| Many times when our pets are in pain, we tend to turn | | | | that your vet is well aware of all medications Fido is |
| toward medications and remedies that are familiar to | | | | taking BEFORE using any aspirin products. |
| us as humans. For instance, aspirin has long been a | | | | As for cats, they are much more sensitive to aspirin |
| medication known to relieve minor pain. But over | | | | because their bodies cannot break it down as quickly. |
| recent years, we've learned more and more about the | | | | Therefore, we recommend staying away from aspirin |
| risks involved with aspirin use and these risks relate to | | | | all together with your cats to avoid the possibility of an |
| our canine and feline companions as well. | | | | overdose. |
| Aspirin for dogs with arthritis pain can be used, but this | | | | As more and more people are turning away from |
| type of treatment is quickly losing popularity. This is | | | | aspirin products, many of them are turning toward |
| because dogs are particularly sensitive to the effects | | | | natural arthritis pain relief products. FlexPet with CM8 |
| that Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) | | | | has been proven to correct the problems and eliminate |
| like aspirin, can have on their gastrointestinal system. | | | | pet joint pain by reducing the inflammation while |
| Side effects of NSAID's include pain, bleeding and | | | | lubricating the effected joints. This is mainly because of |
| ulceration. So using aspirin for dogs with arthritis pain | | | | the main ingredient, CM8 (cetyl myristoleate). In addition |
| should only be done with caution and under the strict | | | | to it being an immune system modulator, CM8 delivers |
| supervision of your veterinarian. In addition, according to | | | | special nutrients and herbs to the joints, bones, and |
| the Veterinary Drug Handbook, 3rd ed., "aspirin may | | | | surrounding tissue. It alleviates pain, boosts immunity, |
| cause birth defects, so it should not be given to | | | | strengthens the skeletal system, removes harmful |
| pregnant animals". Lastly, aspirin has been known to | | | | toxins and promotes general health and well being. |
| interact with other drugs so it's important to make sure | | | | |