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Treatment Of Dog Arthritis In Terms You Can Understand

By Geraldine Dimarco


We don't want to hear it but it's true - arthritis is a fact of life that many people will just have to live with. At least with us humans, there are things we can do to prevent this from happening to us; not so with our animals. Many dogs contract arthritis and because they are not equipped to handle it properly, it is up to us to find out how to treat it properly when it does happen to them.

If you don't even want to bother yourself with finding the right dog arthritis treatment, then make it a point to do what it takes to keep it at bay. How do you do this? Perhaps the best preventative measures you can take are to keep your pet on a healthy, nutrient rich diet; and a regular exercise regimen. You can also give him specific vaccines that target this particular ailment.

Most animals get arthritis simply because they are old. Their joints and muscles have been worn by years of sometimes rough dog life and it will show up when they age. This doesn't mean that younger pups are exempt from arthritis. Inborn physical deformities, sickness or injury in the legs that have not been properly treated can result in a form of arthritis. Look for arthritis treatments for dogs to alleviate their pain.

Arthritic treatments for dogs are accessible to anybody who wants them. You can look for these in almost any pet shop or pet care specialty websites. Search the internet on the most recommended products that can help your poor dog get relief from arthritis. It is imperative that you visit the vet and have your pet examined to get an accurate diagnosis before you even attempt to cure him.

Non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, as they are more commonly called, are given to arthritic dogs to reduce inflammation; thus providing the much desired pain relief. There are many NSAIDs available but you must ask your vet which one to take and the dosage appropriate for your dog.

Of course, while NSAIDs are generally safe, they are still drugs that contain chemicals that some dogs may not react well with. Some adverse side effects include blood in the excrement, bruising, vomiting, rashes, labored breathing and altered elimination patterns. If these signs are showing up, bring the dog to the vet immediately and have the dosage changed or have your dog on a completely different treatment altogether.

You can also make use of more natural therapies to fight the degenerative effects of arthritis. Alfalfa, stinging nettles and yucca herbs are effective in easing joint pains and muscle soreness. Shellfish and mussels are known to be helpful in restoring the health of connective tissues. You can also massage some olive oil in the painful parts of your dog to bring immediate pain relief and ease stress.

I know you hate to see your pet even having to undergo any sort of pain. However, when you get him a good dog arthritis treatment you will afford him a better quality of life, despite his ailment. Look out for the symptoms and effects of arthritis and have him checked by the vet when they do manifest.




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