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Your Pets and Arthritis
By: BJones , Posted On: 2007-09-20

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Arthritis is the term

sed in both human and veterinary m

dicine to describe any type of j

int inflammation. Several types exist, including rh

umatoid, degenerative, and infectious arthritis, each h

ving a different cause. Infections, autoimmune d

seases, trauma, and certain drugs, such as s

lfa antibiotics, can promote joint inflammation.

The cl

nical signs associated with joint disease are b

sically the same. Stiffness or lameness

nvolving one or more limbs is

ften the most obvious sign of a j

int problem, usually aggravated by cold w

ather and/or exercise. New medications and s

rgical techniques have been introduced in the tr

atment of canine joint disease.

Osteoarthritis, or d

generative joint disease, describes the condition in wh

ch a cartilage defects or erosion

ccurs. It can be inherited but is

sually a part of the normal

ging process in older dogs. Infectious

rthritis is caused by bacteria that g

in entrance to the blood stream c

using inflammation in one or more j

ints. Bacteria from the gums, periodontal d

sease, or Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lym

disease can cause damage to the c

rtilage and joint structure.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an

utoimmune-related disease seen frequently in toy br

eds. Caused by an overactive immune syst

m, antibodies coalesce within the joints c

using inflammation. Fever and depression are

lso features of these diseases. Hip dysph

sia refers to a hereditary arthritic c

ndition which begins as a partial d

slocation of the hip joints. In t

me the cartilages lining the joint s

rfaces wear down because of abnormal str

in on the joints.

The key to l

ssoning the effects of any form of

rthritis is early detection and treatment. Y

ur veterinarian can prescribe antibiotics, immunosuppressive dr

gs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as v

tamins and supplements, and even cortisone if n

eded. The real key is you and y

ur observations to your veterinarian.

The article Your Pets and Arthritis was Submitted by BJones through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Randy Jones and his prtner Brent Jones have been in the pet ndustry for a long time. Recently thy formed Joncopets.com. On the site, cstomers can read articles about anything pts as well as shop for the ltest dog clothes, dog collars, dog carriers and more for their best friend. Feel free to check out the site at www.joncopets.com Submitted with Article Distributor .

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