As summer begins to come to a close in the Barberton, Ohio and Kent, Ohio areas, the once warm temperatures can become cold and uncomfortable for your pet. For senior pets, cold can be even more troublesome –especially if they have arthritis! Although arthritis is often considered to be a human condition, arthritis in dogs and cats is just as common. Unfortunately, our pets are rarely able to let us know when they are in pain. Luckily, there are a few symptoms you can look for to determine if your cat or dog is developing pet arthritis:
- Limping
- Favoring one leg over another
- Difficulty getting comfortable
- Visibly sore, stiff, or swollen joints
- Loss of flexibility
- Walking stiffly
- And More
As part of routine winter care for pets, bring your cat or dog to Uniontown Veterinary Clinic near North Canton, Ohio at the first sign of these symptoms. With years of experience in the industry, their highly-trained veterinary staff can examine your cat or dog to determine if arthritis is the cause of their discomfort. Should arthritis be determined as the cause of their symptoms, know that there are many arthritis treatments for pets available that can help alleviate their pain and have them feeling comfortable throughout the year.