If you’ve started to notice that the weekend hikes around your favorite San Pedro, CA trails have become harder for your beloved companion, it may be time to get to the source of their pain.
Dogs age just like we do and develop issues that slow them down. One of the most common problems is arthritis. Depending on the breed, arthritis can sometimes develop in young dogs as well. It’s important to pay attention to warning signs so your dog’s arthritis can be treated before it progresses and causes more pain.
Symptoms of Arthritis in Dogs
If your dog can no longer hop on and off the bed or leap in the air to catch their favorite frisbee, they may be developing arthritis.
Here are a few arthritis symptoms you’ll want to keep an eye out for in your dog:
- Limping or favoring of limbs
- Swelling of joints
- Uncharacteristic behavior or aggression
- Difficulty with once habitual movements like walking, stairs, fetch, etc.
- Stiffness, especially after periods of inactivity
If you’re noticing one or more of these arthritis symptoms in your dog, it is time to bring them in to see us. Dr. Van Volkenburgh and her team use state-of-the-art laser technology to provide lasting relief for your dog suffering from arthritis.
Treatment of Arthritis in Dogs
Peninsula Pet Clinic’s veterinary medicine team is skilled in crafting innovative long-term arthritis treatment plans that will ensure your dog can keep living a happy life.
Laser therapy is a lasting way to provide relief for your dog, without medication.
Cold laser therapy treatments for your dog utilize the light of the laser to regenerate and promote cell growth, reduce inflammation and increase blood flow which in turn eases arthritis pain.
We want to ensure your dog can continue to be an energetic companion, pain free!
Give us a call at (310) 833-1111 or fill in the form below to request your consultation for state-of-the-art laser therapy treatments to solve your dog’s arthritis pain.
