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Hmmmm....I don't think there is any specific timeframe arthritis MAY show up in Tripawds. AND, I don't think it's neccesarily a given that a tripawd will get arthritis. Of course, most dogs do get "as they age type arthritis",.
Now, that doesn't they might be more "prone" to it, just like a larger dog. Ight ve, or a dog who has been extremely active and hard on their joints, etc.
I think Wyatt is almost twelve, amd he didn't start showing signs until the last two years maybe? Rene can fill you in, but I don't think it's been j til the last year or so that they"ve had to be more aggressive with treatment.
I have an adopted Teipawd who jas been a three legger for about seven years???? Not exactly sure how old he is or why the amputation. Anyway, this dog is a crazy wild play full out boy who has gone on escape adventures that involved miles and miles of running and exploring and gone for several days and nights. He has also had three differe t operation s on his two remaining legs. So yes, he is showing signs of arthritis.
Guess just trying to say, EVERY DOG IS DIFFERENT You give supplements, curtail any wild extended, crazy escapade like my Frankie pulled, take precautions etc.
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Agree, all dogs are different and you as a parent can only do what you can to minimize the risk. We have been told by ortho vets that Tripawds are more prone to arthritis at a younger age but there are plenty of things you can be doing to ensure that Totem has a long, happy, pain-free life. And I know you are already doing it so keep up the great work!
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