At what age do dogs typically get arthritis?
Ruby Bergstrom
2025-08-31 12:48:38
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Arthritis is very common in older dogs as joint function deteriorates with age. Most commonly, arthritis affects older dogs and is caused by wear and tear on the joints. Arthritis is a progressive disease with symptoms that gradually develop and worsen over time. Age-related arthritis cannot be prevented, but you can do a number of things to help reduce the risk and delay the onset and severity of symptoms. Sadly, even with treatment, osteoarthritis will progress over time and your dog's symptoms will get worse.
Oma Stanton
2025-08-21 15:34:33
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As soon as there is damage and inflammation the joint is osteoarthritic, which may happen as early as a few months of age. A relevant example would be a Labrador that is finally diagnosed with elbow developmental disease related arthritis at the age of 8 years old, who may have shown intermittent lameness and behavioural issues, such as dog to dog aggression, or appearing to be difficult to train, when they were 1-2 years old. Recent pivotal work from NC State University has put the spotlight on arthritis being a young dog disease. 40% of 123 “clinically healthy” dogs between 8 months and 4 years old were found to have radiographic evidence of arthritis in at least one joint, and 24% of them had pain associated with the arthritic joint. Arthritis is also a young dog disease which is not being detected till later in life when the disease is more progressed and potentially harder to manage.
Stefan Eichmann
2025-08-15 10:11:08
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Arthritis can, and often does, affect more than one joint. It is considered a secondary disease in dogs because the leading cause of the condition is developmental joint disease, such as elbow dysplasia and hip dysplasia. Certain breeds are more likely to develop arthritis than others due to genetic predispositions. In dogs the most commonly affected joints are the hips and elbows, however any articulating joint can be affected and cause great discomfort to the patient.
Rozella Koelpin
2025-08-11 10:42:43
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Just like humans, dogs generally develop arthritis as they get older due to general wear and tear on the joints. However, it can occur at an early age if the bone or joint doesn’t develop properly, as in the case of hip and elbow dysplasia. Injuries often also lead to arthritis later in life. Arthritis is a progressive joint disease and symptoms develop and worsen over time. Certain breeds are also more at risk, including Labradors, Springer Spaniels, German Shepherds and Rottweilers. You may notice your dog slowing down and taking it easier when out and about on walks. The condition becomes worse in cold weather, so if they appear stiff or slow or yelp out in pain during the winter months, this could be a sign of arthritis.
Karlee Collier
2025-07-29 20:38:46
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Canine arthritis is known to affect mostly older dogs; however, some younger dogs can suffer too. Although most common in senior dogs, did you know that canine arthritis can affect dogs of all ages? It is worth noting that most dog breeds become senior between the ages of 5 and 9 years old so you may start to notice signs of arthritis earlier than you may expect.
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