Dog Health
Healthy Weight Helps A Dog’s Joints
Of all the things you can do for sore joints, weight is the one with the strongest evidence.
Extra weight loads joints
Every extra pound adds stress to hips, knees and elbows.
A famous study
In a long-running study of Labrador Retrievers, dogs kept lean lived on average about two years longer and developed arthritis later.
How to check
Ask your vet to score your dog’s body condition. You should feel ribs under a thin fat layer.
Practical tips
Measure food, count treats and oils, and add gentle walks.
Related
See gentle exercise for stiff dogs.
General information only. This article is not veterinary advice. Mighty-K9 is a pet supplement and does not treat or prevent any condition. Talk to your vet about your own dog.
