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Dog Arthritis Symptoms
Dog arthritis symptoms can often be confused with other problems and can sometimes be misdiagnosed as Cauda equine syndrome (lower back problems), Cranial (anterior) cruciate ligament tears as well as other rear limb related conditions. The signs of hip dysplasia are considered rare, but include moderate lameness suddenly worsening to total lameness. Carnial (anterior) cruciate ligament tear can be identified by the dog holding up the effected leg. While dogs with spinal problems often scuff their toes when walking and have uncoordinated gait.
It can also be the case that the dog may show problems with rear legs to compensate for pain and discomfort in the forelegs caused by arthritis, osteochondritis or even shoulder or elbow dysplasia. Therefore it is vitally important to rule out all other possibilities before concluding that hip dysplasia is the problem.
It must be realised that, unfortunately an animal that is suffering from hip dysplasia has lived with the condition since they were only a few months old, as will be well accustomed to the pain associated with this condition. Due to this a dog may not show sever pain when they feel it, they may just decide to sit down or refuse to continue walking any further. While this should be noted by the considerate owner one must also consider that this could be the symptom of any number of other problems, some as simple as a thorn in the paw and may not be dog arthritis symptoms.
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