What are the 4 stages of arthritis in dogs?
Ruby Bergstrom
2025-08-01 14:23:55
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The four stages of canine arthritis are early, mild, moderate, and severe. Each stage represents the progression of the disease and the extent of damage to the joints. The early stage of dog arthritis is usually hard to detect as the signs are subtle. In the early and mild stages, the symptoms are subtle and may include slight stiffness, change in gait, and mild swelling in the joints. Stage 2: Mild Stage of Dog Arthritis, the symptoms become more noticeable. The moderate stage of dog arthritis is characterized by more pronounced symptoms. The severe stage of dog arthritis is the most advanced stage of the disease. Arthritis in dogs progresses through four stages, each with its distinct symptoms and challenges.
Toby Rempel
2025-08-01 12:23:39
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There are four stages of arthritic disease:
Young animals predisposed to osteoarthritis due to conformation or injury
Pets with current joint disease but little damage to joints and no symptoms
Pets with moderate damage and intermittent symptoms, often with decreased range of motion in the affected joints
Severe damage and signs, such as atrophied muscles, restricted range of motion, difficulty rising, jumping onto furniture, going up stairs or performing other activities.
Stage 1: If we know that arthritis is likely down the road, we would like to start preventing it early.
Stage 2: Arthroscopy is becoming more common in dogs.
Through “scoping” of joints, we are learning that many, many dogs have inflammation in the joint before they have lameness or other symptoms.
Stage 1 includes young animals predisposed to osteoarthritis due to conformation or injury.
Stage 2 includes pets with current joint disease but little damage to joints and no symptoms.
Stage 3 includes pets with moderate damage and intermittent symptoms, often with decreased range of motion in the affected joints.
Stage 4 is severe damage and signs, such as atrophied muscles, restricted range of motion, difficulty rising, jumping onto furniture, going up stairs or performing other activities.
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