[gemy]

This is a good watch for everyone with ageing dogs. The key is to avoid prevent or at least slow dog the arthritic changes that come with age.


As you are probably already aware - overweight dogs are at high risk for arthritis. Dogs that lack exercise and dogs that have suffered previous injuries to their bones such as breaks - overuse injuries etc.


Studies have shown that dogs kept in shape live 1.9 yrs longer than those that are out of shape.


If you want to compete in performance sports I highly recommend the book Building the Canine Athlete by Dr Chris Zinc.