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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. Hurricane Katrina
3. Pet Arthritis Message Boards

Arthritis Pain Relief For Dogs – Simple Home Remedies That Work Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs over the age of seven? It is a painful condition that affects the joints and can occur in your pet’s neck, hips, shoulders, elbows and back. Do Not Blame the Vet When Rimadyl® was introduced in 1997 it was called a "miracle drug" for treating arthritis in family pets. And, other drug companies followed with their own offerings of similar drugs.* A total of four major brands compete in this business. The Myth of 100% Complete Processed Pet Foods Every day, people by the millions pour food from a package into their pet’s bowl. Day in and day out, meal after meal, pets get the same fare. This strange phenomenon is not only widely practiced, but done by loving owners who believe they are doing the right thing.

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Hurricane Katrina

It is ironic that in the last issue I mentioned that "storm season" is with us again. Of course, no one could have known that the Southern United States would be devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

I think it is safe to say that some of you were prepared and had made some accommodations for your pets. However, given the fury of this storm, it is also likely that many of you were not prepared. I am not sure that anyone could have prepared for a disaster the scope of this one.

It is not often that I break stride from the subject of pet arthritis. However, when there is a tragedy as great as this one I think it is appropriate to do so.

Donations
As our regular readers know, Synflex America, Inc. will be making donations from our sales to victims of this hurricane. Those donations will be made on behalf of both human and pet organizations that are involved in the rescue efforts.

The latest news on donations that have been made to date shows that some $761 million dollars has been raised on behalf of victims. However, that figure does not include the pet sector.

My Appeal to You
If there is anything that you feel you can do to assist in the pet rescue efforts, I would ask that you do so. Any donation, no matter how small can make a difference. It goes without saying that there are countless pets that are displaced or suffering in some other way as a result of this storm.

Put yourself in the shoes of those pet owners and it takes little more than that to motivate you. If your pet was lost or injured, you would feel their pain. There are many organizations working on behalf of these pets so the choice is yours.

Again, if there is anything you can provide by way of donations, please do so. It is going to be a long road to recovery. Hopefully, we can all contribute in some small way.

In advance, let me thank you. I know that you will do what you can.

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

Here's a few sample posts from the Forum...

Colette
Posted on 13 Sep 2005

Just wanted to let eveyone know how much I have appreciated the advice and info I found on this site. I have a 12 year old male Chow with arthritis. He had a slight limp for a year or so and then rapidly started to decline about 5 months ago (severe limping, legs shaking when he stands, excessive panting, couldn't get comfortable, could barely walk.) The vet put him on Rimadyl (50 mg. twice a day.) That helped somewhat. I tried Cosequin -- small improvement. I stopped that and stated giving him MSM twice a day, and a supplement called Lakota K9 MX from a pharmacy in Canada. It is a homeopathic blend of various herbs -- I've seen a TREMENDOUS improvement in my old boy! I also switched his food to Harvest Bake about a month ago (as recommended by someone on this site.) I've seen even more of an improvement since he's been on that food. He is still obviously an old dog, but it's incredible to see the change in him. He is even back to chasing the chipmunks that venture into the yard! Thanks again to everyone for all the advice and support!

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

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

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