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Table of Contents:

1. Featured Articles from The Pet Arthritis Resource Center
2. Natural Arthritis Solutions for Dogs and Cats

Featured Pet Arthritis Content

A Guide to Glucosamine Products for Pets Canine Hip Dysplasia Stories of Users of Rimadyl Natural Arthritis Relief for Pets Recommended Books on easing arthritis pain in Pets Using Glucosamine to Ease Arthritis Pain in Pets

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Natural Arthritis Solutions for Dogs and Cats

With recent news about severe side effects resulting from usage of NSAIDs (and Rimadyl), it is crucial that you know both options for your pet's arthritis and the risks.

There are a number of natural supplements that have been shown to be effective in treating arthritis in dogs and cats.

However, news of natural supplements will rarely come from your veterinarian. Since many of these supplements cannot be patented, there are no large companies (such as Pfizer) that are willing to spend the millions necessary for long term research. Because of this, vets are at times wary of recommending something that has not been proven by numerous double blind, placebo controlled studies.

Take "glucosamine" as a case in point. While glucosamine is now recommended by many veterinarians, for many years vets were cautious about recommending glucosamine even though they heard many very positive reports back from their clients. It took a number of studies and books like the 2000 publication by Brenda Adderly "The Arthritis Cure for Pets" for glucosamine to be recognized in the medical community.

I hope the following review of natural supplements will show you that you do indeed have choices for your pet, and lead you in the right direction to effectively easing your pet's arthritis pain.

Nutritional Supplements
Glucosamine - Important factor in maintaining healthy cartilage and rehabilitating cartilage that has deteriorated. It has been shown to be very beneficial in combating arthritis and hip dysplasia in dogs, cats, and horses. It is important to look for high quality (98% Pure) liquid glucosamine and a product that delivers glucosamine in liquid form as this is absorbed much more effectively than glucosamine in capsule or pill form.

Chondroitin - works synergistically with glucosamine to assist in rehabilitating the cartilage that is damaged in your body, increases the flow of fluid into your cartilage to add resiliency, and provides structure and flexibility to your joints.

Boswellin - has been used for centuries in the Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine to maintain healthy joints. Also serves to reduce swelling and improve mobility where individuals experience stiffness in the joints.

Yucca - blocks the release of toxins from the intestines that inhibit the normal function of cartilage. Yucca also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids act as anti-inflammatory agents. Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, and ALA) are found in fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna, halibut, anchovies, and rainbow trout and soybean oil, flaxseed oil, and walnut oil. Omega-6 fatty acids (lineolic acid) comes from various common vegetable oils. The body converts lineolic acid into GLA which can help reduce joint inflammation.

Bromelain - helps to inhibit pro-inflammatory compounds which reduces pain and swelling

Manganese - essential for a healthy immune system and aids in the production of mucopolysaccharides, which are critical for maintaining healthy joints

Vitamin A - essential for growth and repair of body tissues and it also aids in bone formation

Vitamin C - is a powerful antioxidant that mobilizes your body's self-defense mechanisms that in turn, assist your immune system in overcoming disease. It is also required to produce collagen, which is the main supportive protein in cartilage, tendon, and connective tissue

Vitamin E - that acts to protect red blood cells and unsaturated fatty acids from oxidation damage. It also assists your body in maintaining healthy membrane tissue

Note: For information on Syn-flex, a product that contains pharmaceutical quality liquid glucosamine and all of the above ingredients, visit the website of Activex America.

Alternative Treatments
Acupuncture - form of traditional Chinese medicine. Has become a fairly common treatment for arthritis since 1997 when the NIH published a report corroborating many of the claims of acupuncture.

Acupressure - Similar to Acupuncture but without the needles. Massage is also often beneficial for sore areas.

Hydrotherapy - utilizes water of all temperatures to relax still joints, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the joint.

Magnets - 1996 study in Tokyo found magnets worked just as well as acupuncture. Has been shown to reduce inflammation and pain in some pets.

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This concludes the April Issue of The Pet Arthritis Chronicle. Look for the next issue in your inbox on May 15th, 2002!

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