A Clear Understanding Of Dog Arthritis

Let's start by first understanding the painful condition known as dog arthritis and then discuss the best known ways to treat it.

Like people, Arthritis in dogs can appear in many different forms. Although Hip dysplasia and Spinal Arthritis are two of the more common forms, Degenerative Joint Disease actually affects more dogs than any other type of Arthritis.

Certain breeds including those with long legs and long spines are more frequently predisposed genetically than others. Many believe that poor diet and environmental toxins can worsen Arthritis by weakening the body's ability to reject the impurities that cause the inflammation.

In a healthy dogs, white blood cells respond to intruders by surrounding and killing the toxins. Unfortunately, these same white blood cells inadvertently attack the synovium, or the lining of a joint in cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Besides genetic predisposition; a lack of synovial fluid is also a factor. A lack of synovial fluid which is naturally present in healthy joints, results in joints rubbing against one other causing inflammation.

Treatment Options

•  Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the standard medications for treating Arthritis in dogs. Some of the most common are Rimadyl, Etogesic and Metacam. Nonsteroidal drugs must be used with caution and under the close watch of a Veterinarian.

•  This Pharmaceutical Grade Liquid Glucosamine works well for dog arthritis pain.

•  Adequan is a chondroitin that is injected by your Veterinarian twice weekly for four weeks.

•  Ar Ease is an herbal supplement for dog Arthritis help.

•  An antioxidant enzyme such as Superoxide Dismutase aka SOD can help by naturally removing harmful free radicals that are found in diseases such as Arthritis. AOX/PLX which includes four antioxidant enzymes is available for more advanced stages of degeneration. Check with your local health food stores.

•  Acupuncture is another option for reducing the pain of arthritis.

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