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🐶 What Is Canine Arthritis? Just like in people, arthritis in dogs is caused by wear and tear on joints. It’s especially common in:Senior dogs Large breeds (like labs and shepherds) Dogs with prior injuries or surgeries Overweight dogs Common signs include:Stiffness when getting up Limping or favoring a leg Difficulty with stairs or jumping Less interest in walks or play Changes in posture or gait Arthritis is a progressive condition, but the good news is—it’s manageable.&nbsp; 💪 How Physical Therapy Helps Physical therapy doesn’t just treat the symptoms—it addresses the root of mobility loss, helping your dog stay stronger and more comfortable. Here's how:🦴 1. Reduce Pain Without Drugs Hands-on techniques like massage, joint mobilization, and cold laser therapy can ease joint stiffness and muscle tightness—often reducing the need for extra pain meds.🐕 2. Improve Mobility Through targeted stretching, range-of-motion exercises, and manual therapy, we help your dog move more freely and safely, whether it’s standing up, turning around, or walking on different surfaces.🏋️‍♂️ 3. Build Strength Arthritis often leads to muscle loss. We design a custom strength program to keep your dog’s legs, core, and hips working together to stabilize joints.🏠 4. In-Home Comfort Because we come to your home, your dog avoids the stress of travel and unfamiliar settings. We tailor exercises to your home environment—whether it’s carpet, hardwood, stairs, or even yard terrain.🧠 5. Teach You What to Do You’re part of the team! We coach you through gentle, daily movements, stretches, exercises and modifications (like non-slip rugs or ramps) to help your dog thrive between visits.&nbsp; 🐾 Meet Lucky Dog PT: Arthritis Experts We’re certified in Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)—a leading international program that helps practitioners provide the best care for dogs with joint disease. That means we understand not just how arthritis works, but what actually works to slow it down and improve quality of life.

Canine Arthritis and How Lucky Dog! Can Help