When your dog has joint aches or arthritis, it can be tough to see them suffer. They cannot participate in the canine activities that bring them the most delight. Therefore, if you want to protect your dog from developing arthritis, you should attempt to avoid making these three blunders.

Bad Gut Health

Maintaining your dog's digestive health is essential to your dog's general well-being. If the digestive tract of your dog is healthy, then your dog will be healthier overall. Inflammation, such as that which may cause joint and arthritic discomfort in dogs, has been linked, according to ongoing research, to the health of their gastrointestinal tracts. They might be able to fight arthritis and joint discomfort with the support of a healthy gut.

Additionally, your dog's weight is affected by their nutrition and food, which in turn influences their joint and arthritic discomfort. When your dog reaps the advantages of the high-quality fiber in any suitable food, it may be easier for them to maintain a healthy weight, ensuring that your dog's joints and hips are not subjected to excessive strain. Your dog's digestive tract stays in good health thanks to the fiber, which helps improve nutrient absorption. As a result, your dog's joint inflammation and arthritic symptoms will be reduced to a greater extent.

When your dog's microbiome is in tip-top health, there is an appropriate balance of beneficial bacteria, which keeps bad, pathogenic bacteria at bay. This bad bacteria is what triggers a defensive response from your dog's immune system, and it's also what can cause persistent inflammation, which can make joint pain and arthritis symptoms worse. 

Spay/Neuter Increases Breed Joint Disease Risk

Spaying and neutering have both pros and cons that are worth discussing, especially in young dogs. The connection between spaying and neutering pets and joint problems is an issue that arises frequently.

Sadly, not all dog owners are aware of the potential dangers that come with spaying and neutering their pets.

• Unusual or Abnormal Growth

The impact that spaying or neutering has on your dog's hormones is the primary concern here.

The sex hormones that are produced by a dog's reproductive organs are eliminated in spaying/neutering. Sex hormones are involved in more than simply the activities associated with sexuality. They are responsible for managing development as one of their tasks.

Breeders can easily distinguish between an intact animal and a spayed dog. Neutered canines have longer limbs, smaller skulls and bodies, and lighter bone density than intact dogs.

Studies have revealed that when the sex hormones are withdrawn, critical regulatory input for the growth hormones is lost. So, as a result, the bones continue to develop longer than they should.

• Hip dysplasia

Dogs neutered before the age of 5-6 months have a chance of getting hip dysplasia that is seventy percent higher than intact dogs.

Of course, neutring is a complex topic with many pros and cons with should be discussed with your vet

Over Vaccination Leads Your Dogs To Arthritis

Vaccination, and particularly vaccination against distemper, has been implicated in several studies as a primary factor in the development of joint problems in canine patients. 

Additionally, getting your pup vaccinated more than once is pointless and unneeded when it comes to the distemper virus.

Conclusion

Joint disease is a complex topic, there are also simple things you can do to help, you can check these out here:

- How to support your dog's hips & joints

- A guide to Arthritis