Among all dog breeds one of the top three search terms for health issues is, “Arthritis in dogs.” Why? Some say dogs are living longer and thus get the diseases of old age more often. Others cite a different sensibility about dogs than was common decades ago. Dogs were working animals at one time, more so than household pets. Now, there are far more pets that their people identify as family members. As a result, they often get medical care like we would do for our children. More medical care means more diagnosed conditions of all kinds.
Do certain lifestyles go with arthritis in dogs?
My observation (opinion, not supported by any studies) is that dogs that work, like hunting dogs, cattle dogs and shepherds are some of the happiest dogs and that they “wear out” faster. They run hard with lots of twisting and turning for long stretches as they do their jobs. They are very fit, but their legs take a beating.
This is also true of dogs that are athletes. Racing dogs, agility sport dogs, and even dogs that chase a ball or frisbee several times a week with all the fast starts and stops, jumps and landings can put a lot of stress on their legs and joints leading to arthritis in dogs.
A hidden cause of arthritis in dogs other than hip, leg, and joint trauma
As a chiropractor and energy healer I view things through a different lens than a medical doctor. I have observed that spinal instability and vertebral subluxations can produce arthritis like symptoms, and that the correction of these problems can have dramatic results. Why? When the nerve and energy systems are interfered with the body becomes unbalanced, which puts strain on muscles and ligaments and can also result in nerve pains.
Correcting subluxations and restoring energy flow can feel like a weight has been lifted off the body. It is a big relief! Here is a video of Carmen, a 14-year-old dog who got that weight lifted off her body.
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