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A problem commonly faced by dogs is arthritis. Many vets treat such cases and its prevalence is on the rise. Dogs suffer silently as they cannot directly tell the owner about their pains.

Older dogs tend to suffer from arthritis the most, larger breeds are affected more than smaller breeds. Smaller breeds are also affected, however symptoms are more severe in larger dogs. When larger dogs are affected by arthritis they have a much harder time moving around than smaller dogs. Dog owners must observe their dogs carefully for signs of arthritis.

These are some common arthritis symptoms:

1. Limping

2. Difficulty standing up

3. Loss of energy

4. Difficulty when walking

5. Stiff or sore joints

6. Difficulty when going up stairs

7. Weight gain due to less exercise

Dog owners normally do not notice these symptoms until arthritis has seriously affected joints. It is difficult to diagnose due to dogs ignoring pain for a very long time. As time goes by joints become swollen and mobility decreases.

Dogs can be affected by a number of joint problems with arthritis being most common. The elbow, knee and hip are some of the more common areas for arthritis pain.

A comfortable dog bed will allow a dog with arthritis to have a higher quality of life. Comfort can be improved by having dog beds heated. The thermostat controls temperature levels and will allow the user to set a good temperature for the dog. Automatic temperature control is available in some models, the temperature varies automatically according to dog temperature and ambient temperature.

Dog nails and claws are tough and these beds are designed to withstand the daily use.

Not all dogs like to stay outside and all dogs prefer to stay warm. Health issues and comfort and both important factors when considering having dog beds heated. A healthy dog will also enjoy having a heated dog bed.

Aaron Woo is a happy dog fan and enjoys travelling. He has many years experience in the pet care industry and now works as a freelance consultant. Check out his blog for dog travel tips. There you can get advice on dog travel and a good selection of dog beds. Heated ones are also available.