Small dogs are prone to fracture, patella dislocation and other joint problems because of their small size and fine bones. However, shoveling officials do not have to worry too much, careful maintenance in life can effectively prevent these joint problems, do not take a small notebook to write down?
Causes of Joint Problems in Small Dogs
1. Genetic factors
The main cause of joint disease in dogs is genetic problems. At present, due to the lack of relevant knowledge, pet owners blindly breed breeds that may have genetic defects, which makes the incidence of bone and joint diseases higher and higher.
2. Overfeeding
Shovel officials spoil dogs too much and give them too much high-calorie food, which leads to obesity, which increases the weight of joints and causes joint problems.
3. Excessive exercise
Dogs who stand on their legs, climb stairs for a long time and exercise too much can cause joint wear and tear, arthritis or lumbar spine problems.
4. Age issues
With the increase of age, the joint mobility of dogs will also decline, and even joint diseases will occur.
How to prevent arthropathy?
1. Age-appropriate sterilization
Dogs prone to genetic diseases are neutered or castrated to prevent the continuation of bad genes.
2. Scientific Feeding & Weight Control
The shit officer should control the dog's diet, feed it regularly and quantitatively, and don't let them overeat, so as to avoid growing too fast and getting too fat. Feeding too much can cause the dog's bones and muscles to grow at different rates, and the bones can be pulled out of the joints by the muscles, causing dislocation.
3. Supplement joint nutrition
Stick to joint nutrition with glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine can increase the secretion of synovial fluid in joints, chondroitin can help repair worn articular cartilage, and for dogs with morbidity, it can delay the development of the disease and reduce the pain of dogs.
4. Moderate exercise
Dogs with joint diseases should avoid running, jumping and other intense sports, and choose short walks or swimming is more suitable. In addition, dogs should avoid running, lying down or going up and down stairs on smooth and hard ground.
5. Regular physical examination
Take dogs to the pet hospital every year for physical examination, master their physical condition, and achieve early detection and early treatment.
