Spaniel Arthritis

Sadly when active dogs like Spaniels get quite old, they tend to suffer from Arthritis and joint inflammation..

This is partly due to their very active lifestyle - they're used to retrieving for shooting and have absolutely no hesitation in dashing into the thickest undergrowth. This is fine when they are young and active dogs but as they get older time begins to take its toll. Even dogs not used in sport will have the same tendency to dash off into undergrowth in search of an interesting smell.
(I think my own spaniels definitely live in an alternative world which is largely composed of interesting smells of greater importance than anything else)

Fortunately Science has come up with a solution that at least alleviates Arthritis and cuts down the swelling of joints.

It's called Glucosamine and while it may be available from your veterinary surgeon, it's also available from a number of mail order companies. If you find the treatment too expensive, you might want to consider purchasing the same product by mail order from a USA or Canadian source.
One of the causes of Spaniel Arthritis is obesity which puts too much strain on the joints.
A healtyhy diet for your spaniel will probably help alleviate the condition.

I would advise you to consult your vet before beginning any such treatment as he/she wil be able to advise you on the correct dosage.

Glucosamine has been successful in treating thousands of cases and this is kinder than leaving your pet in discomfort with Spaniel Arthritis.
Its easy to use but you MUST give the correct dosage to your spaniel.