What It is?

Degenerative joint disease in dogs is a condition that affects the joints, specifically the cartilage and bone.

Why It's Important?

Degenerative joint disease usually occurs when the body produces too much collagen, which is a protein that makes up cartilage. This causes the cartilage to become stiff and brittle over time. As a result, your dog may experience pain when moving around or even just sitting down.

Additional info?

Degenerative joint disease, or DJD, is a condition that affects the joints in your dog's body. DJD can be caused by injury, heredity and age.