Cold Weather, Sore Joints: What Pet Owners Should Know About Winter Arthritis

As temperatures drop, many pets start to move a little slower. The stiff morning stretch takes longer, the couch jump turns into a hesitant pause, and you may notice your dog or cat choosing warm spots more often than usual. Winter can be tough on arthritic pets, and if you have noticed changes like these, you are not imagining things. Just like people, pets with arthritis often feel worse when the weather gets cold.