Arthritis in Family Pets
Is Your Beloved Pet Not As Active As Before?
By J. R. Rogers, J.D.
Approximately
25-30% of family pets suffer from osteoarthritis. The stiffness, pain
and swelling in a pet with Arthritis is really no different than what
you as a human being would experience. Arthritis in pets, as in humans,
is a debilitating disease that greatly affects your pet's health and
wellbeing. With the onset of Arthritis, also known as Degenerative Joint
Disease (DJD), a happy, playful Fido or Fluffy can quickly turn listless
and pain ridden.
Types
of Pet Arthritis:Osteoarthritis
(general term, also known as OA)
Degenerative
Joint Disease (DJD)
Knee
(dysplasia)
Knee
(stifle joint)
Osteochondrosis
Hypertrophic
arthritis
Shoulder
(degeneration)
Wrist
Arthritis (carpi)
Kneecap
(dislocation)
What's
really going on to cause this pain in your pet?
The physiological
changes that occur in pets are virtually identical to that of the human
body. Essentially, it is the "breakdown" of the (protective)
cartilage that covers or protects the ends of bones at the joint.Primary
Vs. Secondary Osteoarthritis
Since pets by their
nature are very active, it follows that they are constantly subjecting
themselves to trauma. Where trauma is the cause of the onset of one
of many (osteoarthritis) conditions (as opposed to hereditary conditions),
the course of the disease is extremely rapid. While a human may sustain
a traumatic injury that does not develop into an arthritic condition
for many years, quite the opposite is true with pets. Unlike humans,
most of pet Arthritis develops almost immediately after trauma to their
bodies. The onset can and is often within weeks of even a minor injury
as opposed to years for a human. This is referred to as secondary arthritis
compared to the more usual primary arthritis in humans.
They
can't discuss their pain
Pet
owners often ask if Glucosamine can be used as a preventive measure
for pets. In other words, can it be used even though you do not have
a diagnosis of OA from your veterinarian?
As most of you know,
human beings take supplements as preventive measures regularly. You
can do the same for your pet.
There are signs,
however, that will tell you if your pet is at risk.
How
Do You Know?
- Reluctance
to walk, climb stairs, jump, or play
- Limping
- Lagging
behind on walks
- Difficulty
rising from a resting position
- Yelping
in pain when touched
- A
personality change
-
Resisting touch
The
typical Veterinarian response
If
your pet is showing any of the above signs, it is always a good idea
to take your pet to the Vet. They will be able to tell you exactly which
type of arthritis your pet has (listed above).
A typical response to these conditions (if diagnosed) by
a veterinarian is to prescribe NSAIDS (aspirin, aleve, motrin, etc.)
for pain. In the more severe cases, steroids or even surgery may be
suggested. The use of NSAIDS (and even veterinarians will agree) is
not without some element of risk. Just as in the case of humans, pets
run the risk of side effects even though they do get some pain relief.
It goes without saying that the use of steroids and/or surgery poses
even greater risks.
Side effects of NSAIDS include stomach ulcers and liver damage. COX-II
Inhibitors have been shown to increase chance of heart attacks and strokes.
Furthermore, while these treatments do reduce the pain, they do nothing
to treat the disease.
There
is an alternative...
More progressive
veterinarians who are knowledgeable about recent studies, clinical trials,
and overwhelmingly positive patient response will know that glucosamine
not only treats pain, but also rehabilitates damaged cartilage. While
of course, the comfort of your pet is paramount in your mind, Glucosamine
(in the right form and quality combined with other "driving"
and synergistic ingredients) not only ends the pain quickly, but it
goes to the root of the disease and stops its progression.
Glucosamine when
combined with the appropriate ingredient mix will end your pet's arthritis
pain in about ten to fifteen days. In extremely severe cases, it may
take as long as thirty days. What should not be overlooked is that this
can be accomplished without the dangerous side effects of NSAIDS and
COX-II inhibitors.
It must be stressed that these kinds of results will only be seen if
you are using an extremely high-grade liquid glucosamine formulation.
The use of pills or capsules is not going to produce these kinds of
results. A pharmaceutical grade liquid formula is recommended for maximum
effectiveness, absorption, and minimum time to relief.
It is also important
to understand that in order to maximize both the impact on pain relief
and rehabilitation, other ingredients are essential. Those ingredients
include: Bromelaine; Boswellin; Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids; and Manganese
Ascorbate, among others. These and other ingredients play a major role
in both ending pain and in the rebuilding process.
A
Complete Solution...
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