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Arthritis in Dogs |
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So many of our older pets suffer from arthritis, it is such a common problem yet many animals go untreated despite being in constant pain. All animals can get arthritis, but it is dogs that seem to be worst affected. Fortunately there is plenty that can be done to help control the pain and prevent further joint damage. The key to controlling arthritis is early detection and treatment, advanced arthritis can be very debilitating and difficult to treat.
Most dogs suffer from arthritis as they grow older, the cartilage within the joints become worn and thin causing inflammation in the joints and pain. The body’s response to this inflammation is to thicken the bone in that area creating swollen joints that do not move freely. The secret to preventing and treating arthritis is to keep the cartilage in the joints healthy and strong.
Glucosamine when supplemented at the correct doses has shown to be very beneficial in strengthening joint cartilage. Supplementing your pet with Glucosamine will help prevent arthritis and treat any existing arthritis by treating the cause of the problem at the cartilage level.
There are many other treatments available for arthritis, when the joint disease is advanced it may become necessary to give anti-inflammatory medication available from your veterinarian. Even if your dog is on anti-inflammatory medication it is important to continue Glucosamine supplementation to protect the remaining cartilage. Many dogs on anti-inflammatory medication will find that the dose needed to relieve pain will be greatly reduced when supplemented with glucosamine.
The recommended source of Glucosamine is:
* Sashas Blend - By far the most popular arthritis medication for dogs. This product can be easily added to food or in capsule form, it also comes in a new Chew.
* Cosequin DS
* Joint Guard
With so many medications available to help your pet it is sometimes easy to forget the basics for controlling and preventing arthritis. Many arthritic pets are overweight – a strict diet is essential to help improve the mobility of your pet. If you need advice on the best way to get your pet to loose weight please contact us here at The Vet Shed. It is also important to keep your arthritic pets active, gentle exercise to keep the muscles strong is very important. Swimming is the best form of exercise for arthritis, so taking your dog for some aqua aerobics or down to the lake for a daily swim is ideal. If swimming isn’t an option then a couple of gentle walks each day will help.
The most important point to remember is to start treating arthritis early before there is advanced joint damage. Glucosamine supplementation at the correct dose will greatly help prevent arthritis from getting worse and help with the pain of the existing joint problems |
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