| Similar to the osteoarthritis that occurs in humans, | | | | to the veterinarian can also help you detect and |
| arthritis in dogs (or canine osteoarthritis) also means an | | | | manage your dog's arthritis pain. When dogs are |
| inflammation of one or more joints, which causes a lot | | | | diagnosed with osteoarthritis, veterinarians commonly |
| of pain to your dogs and may cause disability. A joint is | | | | prescribe NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory |
| the site where bones meet and when it gets damaged | | | | drug. Deramaxx is an NSAID specially formulated for |
| by trauma, swelling due to inflammation occurs. The | | | | dogs. It is introduced to control pain and reduce |
| hips, elbows, and knees are the most common sites of | | | | inflammation, as well as to hinder the progression of |
| arthritis. | | | | the disease. Every pet owner should be wary of the |
| Arthritis is very common in dogs, occurring in one out | | | | symptoms of arthritis for it is very hard to treat arthritis |
| of five adult dogs in the United States. It occurs in dogs | | | | in dogs especially when it has reached its advanced |
| of different breeds, sizes, and ages, but the risk of | | | | stages. |
| developing arthritis is particularly high in senior dogs and | | | | Deramaxx is a type of NSAID that belongs to the |
| large-breed or obese dogs. Improper nutrition and | | | | coxib family. NSAIDS such as ibuprofen and naproxen |
| injuries are other causes that would put your dogs in | | | | control pain by inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. |
| the risk of having arthritis. | | | | These enzymes produce chemicals called |
| Some indications may be manifested by your dog if it | | | | prostaglandins. Prostaglandins produced by COX-1 |
| suffers from arthritis. Most dogs may feel lazy from | | | | enzymes play an important role in our normal bodily |
| time to time. If your dog, which is normally active, starts | | | | functions. On the other hand, prostaglandins produced |
| to sleep all day and remains sulky for a long period of | | | | by COX-2 enzymes are responsible for activating |
| time, your dog may be experiencing pain. Decreased | | | | inflammatory reactions such as swelling and pain. The |
| activity and difficulty in sitting and standing are positive | | | | difference of Deramaxx from other NSAIDS lies on its |
| indications that your dog may be suffering from | | | | ability to select the COX-2 enzymes that produce |
| arthritis. Some dogs suffering from severe arthritis also | | | | prostaglandins responsible for pain and not COX-1 |
| develop fever as an inflammatory response. Loss of | | | | enzymes that produce prostaglandins which are |
| appetite is also one indication that there is something | | | | necessary in performing important bodily functions |
| wrong with your pet. | | | | such as blood clotting and increasing blood flow in the |
| There are ways in which one can control pain and | | | | kidneys. |
| inflammation brought about by arthritis in dogs. | | | | Deramaxx is the most commonly prescribed NSAID to |
| Managing your dog's weight by giving it a balanced diet | | | | manage pain and treat arthritis in dogs. It is only |
| may help lessen the pressure on his joints. Regular | | | | dispensed upon a veterinarian's prescription. If your dog |
| exercise such as a 20-minute walk may also help | | | | shows some indications that it has arthritis, it is best to |
| reduce your dog's joint pain. Being observant about | | | | consult your veterinarian to provide your pet with |
| your dog's actions and feelings, as well as regular trips | | | | immediate relief. |