Rheumatoid arthritis in dogs is a form of arthritis where a dog’s immune system turns against him. Your dog’s body becomes his enemy. His immune system actually attacks his joints. Just like rheumatoid arthritis in people, rheumatoid arthritis in dogs affects a dog’s joints. It inflames the joints and causes heat, redness, swelling, pain and […]
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Weimaraner Old Age Problems
Is your dog experiencing Weimaraner old age problems? We know that large breed dogs like Weimaraners age more quickly than small breed dogs. That, of course, means that they don’t live as long. So what does that mean for our Weimaraners? Well, the average Weimaraner lives to be 10-12 years old. While those numbers are […]
Help Dog in Pain
You’ll do almost anything to get help for your dog in pain! However, pain relief for dogs can be tricky. Just like people, dogs do feel pain. But, unlike people, dogs don’t have a good way to tell you what hurts or even that something does hurt! In addition, recognizing pain in your dog can […]
Why is My Dog Limping?
Lameness in Dogs Why is your dog limping? Lameness in dogs is a symptom of illness or injury, not a specific disease. If you see your Weimaraner dog limping or hesitating to put her full weight on one or more legs, you need to pay attention. Of course there are different degrees of lameness, and […]
Help Your Dog with Arthritis
You can help your dog with arthritis, even though there is no cure. Treatment can include surgery, diet, exercise, weight management, medications, supplements and making physical adjustments to your pet’s surroundings. While each of these is important to helping your pet stay healthy and active, perhaps the most critical issues for Weimaraners are weight management […]
Arthritis Symptoms in Dogs
Arthritis symptoms in dogs like Weimaraners, often mimic symptoms of other diseases. And to make it more confusing, arthritis in dogs is caused by more than one medical condition. Keep in mind that, just like many other diseases, if arthritis is diagnosed early, you can help your dog be more comfortable and pain-free for a […]
