As dogs age, the wear and tear of their muscles and joints begin to take its toll, and your dog may be experiencing issues. Weather plays a part in aggravating existing joint pain (excessive cold temperatures or rainy days).

You may notice your dog is limping, struggling to climb stairs or having difficulty jumping up onto a piece of furniture. With no obvious or identifiable external injuries present, then your dog could be experiencing pain from joint problems.

You will need to take your dog to the veterinarian’s office to be 100% sure of the cause of your dog’s discomfort. The veterinarian will perform an examination, possibly run some additional diagnostics, or have your dog x-rayed to see if the problem is indeed joint-related. For more information, please visit this website of the veterinarian Carmel.