Finding The Right Arthritis Dog Medicine

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:13:27 +0000

If your dog is suffering from the painful and debilitating disease of osteoarthritis you may be having difficulty finding the right medicine with so many things on the market. There are few different ways that you can go from natural alternatives to conventional ones so we’ll list a few so that you can decide on the best one for your dog.

Dog arthritis is a common joint affliction that cripples millions of dogs each year. As the dog ages the cartilage loses its flexibility and range of motion and becomes stiff often causing the dog to limp or slightly immobile. If you visit your local veterinarian he will most likely opt for the conventional route and give the dog an anti-inflammatory medication. This may be fine but just know there some side-effects that are usually associated with administering these types of drugs such as cartilage decomposition.

Glucosamine is a supplement that can be given to your dog which helps to repair worn, non-elastic cartilage. Studies have shown this supplement to be more effective than the drugs mentioned above with no side effects. Instead of destroying the cartilage it actually helps to repair it. Your dog can experience immediate joint pain relief and repair the cartilage as well.

Fatty acids such as Omega 3 and Omega 6 help to reduce the dog’s joint and body inflammation. Just by adding a small dose (tablespoon) of fish oil to your dog’s meal can help to alleviate joint pain. This process is not quick so it will need to be given to your dog consistently overtime before you see signs of progress.

Low impact exercise such as taking your dog swimming will go along way to help eliminate excess weight, loosen joints, and build muscle mass. Helping your dog to maintain a healthy weight will go along way with the cartilage rebuilding process.

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Does Your Dog Really Have Joint Pain?

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:47:24 +0000

Is easy for you to disseminate arthritis dog medicine once you’ve found out for sure that you dog really has joint pain. The question is how to you tell tell signs that he or she is in pain?

Arthritis dogs are very a common occurrence. It affects both young and old dogs alike. There are many things that lead up to dogs eventually experiencing joint pain. Joint disorders, injuries and infections if left untreated can eventually lead to a crippled dog. Therefore it is imperative to both identify and treat the symptoms as soon as possible.

Unlike humans dogs don’t have the luxury of telling you where they hurt. This is why it is important to be able to notice symptoms that indicate any agony that your dog may be experiencing. There are some obvious signs that any pet own can recognize that are indicators of a dog’s arthritic conditions.

One obvious sign is a noticeable change in the dogs level of activity. If your dog seems to be laying around more than normal it may be an indication that they are in pain. Also, when they move if they appear to move slower that what is typical then could also be a warning sign.

My dog loves to jump up on the sofa and loves to follow me out to my garage when he things I’m about to leave so that he can jump into the car. If your pet normally jumps onto things and you notice them refusing to do that any longer may be another sign. Stair climbing can also as a huge challenge in dogs with arthritis. Any movement that your dog use to do that they are now refusing to do could be a red flag.

Another warning sign is that dogs with joint pain tend to yelp when touched in that area. You may also see them cower to prevent you from touching them at all. They can go the other extreme and become aggressive when you try to touch them in an effort to protect themselves.

Pets with arthritic pain have tougher times working with gravity meaning its hard for them to get up from a resting position. The younger dog tends to be hyper active so less activity is easily noticeable. Such change in activity in an older dog may be due just to aging and may not necessarily be an indication that they are suffering from any type of pain. It also could be a combination of both age and arthritis.

Just like humans pets also lose their desire to eat when they’re in pain and you’ll notice them losing weight. A dog may develop a fever or you may even witness them licking the wounded area in an attempt to self medicate themselves. Be sure to look for any swelling and heat caused by joint inflammation.

Just remember any sudden change in your dog’s behavior, ability to be mobile, or appetite you should visit a veterinarian to have them examined. The doctor will be able to give your dog an x-ray to look at the bones and joints and do any blood work that is needed. In many cases you will be given some dog medicine that will quickly solve the problem. Keep in mind the sooner the arthritic condition is diagnosed the sooner your dog can begin to take their arthritic dog medicine so that they can get well.