When your dog is limping or not as active as they used to be, it can make you feel helpless with trying to figure out what is wrong and more importantly how you can help them. Let’s discuss the most frequent causes of joint pain in dogs, the signs you should look for that your dog may be experiencing joint pain, and what your treatment options can look like.

Causes of Joint Pain in Dogs

Joint pain is much more common in older dogs. Although certain breeds can carry more of a risk of having joint pain. When it comes to diagnosing dog joint pain, there are two types of issues that can be causing your dog’s pain, developmental and degenerative.

Developmental joint problems are present in your pup from the very beginning. These issues are caused by improper development of the joints while your dog is young, which is often rooted in their genetics. Owners of these dogs need to be on the lookout for more serious injuries like hip or elbow dysplasia:

• Rottweilers are prone to developing knee and ankle joint problems
• Bernese Mountain dogs commonly develop elbow dysplasia
• Newfoundlands often have joint issues like hip dysplasia or elbow dysplasia
• Bichon Frise can have dysplasia, an inherited disease that causes the joints to develop improperly and results in arthritis

The second type of joint issue is degenerative which is much more common. Degenerative joint issues are caused by repeated use over time of your dog's joints, which results in their cartilage wearing down or an injury of their tendons occurring. Actual reasons why this happens can vary, but when animals are overweight, it can place more stress on their joints over time. So, keeping a close eye on their weight and diet as well as activity level is very important.

Signs That Your Dog May Be Experiencing Joint Pain

Keep an eye on the following signs to detect the beginning stages of their discomfort:

•  Limping and stiffness
• Irritability
• Frequent slipping while moving
• Loss of Appetite
• Depression
• Licking, chewing or biting the affected area
• Lethargy

If you notice any of these behaviors in your dog, it might be time to bring them in to your vet so they can be examined for joint pain.

Treatments For Dog Joint Pain 

The best treatment for your dog's joint pain and its underlying cause will vary based on the severity of your dog's condition and the particular cause. If the joint pain is severe enough, surgery may be the option.

What can help your dog’s mobility and reduce their need for future surgeries is starting them on a daily joint supplement. We spent years developing, Ultra Joint, a daily supplement that effectively provides support for dogs and cats to live longer lives with less pain and more pep in their step. Your pet will experience the relieving power of Boswellia and Hyaluronic Acid to soften, lubricate, and relax the joint tissue. Ultra Joint works to reduce painful inflammation by providing Ascorbic Acid, Manganese Gluconate, and Ginger. In order to restore the permanent vitality of your pet’s joints, we then incorporate the crucial nutritional building blocks Glucosamine, MSM, Chondroitin, and Collagen.

These ingredients rebuild the muscle, cartilage, and ligaments of your pet’s joints.
Ultra Joint:

• Reduces joint stiffness for more years of happy playing
• Eases pain due to inflammation
• Restores joints used for mobility
• Rebuilds muscles, cartilage, and ligaments
• Calms trembling due to joint pain
• Softens, lubricates, and relaxes joint tissue for better overall health
• 1/2 the price per dose compared to other leading joint supplement products

Ultra Joint supplement is GMO-free, Gluten-free, Herbicide-free, Soy-free, Pesticide-free, Dairy-free, and 100% Human-grade. We all want our pets to live the longest, happiest, healthiest lives possible. Starting earlier can help your pet in the long run!