Arthritis in Senior Pets
We can help your pet with treatments for Arthritis in your senior pets.
Arthritis Causes
Arthritis Causes Pain
The following are symptoms your pet might show if there is joint pain:
Change in behaviour
Slowing down or getting tired quicker
Difficulty jumping, climbing stairs or running
Difficulty getting up from a lying position
Stiffness, limping or altered gait
Licking of a joint
Reluctance to play
Start Treatment Early
It is important to start with treatment the moment you notice any of the seven symptoms mentioned above. The earlier in the arthritic process you start with treatment the better the results. At Hilton Vet Hospital, our arthritis treatment is aimed at keeping our senior pets as pain free and comfortable as possible. They have been loyal to us as pet parents for many years, now is the time to reward them by making sure their final years are pain free and comfortable.
The aim of the treatment is to slow down the degenerative effect of the arthritis in the joints. (Slow down the snowball effect.)
Start Your Pet’s Healing Journey Today
Aim of treatment for Arthritis in Pets:
Slow down the progress of arthritis
Improve the cartilage and inside of joint
Reduce inflammation
Keep your pet mobile and pain free
Prevent loss of muscle mass
Treatment of Arthritis in Pets
Zydax is the foundational treatment of arthritis. It is given as a series of injections, one per week for four weeks. This is then repeated every six months.
Zydax acts in multiple ways:
Stimulates the regeneration of cartilage cells
Inhibits the destructive enzymes that damage cartilage
Stimulates joint capsule cells to produce lubricating joint fluid
Reduces swelling and blocks inflammatory processes
Improves blood flow and nutrition to joint structures
Treatment for Senior Pets
Supportive Arthritis Treatment for Senior Pets
Zydax Injections
4cyte supplement
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulphate
Green Lipped Mussel
Mobility Diets such as Delicate Care Mobility and Royal Canin Mobility
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
Appropriate exercise
Treatment of Arthritis in Pets
Zydax is the foundational treatment of arthritis. It is given as a series of injections, one per week for four weeks. This is then repeated every six months.
Zydax acts in multiple ways:
Stimulates the regeneration of cartilage cells
Inhibits the destructive enzymes that damage cartilage
Stimulates joint capsule cells to produce lubricating joint fluid
Reduces swelling and blocks inflammatory processes
Improves blood flow and nutrition to joint structures
Blood Tests And Age Related Diseases
Recommendation: annual blood test from the age of 7 years onwards.
With our in-house Idexx Laboratory, we can run the blood tests while you wait.
What do we test for?
Blood glucose
Kidney function
Liver function
Thyroid gland function
Blood protein
Electrolytes
Red blood and white blood cell counts
If your pet show any of these symptoms it is very important to get a blood test done to find out the underlying cause.
Call us to book your appointment at Hilton Vet Hospital today.
Signs of age related diseases in pets:
Drinking and urinating more
- Kidney disease
- Diabetes
- Liver disease
- Cushings syndrome
Abdominal distention
- Liver disease
- Cushings syndrome
- Abdominal tumours
- Heart disease
Weight loss
- Most diseases
- Intestinal worms
Lumps
- Tumours
- Abscesses
- Haematomas
Call our friendly team for any questions or concerns about Arthritis in Senior Pets.
Pet owners from all over Fremantle, Hilton, Hamilton Hill, O’Connor, White Gum Valley, Beaconsfield, Willagee, Samson, Coolbellup, Kardinya, Spearwood and Coogee have been coming to Hilton Vet Hospital for more than 30 years to receive exceptional service and care for their pets.
