Vital Pet Health

Paul Manktelow.  Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease which typically results in joints which are painful and in discomfort. Damage to joint cartilage causes exposure of the underlying bone, resulting in thickened and inflamed joint structures and a stiff and immobile joint.

Animals suffering from arthritis are often in varying degrees of pain.  In severe cases, animals will be reluctant to exercise at all and will opt for a sedentary lifestyle.  Many owners often misinterpret this as their pets simply slowing down with old age.  In actual fact their pets are suffering from painful joints.

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