There are pathologies that we must know exactly and keep in mind that throughout the life of our dog they can appear . Even more so if our dog is a large dog. Each type of dog will have more marked pathologies but, in this sense, we must know and recognize when our dog suffers from elbow bursitis .
Elbow bursitis is a fairly common pathology and the vet often has problems treating it. It is essential that it is diagnosed on time, since the mobility and quality of life of the dog will depend on an early diagnosis.
With this, we do not mean that it is excessively dangerous but, like any pathology, if a dog suffers from it, it can have a series of symptoms that are not positive for it.
Look at your dog’s elbow, does it have a lump? Well, that lump is not normal, it should not be there and it is very likely that you have this pathology. We emphasize the idea that bursitis can become a chronic problem in the life of the animal, generating difficulty in movement and other symptoms.
Our animals on their elbows have a kind of pad known as a bursa, whose function is to cushion the friction of the tendons, muscles and joints. It is a kind of soft bag that serves as a protective element. But sometimes this bursa can become blocked or inflamed.
Like everything else, not all dogs react in the same way to the appearance of bursitis but, normally, this pathology usually causes pain and discomfort to the dog and a headache to the owner, due to the concern for that kind of “ball” in the elbow of his best friend.
To avoid this, prevention begins as soon as they are puppies . With proper care from an early age we will prevent the dog from developing this pathology.
From Muy Pets we tell you everything you need to know to detect, understand and prevent elbow bursitis.
