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Expert Advice: Health
How Can Joint Supplements Help Dogs With Arthritis?
Protecting your dog’s joints with the right supplement is an ongoing, daily commitment that will help ensure a good quality of life.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/joint-supplements-help-dogs-arthritis/
| May 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Health
Can Glucosamine for Dogs Help Treat Arthritis and Joint Pain?
Many dogs suffer from arthritis as they age. This painful condition, which occurs in dogs and people, results when cartilage, the cushioning between the bones, begins to thin and wear away. As a result, the ends of the bones start to rub against each other, and you may notice your dog starting to limp. Trauma, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/glucosamine-dogs-arthritis-joint-pain/
| May 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Everything You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis in Dogs
Osteoarthritis is a common problem in dogs, particularly in seniors and large breeds. Although there is no cure for this progressive condition, identifying the problem early and initiating appropriate management can help keep your dog active and improve quality of life. What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, also referred to as Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), is a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/osteoarthritis-signs-treatment/
| May 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How to Manage the Symptoms of Canine Arthritis
Learn how to identify arthritis in dogs, obtain a diagnosis from a veterinarian, and explore the various techniques to manage and treat the disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dealing-with-canine-arthritis/
| January 15, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Arthritis in Senior Dogs — Signs and Treatment
You might have noticed your older dog slowing down in recent years. Maybe he is playing less and sleeping more. Although this might seem normal for an aging canine, arthritis could be to blame. What Is Arthritis? There are several different types of arthritis that can affect dogs, but the most common is osteoarthritis — […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/arthritis-in-senior-dogssigns-and-treatment/
| June 14, 2018
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Expert Advice: General Health
Amantadine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Amantadine is a medication that's commonly used off-label to treat pain in dogs. It's relatively safe with few serious side effects.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/amantadine-for-dogs/
| July 19, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Does Your Dog Need a Massage? Benefits of the Canine Massage
Canine massage has many benefits for dogs from puppies to seniors. It can ease pain, increase mobility and circulation, and aid in recovery.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-massage/
| July 5, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Amitriptyline, which goes by the brand name Elavil, is prescribed as an off-label treatment for generalized anxiety and separation anxiety in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/amitriptyline-hydrochloride-for-dogs/
| June 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
It’s Not Fiction: ‘Watson’ Competes at AKC Disc Dog Challenge
Linda Shoenberger gets excited each time she gets to play Disc Dog with her Australian Shepherd, "Watson." They competed at the 2024 AKC Disc Dog Challenge.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-challenge-watson/
| June 10, 2024
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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
You may have considered mushrooms' health benefits for humans, but what about the potential benefits of medicinal mushrooms for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/
| June 6, 2024