| Arthritis is so common in people it should not | | | | cartilage. |
| come as a surprise that it is very widespread | | | | Glucosamine: |
| with dogs and cats and the numbers keep rising | | | | One of the essential ingredients in Arthritis |
| every year. | | | | supplements is Glucosamine which builds and is a |
| It may surprise you to know that your dog does | | | | major component of joint cartilage in humans and |
| not have to suffer with this and other related | | | | animals. |
| diseases such as: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Displasia, | | | | It is especially useful in osteoarthritis and used in |
| Joint Inflammation and other painful diseases. | | | | veterinary medicine for horses, dogs, and cats |
| Put your pet on a balanced healthy diet, which | | | | with arthritis and as a preventive supplement. You |
| does not include commercial dog foods and treats. | | | | will find you can purchase the Glucosamine with |
| If you feed your dog this type of diet you can | | | | Chondroitin in the same bottle which you can use |
| almost rest assured your dog will be heading for | | | | as directed for your particular pet's needs. |
| arthritis, diabetes, and cancer. The reason for the | | | | Chondroitin: |
| widespread of these diseases which have | | | | Chondroitin sulfate attaches to proteins and is a |
| increased tenfold in the last twenty years is | | | | major goal of the study of Glycobiology. |
| directly related to the deterioration of dog food | | | | Chondroitin is a major structural part of cartilage |
| diets. | | | | and provides resistance to pressure on joints as |
| Nutritional Therapy: | | | | the joint is used for daily activities. Again it is |
| The best diet for maintaining your dog or cat's | | | | made with Glucosamine in the same bottle and |
| health is a raw food diet. | | | | you can take it as directed for your particular |
| If you cannot do a completely raw diet there are | | | | pet's needs. |
| enzymes added to your pet's food that can | | | | MSM: |
| supply the absorption of essential nutrients and | | | | Methylsulfonylmethane or MSM is assessed as an |
| fatty acids from cooked foods. | | | | anti-inflammatory medicinal supplement and for |
| If you do follow enzyme therapy you can reduce | | | | relieving pain associated with joints and arthritis. If |
| the food intake by over 15 percent and feed | | | | your dog is showing the signs of arthritis by |
| your dog less to avoid your dog becoming | | | | limping, struggling to walk or having difficulty after |
| overweight. | | | | a short walk you should consider relieving its pain |
| Veterinarians that have tested enzyme | | | | by using MSM regularly. |
| supplements have found improvements in coat, | | | | Omega -3 Fatty Acids: |
| higher puppy survival rates, and fewer problems | | | | Omega-3 Fatty Acids or DHA and EPA are found |
| with hip dysplasia and arthritis. Once your dog | | | | in fish oils which are important in reducing joint |
| develops arthritis there are tips to help it maintain | | | | swelling. Another side benefit of Omega -3's is it |
| a good quality of life especially in older dogs. | | | | supports heart health of your dog or cat. As your |
| A Comfortable Bed: | | | | pet ages you may want to consider especially if it |
| If your dog is not sleeping in your comfortable | | | | is overweight the strain on the heart. It is also |
| bed you have to get one for your furry | | | | found to help with alertness and mental vitality in |
| companion. Or if your dog is sleeping in your bed | | | | older pets, and memory. |
| and you do not want that, you have to get it a | | | | Doses for Dogs: |
| comfortable bed. I have seen some pretty fancy | | | | A Dog of 60 -70 Pounds: |
| beds on the internet that would befit a king, or | | | | 2,000 milligrams of Glucosamine daily, divide in 2 |
| queen with four posters and step stools which is | | | | doses morning and night. |
| truly over the top. The motto: " Nothing is too | | | | 1,500 to 2,000 milligrams of MSM per day, divided |
| good for my dog" really is adaptable in this case. | | | | in 2 does morning and at night. |
| It could be grandma's old blanket or a soft throw | | | | 1,500 to 2,000 milligrams of Omega 3 fatty acids |
| blanket whatever makes a nice comfortable bed | | | | per day, 2 doses morning and night. |
| for the Prince or Princess of your household. | | | | Larger Dogs: double the doses. |
| Woodruff for Pets has a beautiful line of pet beds | | | | Smaller Dogs: take ½ of the dose for a |
| for cats or dogs, in any which way you want one | | | | 60-70 pound Dog. |
| and they are proudly built in Canada. The quality is | | | | Smaller Smaller Dogs: take ¼ of the dose |
| unsurpassed and fully washable including the sofas. | | | | for a 60-70 pound Dog. |
| Nutraceuticals for Dog Arthritis: | | | | Animals are like people and as we age, we all |
| Veterinarians who care about nutrition will | | | | need reinforcement to the bone and joint |
| recommend using supplements for treating and | | | | structures of our bodies. These simple measures |
| preventing arthritis, as much as they prescribe | | | | can repair the damage of arthritis and the most |
| drugs. These supplements are used by humans | | | | important benefit is it prevents future damage to |
| and have been studied to provide relief from | | | | our pets. Prevention is 99 percent of the cure |
| painful joints, and inflammation while repairing joint | | | | and far easier than dealing with the disease. |