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Welcome to this month's issue of The Pet Arthritis Chronicle. Please pass this along to your friends!

Table of Contents:

1. Content from The Pet Arthritis Resource Center
2. Dressing Pets up for Holidays
3. Pet Arthritis Message Boards

 

1. Most Dog's Do Well on Rimadyl, Except the Ones That Die "From Wall Street Journal March 13, 2000 You might call it a made-for-TV drug. Approved for human use in the U.S. but not marketed that way, an arthritis medicine called Rimadyl languished for nearly 10 years in developmental limbo, then emerged in a surprising new form: instead of a human drug, it was now a drug for arthritic dogs. And it became a hit. " 2. Natural Arthritis Relief for Pets No one likes to see an animal suffer. But watching a beloved dog struggle to get up from her bed, or a cherished cat hobble around the house, is truly heartbreaking. Yet, just as in humans, osteoarthritis is an equal opportunity disease, striking young and old, healthy and infirm alike. In fact, for many purebred animals, osteoarthritis is virtually a given, due to breeding practices that result in congenital joint problems, like hip dysplasia. 3. Is Glucosamine Effective for Arthritis in Dogs? An informative report for anyone who owns a pet including the latest breakthroughs in fighting arthritis in pets, a debilitating disease for 30% of all dogs and cats.

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Dressing Pets up for Holidays

By J. R. Rogers

I recently received an email from someone who had attached a list of photos of family pets who had been “dressed up” for the holidays. I have to admit, they were pretty funny. But, it also reminded me of something a veterinarian told me a few years ago.

What It Means to Your Pet

Let’s face it. Some pets are like little actors who like being dressed up. They seem to get right into the role. But, there is one issue that we sometimes overlook.

When we put a pet into a costume or even something as simple as a hat (depending on how it is attached) it can cause a lot of stress for your animal. If your pet suffers from arthritis in any form, it is an undue stress they do not really need.

It may be fun but let’s try to be practical. These are not the only downsides to this practice.

Sometimes, pets get tangled up in the costume “gear” and that in and of itself can be a disaster. Or, in the worst case scenarios, they even try to tug or pull clothing off and ingest it. This can really be a nightmare. String, cloth and other items entering the intestinal tract can be deadly and at a minimum, it means big vet bills. Even getting a small piece of something caught in their throat raises the risk of a choking incident.

Thanksgiving and Christmas

These are times when you also have other issues to think about. Candles are easily tipped over and even if not, can burn a pet. Candies can be dangerous and of course, chocolate is deadly for cats and dogs.

We also have decorative lighting and power cords that become attractive to our pets. They chew on them (risking shock or death) and may damage an eye with sharp glass or plastic lights. Yes. Holidays can pose some risks.

I don’t know about you, but for me, I think I would rather err on the safe side when it comes to dressing a pet up. As for the other potential hazards, they speak for themselves.

In any event, enjoy your holiday season and let your pet do it the safest possible way.

See you next time.

For information on arthritis in pets visit our site at http://www.arthritis-cats-dogs.com

For information on glucosamine and the leading products read The Guide to Glucosamine Products. Or you can learn more about glucosamine formula Syn-flex®, our recommended glucosamine product.

A feature to our Pet Arthritis Resource Center is the Pet Arthritis Message Board. You can post messages, ask questions, learn more, and meet friends. You can post messages in any of the following sections.

Dogs

• Canine Hip Dysplasia
• Arthritis in Dogs
• Glucosamine for Dogs

Cats

• Feline Hip Dysplasia
• Glucosamine for Cats
• Arthritis in Cats

Other Animals

• Arthritis in Other Animals

Post your own message on The Pet Arthritis Message Board now!

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This concludes the November Issue of The Pet Arthritis Chronicle. Look for the next issue in your inbox on December 15th, 2005!

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