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Yes, Maltese are prone to many joint problems as they age. Mine is only 4 and she already has bad joints, but there are medications that your vet can give you to help. If it gets really bad they could need surgery.

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All thoroughbred dogs and some mixes are prone to their ancestors' traits, including various maladies. That's why most purebreds rarely live longer than 10 years, while mixes live longer.

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