[header] How to prevent arthritis in dogs [title] Learn how much to feed your dog. [step] Dogs that are overweight are at a higher risk of developing arthritis. Carrying extra body weight will place extra stress on the joints and bones of your dog, possibly resulting in arthritis. 
Make sure you are feeding your dog a healthy amount of food and that its appropriate weight is maintained. [substeps] The amount of food that you feed your dog will be based on its size and activity levels.