Dog Walk
Support the 46 million adults, 300,000 children and 1 in 5 dogs living with arthritis while preventing and controlling the disease through exercise! Register for DC Arthritis Walk * today or call 202-537-6800.
Timber and Timothy - 2009 DC Arthritis Walk Champions
Did You Know?
Canine arthritis affects dogs of any age, breed or sex. Studies have shown that as many as 1 in 5 adult dogs have arthritis. Although there is no cure, chronic arthritis pain can be managed with the help of diet, exercise, surgery and proper medication. About four in ten (41%) dog owners say that they know the signs of canine arthritis. Respondents who know the signs are likely to be 46 years or older (52%) and have arthritis (56%). At 33%, limping is the most recognized symptom of canine arthritis. Additionally, stiffness (24%) and difficulty or pain when walking (18%) or getting up (15%) are frequently mentioned. Almost one-quarter (23%) of survey participants have a dog suffering from arthritis. 29% of respondents most often use exercise and arthritis medication to treat their pet’s condition. Did you know that a daily walk can help control arthritis? That’s right, regular exercise helps maintain joint health and improves overall health for you and your pet. When both owners and dogs have arthritis, they manage their condition with walk or other exercise (65%), medication (41%), health care visits (35%), and weight maintenance (29%).
Learn more at http://www.arthritis.org/arthritis-dogs.php
*IMPORTANT DC ARTHRITIS WALK® DOG INFORMATION
Requirements: 1. All dog walkers must be over the age of 18. 2. Dogs must be accompanied by a registered participant. 3. Participants must pick up after their dog. 4. Dogs must have current shots. 5. All participants must sign Waiver/Release. 5. All dogs must be kept on a maximum 6 foot leash at all times. 6. Female dogs in heat will not be allowed to participate. 7. At the sole discretion of the Event Coordinator, dogs whose behavior is unruly or might prove to be hazardous to participants, other dogs or spectators, will be requested to leave the Arthritis Walk© premises. 7. All dog walkers must comply with site location rules not listed above.
