Canine Arthritis

Helping Dogs with Arthritis Live Their Best Lives—At Any Age!

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions we see in our canine clients—and one of the most misunderstood. If your dog is slowing down, stiff after naps, or avoiding activities they used to love, arthritis might be playing a role. The good news? There’s so much we can do to help.

At Pawsitively Fit, we use evidence-based, compassionate care for dogs living with arthritis. Whether your dog was just diagnosed or you’ve been managing it for years, we tailor every plan to your dog’s specific needs and your lifestyle. We focus on:

  • Reducing pain and inflammation
  • Improving mobility and strength
  • Supporting long-term joint health
  • Empowering you to feel confident in managing their care

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions we see in our canine clients—and one of the most misunderstood. If your dog is slowing down, stiff after naps, or avoiding activities they used to love, arthritis might be playing a role. The good news? There’s so much we can do to help.

At Pawsitively Fit, we use evidence-based, compassionate care for dogs living with arthritis. Whether your dog was just diagnosed or you’ve been managing it for years, we tailor every plan to your dog’s specific needs and your lifestyle. We focus on:

  • Reducing pain and inflammation
  • Improving mobility and strength
  • Supporting long-term joint health
  • Empowering you to feel confident in managing their care

Not sure where to start?

Download our FREE Canine Arthritis Guide

1 in 5 dogs has arthritis by age 1

50% by age 4.

80% by age 8.


🦴 Learn the signs you might be missing

🔁 Understand the pain-inactivity cycle

✨ Do 3 things today to help your dog

move better

Download our FREE Canine Arthritis Guide

1 in 5 dogs has arthritis by age 1

50% by age 4.

80% by age 8.


🦴 Learn the signs you might be missing

🔁 Understand the pain-inactivity cycle

✨ Do 3 things today to help your dog move better

Want to chat more about how Pawsitively Fit can help your dog stop struggling with arthritis pain and difficulty moving so that you can get back to doing the things you love together? Fill out this form and let’s chat!

Rufus
Senior Dog.
Farley

Success Stories

Chances are we’ve helped a dog with problems just like yours. We are all good dog owners, sometimes we just need a little help.

We decided to also have our senior dog assessed as I noticed some subtle changes in the way she moved. Shauna was able to confirm this for me with her thorough assessments.
Shauna is currently working with our senior dog for some mobility exercises.
Shauna is incredibly skilled, genuinely cares and uses gentle yet effective touch and therapies and knows great distraction techniques to get the job done!
Both of my girls love seeing her and get so excited and spoiled on their physio days.
I can’t say enough Pawsitive things about Shauna. If you are questioning whether or not to get your dog some physio, think no longer and search no further, Shauna is the only one!
Thank you Shauna for saving both of my girls mobility and quality of life.

Samantha P, Maizy's and Sadie's Owner
Shauna came to work with our 11 year old shih tzu, Oreo. Oreo had been having some shoulder and neck pain, causing her to limp considerably, and at it’s worst, prevented her from looking up, or jumping/climbing stairs. We had previously been able to take her for 45-50 minute walks and had to drastically cut back to 5 minutes.

When Shauna arrived, she did a thorough examination of Oreo. She determined, through the hands on examination, and questions for us, exercises that would benefit her. She also used manual therapy and a cold laser which helped immediately. Over the course of a few visits, Oreo quickly began to get back to her old self again.

We have been able to keep up the list of exercises that grew over the course of each visit, and Oreo is gradually getting back to longer walks. We are so thankful for the knowledge, expertise and care that Shauna has! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who is having issues with their dog’s mobility. Thanks Shauna!

Picture of OreoHayley J, Oreo's owner

Shauna of Pawsitively Fit has been regularly treating “Winston” our Old English Sheepdog since March. Winston has very bad arthritis in his hind legs. Shauna has made his life much more comfortable and given us piece of mind that we are doing everything to keep him mobile and his pain reduced. We highly recommend Pawsitively Fit.

Picture of WinstonDaryl B, Winston's Owner