Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Severe Arthritis In Chihuahuas

Severe Arthritis
  • Needs help getting up
  • Limps at all times
  • Is unwilling to climb stairs or jump
  • Has difficulty squatting to urinate or defecate
  • Shows loss of muscle in affected limb
  • Indicates pain when touched

    Moderate Arthritis

  • Has some stiffness when first gets up
  • Limps after regular exercise
  • Walks more slowly or has a slightly altered gait
  • Hops instead of runs
  • Hesitates to jump or climb stairs

    Mild Arthritis

  • Occassionally lame after hard exercise
  • For Severe Arthritis
    (can also be used for milder forms)*
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