Tips for preventing arthritis in your dog
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2018
- In last week's video I talked about how to spot signs of arthritis in your dog. This week, I'm going to share some tips that every dog owner should know for preventing or delaying the onset of arthritis. Hope this helps!
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To be honest, I watch your videos mostly to lighten my mood. You are so kind and so happy around animals, I can't help but feel happy myself! Your videos are a great stress relief, thank you 😻🐶
I don't even have a dog I just really like these videos 😂
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My childhood Golden got arthritis pretty early on. We did excersizes such as massaging his legs and shoulders and stretching his tendons. (He would sometimes refuse to walk. Even before arthritis. Lazy boy.) We also gave him eggs and oliveoil for the omegas, and rosehip powder for the galaktolipids. 🙂 He still got worse, naturally, but my baby lived to be 16. 💛
Can we appreciate the fact he's full on referred to the cat video in the info notes as "SquishThatCat"?
I don't even have pets yet but man... i love this series
When you were talking about weight control I think Amber's thoughts were:
"Yes, I agree Dr. Uri.
Now, have you got a pork chop? I'm starving!!!!"
why am I crying every time I see your videos
Not one single dislike. I never saw that before. Edit: I know someone will ruin it now but it doesn't matter or mean anything - we all witnessed it. 624 likes to 0. I hereby decalre him as *the* InterneVet.
Thank you mr. vet. Amber is really cute
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I love Lancelot.
I watch you videos when I'm sad
Thanks for the insight! Amber looks like a really fun dog too lol ^^
I think Amber is in love with Dr Burstyn, I mean look at the way she behaves haha. What if my pet refuses to drink water from her bowl, she tends to sit by the sink and meow asking me to turn the tap on and only then drinks. Or drinks from a glass left on the table. I have to add, her water bowl is cleaned and filled daily with fresh water.
you should do a version of this with cats. my cat is 14 and she is starting to have arthritis. i have her on prescription calorie control food and on glycoflex joint support
Smiley dog, smiley vet!
Love your videos, I have watched all of them! (and my name is Amber haha) Could you do a video on cleaning dogs' and cats' ears? I have a bassett hound and would like to know the best way to clean his ears.
Good suggestion, I'd like to see Dr Uri's suggestions for cleaning my pets ears too
Thats a good idea. I have the same thing I have to do to my cat pretty frequently.
Actually, a suggestion -- One video about how to groom/clean cats and another for dogs, as I imagine there are some differences.
Also, whether it's possible to actually clip cats. I have a medium long haired cat who really suffers in summer! He's such a nice vet - clearly a true animal lover. Good on you Dr Yuri!
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Like other have said, I don't have a dog, but I still love watching all of your videos. Such purity and authentic intent in what you put out. Love it!
I love your magical touch with these fur babies. They really love you :)
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You didn't mention avoiding to keep or to walk the dog on slippery surfaces...so I was wondering, does that count as prevention as well?
Good point, it does! Good traction helps dogs deal with all kinds of problems: weakness, neurologic issues, and arthritis. Thanks for pointing that out!
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thank you so very much for the video, my dog has arthritis and this was very helpful!
You have a marvellous connection with Amber, I can see you both communicating without words💜 I have 5 dogs and 5 cats, and love your tips. Thank you🙏🏼🙂
Thank you for this information!! 💙
Awesome, this is great! I have an aging dog I will keep this in mind for
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Would love more easy tips for pet care !
The dog is so adorable! And you are super nice as well :"D
Also, I am loving the contents of your channel. :D
Please keep making more videos!
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Hi Dr. Uri! Fantastic videos! I'd love to see one on brushing cats, particularly ones that don't enjoy it. Thanks so much!
Hi!! I love the way you explain things, is there a possibility of teaching us some CPR or any other first aid we should know for emergencies? I have a cat and i'm really worried about something happening and not being able to do something on time.
please make a video on dealing with our dogs' allergies.
I'll add it to my to do list!
She's so pretty. Dean Koontz, one of my favorite authors, has a Golden Retriever named Anna. I like Stephen King's Corgi though. She's really pretty too.
I got my Golden when she was 8 and already arthritic. I immediately started her on glucosamine and fish oil (she and I share, hehe) and it was a huge help for her, she started to move better after a month or two. She's now 13 and her arthritis is starting to affect her again, unfortunately. We take slow walks and lots of rests and we turn around when she's ready. What I'm wondering about is arthritis in cats. My oldest is 18 and still quite active, but his back end is definitely full of arthritis. He's always been an easy keeper as far as his weight, he's never weighed more than 10lbs (our newest vet was worried he was sick because he's in such good shape and they're not used to seeing such a healthy weight, hehe). That said, I bought steps so he can more easily get on my bed (though he can jump as well). We tried some shots of ... something the vet recommended that I forget what it was, but it didn't help at all. Is there anything you know of that I could do to help him be more comfortable?
This was a nice video. Can we have one with Lancelot? Maybe his story of how he protected you? (If I remember correctly that he did)
Cute video thank you! Does kibble food cause bad teeth in dogs?
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Thank you for your videos! We have a 12 year old lab who's still energetic and agile, however as he's aged, he's getting a lot more nervous. He starts to shake and wants to go outside a lot and hide in the bushes, even when it's raining. He used to get nervous and hide behind furnishings even when he was young, but now he's more nervous than not. What can I do to help him?
P. S: He's been living with me for the past month (I've moved out and I'm babysitting him for my family while they're on holiday) and he's never nervous with me. Maybe it is an environmental factor at my parents' house? Or maybe he's better suited to my lifestyle?
Our dog Pepsi is 14 years old now, she’s a golden Labrador Retriever and has developed some pretty painful arthritis. With the amount of painkillers she’s been prescribed, she’s on more medication than the average pensioner!
Nowadays it’s a struggle to take her places, there’s a local park right across the street from us, so walking her isn’t so much of an issue as taking her to the vet. She didn’t like the ramp we got to help her get in the car, so my dad put together a two part step for her, complete with carpet so she didn’t slip. It’s gotten too difficult for her to even manage that, so we’ve resorted to bodily lifting her, something she isn’t particularly fond of.
This leads me to my question: are there any preferable methods to lifting a large dog?
We currently have one person lift the front and another at the back in order to spread out surface area, but sometimes there’s only one of us available. We want to make the rest of her life comfortable, and since we have to take her to the vet far more often it seems like this is an important part of that.
P.S. Thank you for your videos, they’re full of useful info and are nice to watch!
Great question, I am actually planning a video to demonstrate safe dog lifting for different sizes! For a lab, lifting with two people is best. With just one, I would recommend scooping the dog with one arm behind hind legs and the other on chest. Best to do it from a deep squat and engage your core so you don’t hurt your own back!
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You passion for animals is apparent. Thank you for these videos. After taking my dog off kibble, and feeding canned food, he got into shape quickly, along this daily walks. His coat became more lustrous. Although I put out dry food for him, he doesn't touch it. Raw meat is better for a dog, I understand, but I can't afford that.
Thank you for the comment. Your experience is common, but please do not regret not feeding raw food. It is not at all good for your pet, and you are protecting your dog by not feeding it. I know, I know, everybody likes to talk about its benefits, but if you look at the scientific literature, they are absent, but the risks are real and proven (risks like liver abscesses, GI infection, and shedding salmonella in poop, posing a health risk to owners). Remember that "kibble" or "canned food" are just textures, not food types, and certainly some foods are going to have more fatty acids, more moisture, different ingredient balances, which will make some pets look better and some worse. My advice to owners is usually find something that works for your dog and stick with it, without overthinking it, unless they develop a clinical problem, and then feed whatever the vet recommends :-).
Thank you so much for you reply. My dog loves his canned food. He's a large dog and about 16 years old now, but he still loves his daily walks.
There's a guy that does videos of his Husky on TH-cam and he feeds his dog a raw meat diet. The owner does tell people, if you feed raw food to your dog, you better know what you're doing, but too many people I'm afraid will try this. Right now, the dog looks well, but who knows what the long term will bring.
Thank you again for your videos. Your upbeat, happy disposition, and your apparent love of animals makes them enjoyable to watch.
If you have a sled dog in the far north, maybe it is ok to feed it the raw meat of the seal you shot on your last trapping expedition. Not so much if you live in civilization. There are many opinions on TH-cam. Few of them are based on reading as many scientific papers as I do ;-).
Actually I think the TH-cam guy with the Husky lives in either Florida or Texas, definitely a hot area in a city. :(
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My aunt's 13-year-old german sheperd recently got euthanized. Her arthritis in her back legs and spine was so bad, that she started having trouble walking to the point that she couldn't even stand anymore. Now, my aunt is very fit and often goes hiking, biking or cross-country skiing with her pets, all of them are pretty athletic, so weight was definitely not a problem with this dog. A vet told my aunt that a factor for the fast spreading (I don't know if that's the right word to use, my English is not the best) of the illness was, that she overstrained the dog with mountain-tours when it was little and that this made an impact on it's growth and development. What do you think about that prognosis?
I respectfully disagree. While injuries we sustain early in life can come back to haunt us, I don't think you can blame exercise for old age arthritis, especially in a german shepherd, on running up and down mountains. Good muscle tone is protective of our joints. Also, german shepherds have a strong predisposition to hip dysplasia, which leads to hip arthritis, as well as several other mobility issues. So, your aunt shouldn't blame herself for her dog's arthritis, and I really should make a video on the history of this breed :-).
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That video idea is awesome! Thank you so much :)
Her light face reminds me of clown make up. Just the shape of it. Haha.
Good video~
Could you please do a video about how to introduce a new kitten to my cat ? I want to adopt a new addition to the family but I'm afraid of her not being accepting .
Thanks for the suggestion, I will be happy to. in the mean time, don’t worry too much, kittens have a way of making themselves comfortable wherever they go and older animals are usually unusually tolerant of kitten misbehaviour.
What about smaller dogs?
I don’t have dogs just two young cats and I supposed this tips could apply for cats too.
I would like to make a question, one of my cats likes to bite fabric, is it something about diet or just that she’s bored or stressed?
Boredom/play is most likely. Your cat may well just enjoy the texture of fabric. Cats taken from their mother before 8 weeks old can develop suckling behaviour aimed at cloth or hair that can persist for life. A third, and final possibility is that if your cat is male; he is trying to mate with the fabric. Neutered male cats occasionally display a comically confused attempt at mating with textiles.
Helpful Vancouver Vet Thanks for the answer, is a female cat, two years old. She likes to play rough and has plenty of toys. I will try to dedicate more time to play with her then. Thanks again.
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What about arthritis for cats?
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