or go up and down stairs because of pain, and it will also cause dogs to have symptoms of reduced mental appetite.

Later symptoms of joint inflammation in dogs

In the later stages of arthritis, dogs will show symptoms such as paralysis of the affected limb, muscle atrophy, difficulty walking, and listlessness. Once a dog becomes sick, the owner can only give the dog medicine for a long time to alleviate and control the condition.

Note: Dog arthritis is not easy to solve. Pet owners need to take good care of their dog’s joints in their daily lives.