It's never easy seeing your once-energetic dog slow down. Helping them feel comfortable is a top priority. But before you can make a plan to help your pup, it's important to identify the problem.

Dogs with arthritis can have good days and bad days, much like their human counterparts, and with any chronic condition there may be days where your dog experiences a flare-up (sudden re-appearance of their symptoms) and these need to be managed to keep your dog as comfortable as possible.

If you suspect that your dog has arthritis, it's natural to feel worried about how you can help. After all, every pup parent wants their dog to live a comfortable, pain-free life, well into their golden years.