Dog's back pain Symptoms
Dog back pain is not easily noticeable, unless it is very acute, because the signs are that they only walk slower than before, are less willing to climb stairs, or are more lethargic.A slightly more obvious sign might be when they resist or even attack when their back is touched.
The causes of back pain in dogs can be divided into two categories:
Congenital reasons
Breed
Breeds with long backs and short legs are more prone to intervertebral disc disease.Such as Dachshunds, Corgis, French Bulldogs, Labradors, German Shepherds, etc.
Age
The wear and tear of joints and bones will increase over the years, and conditions related to aging such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis will always have negative impacts.
Acquired reasons
Overweight
Obese dogs cannot support their body weight with their muscle mass, so they don't want to walk, leading to gradual muscle loss and creating a vicious cycle.
Insufficient muscle cannot perform the function of protecting the joints, which means that the dog's daily running and jumping can lead to muscle strains, ligament injuries, or joint dislocation. In severe cases, it can even result in the dog being unable to walk properly or becoming paralyzed in the future.
Solution to Dog Back Pain
Of course, you have to see a doctor. However, aside from seeing a doctor, weight loss is one of the most effective methods.
Besides reducing the burden on the joints, it can also effectively lower the risk of other cardiovascular diseases.
Increase muscle and protect joints
Doing appropriate exercises to increase muscle mass is very important, and combining it with the intake of animal protein for muscle gain will be even more effective, because protein is the main element that makes up muscles.
Raw meat diets have less nutrient loss compared to other foods, and the animal protein they provide is easier to digest and absorb than plant protein (commonly used in dry food), with an absorption rate twice as high as that of plant protein.
So if you want to help your dog build muscle and protect their joints, you should seriously consider it.
Reference link:
https://firstvet.com/us/articles/symptoms-and-causes-of-back-pain-in-dogs#section_1
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