I own a 8 year old black lab and recently we have been noticing shes having problems standing up, she can be sleeping then she wants to get up and ends up crying as shes doing it is this a sign of arthritus? (sp)


If so would anyone recommend anything for us to use? We was thinking about cod liver oil in her food would this do anything or would it be a waste of time? we really want to help her out seeing as shes getting older and shes having more problems, she seems to be fine when shes out for a walk she loves to run about like a puppy! should we limit her walking time? shes normally allowed off of her lead in the park and she get a ball thrown for her so shes very active when shes out and shes fine getting in and out of the car so would this be arthritus?

sorry that this is quite long im just worried about her because everyones saying shes quite old for a lab! and thanks for any help in advance!