| ur dog has arthritis? | | | | important proteins found in cartilage, which helps to |
| Well, even though it is hard to hear, you must realize | | | | slow the deterioration of joints and ease your |
| that you are not alone. Arthritis in dogs is one of the | | | | dog’s arthritis pain. |
| most common sources of chronic pain the | | | | Chondroitin attracts fluids into proteoglycan molecules |
| veterinarians treat in their clinics today. Research | | | | which draws nutrients into the cartilage and increases |
| seems to indicate that one in every five adult dogs is | | | | the flow of fluid into the cartilage which adds resiliency. |
| hammered with arthritis and the pain that goes along | | | | Chondroitin also helps protect existing cartilage from |
| with it. | | | | premature degeneration and provides structure and |
| If your pet is suffering from arthritis you may see | | | | flexibility to the joints. Giving more life to your |
| some signs that your pup is favoring one leg more | | | | doggy’s joints. |
| than the other, she may sleep more, or seem to have | | | | Other options for medications for arthritis include |
| more trouble standing for sitting. If your dog has arthritis | | | | Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which are constituents of |
| you might also notice that she is more hesitant to climb | | | | fish oils. These fatty acids act as anti-inflammatory |
| stairs, run or jump. It may even seem that her joints | | | | agents helping to further reduce the pain from |
| seem sore or that she has no interest in playing. In | | | | inflammation. |
| some cases, dogs with arthritis also begin to show | | | | Boswellin may also be recommended by your vet for |
| signs of weight gain. | | | | its ability to improve the blood supply to the joints and |
| If you are concerned that your dog may be suffering | | | | maintain the integrity of blood vessels. It is also known |
| from arthritis, then it is quite important that you take | | | | for helping to improve mobility in stiff joints by reducing |
| your pet in to see the vet for an accurate screening | | | | swelling. Less swelling, less pain for your best friend. |
| and diagnosis. With an appropriate diagnosis, the | | | | While there are varying arthritis treatments for dogs |
| treatment for dog arthritis is quite similar to arthritis | | | | you will need to talk with your vet to determine the |
| treatment for humans. | | | | best course of action for you’re your pet. |
| For dogs suffering with arthritis, regular exercise is | | | | Some therapies may take a few weeks to completely |
| important to help maintain a proper body weight. | | | | work, so don’t get discouraged. Seek the best |
| NSAIDS or non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs are the | | | | treatment for your pet, after all isn’t that what |
| most common form of pharmaceutical arthritis | | | | they deserve! |
| treatments for your dog. Over-the counter dog arthritis | | | | Arthritis treatment for your dog is too important to |
| treatments such as glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, | | | | ignore and if your dog is suffering, then she deserves |
| omega fatty acids and Boswellin may also be | | | | your full attention and the most comprehensive |
| prescribed by your veterinarian. | | | | treatment plan that your vet can design. |
| Glucosamine absorbs and releases water with each | | | | No dog should suffer needlessly, so if arthritis is |
| step, acting as a shock absorber for the joints. It also | | | | slowing your pet down make the call to your vet |
| stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans, | | | | today to screen your dog for arthritis. |