Glucosamine For Dogs » arthritis for dogs http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com Dog Arthritis Care ...Glucosamine For Dogs Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:23:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Arthritis For Dogs – Vital Signs You Must Spot! http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/arthritis-for-dogs-vital-signs-you-must-spot http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/arthritis-for-dogs-vital-signs-you-must-spot#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:00:59 +0000 admin http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/arthritis-for-dogs-vital-signs-you-must-spot

We usually associate arthritis with middle to advanced age but unfortunately arthritis for dogs can be much earlier than we dog lovers care to think.

In dogs, arthritis can start early as an active dog’s joints get a lot of punishment especially the larger breeds. If you have a small to medium dog, early arthritis problems can begin by age seven or eight. Large or giant breed dogs can show symptoms as early as age four or five.

How do you know when your dog has problems with early arthritis? Signs and symptoms of early joint damage and arthritis for dogs vary a lot but commonly include:

  • Occasional limping or favoring an affected limb
  • Increasing stiffness and difficulty getting up - particularly after a long rest.
  • Increasing reluctance to climb or jump

It’s important to get your vet to confirm any suspicion as early  as possible – no dog lover wants their pet to suffer and like with many health problems: early treatment of arthritis for dogs gives your pet and you a happier longer life.

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]]> http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/arthritis-for-dogs-vital-signs-you-must-spot/feed 0 Dogs Pay Heavy Price for Obesity http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dogs-pay-heavy-price-for-obesity http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dogs-pay-heavy-price-for-obesity#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:10:01 +0000 admin http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dogs-pay-heavy-price-for-obesity Up to 40% of domestic pet dogs in Europe could be overweight or clinically obese, according to veterinarians; some US vets say the figures are very much higher.

It is a hidden problem for many owners — they simply do not realise that their dog is heavier than it should be. UK practitioner Andy Green from the Pennard Veterinary Practice in Kent says: “They are not aware of gradual weight gain until they bring their dogs in for check-ups and see over time how much their dog has gained weight.”

Excessive weight can shorten a dog’s life by up to two years, impair its quality of life, and contribute to medical problems such as heart and lung disease, arthritis and joint problems, as well as diabetes. Owners who are concerned about their dog’s weight are being encouraged to visit the vet.

Vets say that excessive weight is a clinical issue; owners are usually advised to reduce the animal’s weight, through a combination of exercise and diet.

For those dogs, which do not respond to diet and exercise, clinical help is now available through the vet in the form of a weight loss product. The product works by decreasing the dogs’ appetites, making it easier for owners to introduce new long-term diet and exercise behaviours. The drug was introduced to the US eight months ago and is just being launched in Europe.

Dr. Scott McComb DVM, one of many US veterinary surgeons now using the drug as a weight loss aid, said: “Pet owners need to see the benefits of their efforts, see the benefit of weight loss, or their owner behaviours will never change.”

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]]> http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dogs-pay-heavy-price-for-obesity/feed 0 Arthritis and Sea Salt http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/arthritis-and-sea-salt http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/arthritis-and-sea-salt#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:08:03 +0000 admin http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/arthritis-and-sea-salt Sea Salt cures dogs of arthritis 100%. Helps most cats and people too. The mental mechanism in people is anger and resentment, which is contributory.

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]]> http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/arthritis-and-sea-salt/feed 3 Dog Acupressure for Wrist Arthritis : Dog Massage for Wrist Arthritis: Legs http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-dog-massage-for-wrist-arthritis-legs http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-dog-massage-for-wrist-arthritis-legs#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:06:07 +0000 admin http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-dog-massage-for-wrist-arthritis-legs A leg massage is very beneficial for dogs with wrist arthritis. Learn more about leg massage for dogs with wrist arthritis from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

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]]> http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-dog-massage-for-wrist-arthritis-legs/feed 0 Dog Acupressure for Wrist Arthritis : Dog Acupressure for Wrist Arthritis: Small Intestine Sea http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-small-intestine-sea http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-small-intestine-sea#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:12:00 +0000 admin http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-small-intestine-sea The Small Intestine Sea dog acupressure point relieves pain in the legs and is good for dogs who dislike having their feet touched. Learn more about triggering the Small Intestine Sea acupressure point in dogs with wrist arthritis from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video.

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]]> http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-dog-acupressure-for-wrist-arthritis-small-intestine-sea/feed 0 Dog Undergoes Rare Surgery For Arthritis! http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-undergoes-rare-surgery-for-arthritis http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-undergoes-rare-surgery-for-arthritis#comments Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:09:59 +0000 admin http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/?p=65 In San Diego recently there has been a trial of some brilliant new innovative surgery that helps with arthritis for dogs.

Keyway an 8 year old German Shepherd dog has just had elbow joint replacement surgery for joint arthritis and is now recovering well. His front elbow joints were replaced with special prosthetic joints to help him walk without pain.

It would be nice if we could avoid surgery for dog arthritis but it’s also good to know that we can help when supplements like glucosamine for dogs is not enough.

Here is a video of Keyways experience!

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]]> http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/dog-undergoes-rare-surgery-for-arthritis/feed 0 The Bottom’s Up Leash Helps Senior Dogs Walk http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/the-bottoms-up-leash-helps-senior-dogs-walk http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/the-bottoms-up-leash-helps-senior-dogs-walk#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:14:01 +0000 admin http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/the-bottoms-up-leash-helps-senior-dogs-walk Arnie Costell produced this video to demonstrate the Bottom’s Up Leash he developed for his 17 year old dog Watson. Read our review of Watson’s Senior Pet pProducts at www.tripawds.com!

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]]> http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/the-bottoms-up-leash-helps-senior-dogs-walk/feed 0 my question is arthritis in dogs and what can be done to make the pain more bare-able for them? http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/my-question-is-arthritis-in-dogs-and-what-can-be-done-to-make-the-pain-more-bare-able-for-them http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/my-question-is-arthritis-in-dogs-and-what-can-be-done-to-make-the-pain-more-bare-able-for-them#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:12:01 +0000 admin http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/my-question-is-arthritis-in-dogs-and-what-can-be-done-to-make-the-pain-more-bare-able-for-them I was wondering if anyone had heard of or if they have used a product called Dr. Franks pet pain spray.It sounds to good to be true and yes I do know what that usually means but I am hoping to find that out before I get my hopes up with a purchase.Thank you if you can give me some sort of fed back .

Our vet starts with glucosamine and baby aspirins. Next is Rimadyl. Then DMSO applied to the skin, then steroids, finally more powerful pain killers like Metacam.

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]]> http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/indoor-swimming-pool-for-dogs/feed 3 Remedys for old adult dogs with bad arthritis? http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/remedys-for-old-adult-dogs-with-bad-arthritis http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/remedys-for-old-adult-dogs-with-bad-arthritis#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:03:56 +0000 admin http://www.glucosaminefordogsite.com/arthritis-for-dogs/remedys-for-old-adult-dogs-with-bad-arthritis My dog is quite old. (12y/o) She has arthritis in her back & back legs to the point that she is in so much pain she can’t move. The vet gave her a corto shot & chewible pills she seems to really like…but is she going to have to take those always and are there other things?
I’m not a kid, I have taken to the vet, if u actually read what I said it states that.

Yep. Sounds like your vet gave your dog Rimadyl. A very common arthritis pain med. If it’s Rimady you’ll be wanting the vet to keep an eye on your dog’s liver function.

Yes, there are other pain meds available if she can’t tolerate the Rimadyl.

Yes, she will probably be on the pain meds for the rest of her life. Enjoy your friend while you can.

Our departed mutt Shovelhead was on Rimady the last few of his 16 years.

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