Arthritis or Something Else???

[PricelessPup]

Newbie here. (posting, not reading) I was wondering what you guys thought of my pup's situation. A few different things have come about with Goliath's increase in age. First, he doesn't like jumping up or off the bed or couches anymore, he just stands there looking at the top/floor. Another, when he wakes up from a nap, his stretches take forever, (who doesn't love a good stretch?) and he seems to be stiff. Third, when I bring food, he used to jump up and down excitedly. Now he half jumps once or not at all. Last, I recently gave him a bath, instead of his usual shower, and he laid in the water. Just laid there. (The water was really warm)These things have been gradual, but I am wondering if it is just because he is getting older, or if he is just getting lazier. He is six years, and a vet visit is coming up soon, I will ask when we go. Thanks for your help.

[gemy]

Definitely mention these changes to the vet. If you don't usually do a full blood work up you might want to do one this visit.

It could be many things. There are some joint supplements that might be useful, speak to your vet once a determination of "what" is causing this, is made.

GL

[cindersellie]

Welcome to YT!

Like Gemy said, mention all his behavioral changes to your vet. There could be a number of reasons he doesn't like to jump as much. Let us know what the vet says.