Arthritis in dogs is a painful, life-altering disease that cannot be cured, only treated and prevented.
This is actually a collective term for a number of rheumatological diseases. Osteoarthritis, which results from wear and tear on the joints, is also known as arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory disease of the cartilage, is another form.
Of course, not all musculoskeletal and joint conditions are arthritis. It is a slowly spreading disease that weakens the cartilage, causing it to lose its function between the bones. Without cartilage, movement becomes difficult and painful, articulation becomes inflamed, and this can lead to limping or complete cessation of movement.
The components that connect the bones together are the articulations, including the cartilage-covered bone ends (articular surface). These are the areas where the bones come into contact. The most important component of the articulation is cartilage, which helps the bones move. Synovial fluid ensures the movement of cartilage. Since movement is an essential part of dogs’ lives, stress on their articulations (infection, autoimmune disease, metabolic disorders, trauma, etc.) can affect their lives.
Pathological changes that occur in the articulations are called arthritis. It has several categories, with osteoarthritis being the most common in dogs.
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