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Whether your companion is suffering from severe arthritis or prevention is your intention...
One of the best defenses and treatments for arthritis is a high quality Glucosamine/ Chondroitin sulfate supplement. Glucosamine stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), important proteins found in cartilage and proteoglycans, the water-holding molecules that make up the cartilage. Glucosamine has been shown to not only help pain, but also rehabilitate damaged cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycan) that gives cartilage its
elasticity. These compounds may also have anti-inflammatory activity.
Extensive research indicates that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and help prevent certain chronic diseases such as arthritis and heart disease. In addition, essential fatty acids aid in gastrointestinal health and the treatment of allergies (which contribute to inflammation and joint deterioration).
Optimal diet and nutrition are essential because joint issues are commonly a result of toxin buildup in the animal’s system – so the “cleaner” the diet, the fewer toxins in the animal’s system & the more support the body has for healing and resisting disease and further deterioration. Overweight animals are much more prone to arthritis – so a diet may be in order. Please see the article What You Should Know About Your Pet’s Food.
Preventing joint deterioration can go a long way to easing the effects of aging for your companion. Holistic veterinarians often recommend that dogs be started on a good joint supplement that includes glucosamine by the time they are 8 or 9 years old for larger breeds, 10 or 11 for smaller breeds - even when no symptoms are present. Cats can also benefit from glucosamine supplementation earlier in the aging process rather than waiting until symptoms appear. Their needs will vary greatly depending upon lifestyle – how much exercise they get, quality of diet, and exposure to environmental toxins in the home. Start supplementing with glucosamine at the FIRST sign of reduced mobility and activity such as scratching less or lower on posts, not jumping as high or often and stiffness upon rising.
The following items have been selected for their synergistic effects in providing joint support for dogs and cats:
Prevention and Early Stage Arthritis
Signs:
- Signs are subtle
- Slight stiffness after strenuous exercise
- Periodic limping that later disappears
Kit includes:
Moderate Arthritis
Signs:
- Animal is stiff when first arising
- Limps after regular exercise
- Walks slower or has a slight limp
- “Bunny hops” rather than running normally
- Hesitates when climbing stairs
- Less playful and “bouncy” than previously
- Difficulty jumping onto furniture or into the car
Kit includes:
Severe Arthritis
Signs:
- Often needs help getting up
- Frequently or always limps
- Resistant to climbing stairs
- Shows difficulty squatting to go to the bathroom
- Signs of muscle deterioration in one or more limbs
- Painful area(s) in limbs when touched
Kit includes:
Additional Recommendations:
For pets in discomfort please add one of the following remedies to your pet's regimen for use during the first 4-6 weeks while the glucosamine, chondroitin and essential fatty acids begin the healing process. These products can ease the pain while the therapeutic effects of the other supplements are building in your companion’s system: (To add on one of the products below, simply click on the product link, input a quantity, click "add to cart" and then close the window. The product will remain in your shopping cart until you are ready to check out.)
For optimal results for severe arthritis add antioxidants such as:
And last but not least, don’t forget the treats: