What age do dogs start having joint issues?
Eddie Rippin
2025-08-01 16:53:07
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Although most common in senior dogs, did you know that canine arthritis can affect dogs of all ages. Canine arthritis is known to affect mostly older dogs; however, some younger dogs can suffer too. 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. Some of the common signs of arthritis you may notice in your dog include limping, stiffness, and changes in mobility, demeanour and behaviour. Booking your dog in at STAR Vets regularly as they get older will help to keep on top of their healthcare and provide the support they need for their twilight years.
Khalil Turcotte
2025-08-01 16:25:09
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Dogs can develop arthritis due to developmental joint disease, such as elbow dysplasia and hip dysplasia. Certain breeds are more likely to develop arthritis than others due to genetic predispositions. Arthritis can, and often does, affect more than one joint. 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.
Anastacio Grady
2025-08-01 15:16:23
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Joint pain can be quite common in dogs of any breed or age but is much more likely to develop in dogs as they grow into their senior years. While dog owners may interpret this as "slowing down," this process can much more often be caused by pain in your pup's joints than old age on its own. Developmental joint issues are present in your dog from their birth. These issues are generally caused by genetic issues causing your puppy's joints to develop improperly when they are young. Degenerative joint issues are caused by repeated use over time of your dog's joints, including the wearing down of cartilage or the injury of tendons. But often, they will develop in larger dogs since their weight places more stress on your pup's joints over time. Conditions like elbow or hip dysplasia are examples of more serious injuries this could lead to down the line. Many breeds of dog are predisposed to some variety of joint issues that will cause them pain. These issues are much more common in larger dogs but can be found in pups of any size.
Emelia Mitchell
2025-08-01 14:33:48
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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. 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. 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. 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.
Alivia Hermiston
2025-08-01 11:07:52
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Arthritis is a progressive disease with symptoms that gradually develop and worsen over time. 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. 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. Arthritis is a condition which causes inflammation in the joints, making movement painful and difficult. In the early stages you may notice your dog starting to slow down. They may be reluctant to play, go up the stairs or be less active out on walks.
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