Joint problems

The majority of joint problems are degenerative and will cause serious deterioration as time goes by. For this reason, it is important to treat it properly.

Discover the Articular range and help your dog to stay healthy and conserve joint mobility

WHAT ARE
THE MOST COMMON
JOINT PROBLEMS?

Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is the most common cause of lameness, and can affect 20% of dogs over one year old. This disease produces inflammation of the joints and intense chronic pain in your dog.
Dogs can also develop osteochondrosis, a congenital defect in the development of joint cartilage.
Hip or elbow dysplasia is also common in large breeds. It is passed on through the genes and involves abnormal formation of the hip joint.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES
OF JOINT
PROBLEMS?

Age

Joint problems particularly affect the majority of old aged dogs. They can also affect young dogs over one year old, especially in large breed animals.

Breed and predisposition

Some breeds, due to hereditary predisposition, have more joint problems than others, such as German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Golden Retrievers and Labradors.

Excess weight

Dogs that are overweight are most likely to suffer from these diseases and other conditions related to the joints.

Injuries

Because of an injury or fracture (hip or elbow dysplasia, torn cruciate ligament, dislocation of the kneecap…) there is a greater likelihood of suffering from joint problems.

HOW TO SPOT IT?

Fill out this short test to find out whether your dog is suffering from joint problems. Always consult your vet.

It seems that your dog has good, healthy joints, but you should continue to look out for possible signs that may be symptoms of joint problems, and feed your dog on a specific diet to enable them to maintain healthy, mobile joints.

REPEAT THE TEST

In the last 3 months, have you noticed that your dog is having more difficulty walking?

Yes No

Have you noticed that recently your dog is struggling to get up stairs?

Yes No

Has your dog started to need help to get into the car?

Yes No

YOU CAN HELP THEM WITH
APPROPRIATE NUTRITION

Your dog’s food also affects the state of their joint health and their mobility. This is why it is important to have food that...

Has antioxidants and hydrolised collagen

With hydrolysed collagen

Has hyaluronic acid

Complete and balanced

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ADVANCE VETERINARY
DIETS ARTICULAR

Clinical results support its effectiveness and have shown that in 85% of cases, pain reduction is perceived within 42 days and 82% of dogs regain mobility.