I seem to be getting a lot of related questions since the season ended – most about aches and pains in our four-footed hunting buddies. And us!
The difference is, dogs won’t show it like we do, with gripes and limping, complaints and wincing. They are way too loyal and hard working. It’s why we love ‘em.
You might already know this, but veterinarians tell me dogs seldom show pain. What they do, is slow down. Their pace in the field drags, they're slow to get out of their crate.
Maybe they won’t jump onto your tailgate or training table.
That’s probably arthritis, and it affects most dogs over eight years old. But here’s the scary part: twenty percent of dogs show signs as early as one year old.
In this video, I'll show you how to prevent arthritis, manage it if your dog already has it, and what to avoid so he doesn't get it prematurely!