I have so many clients confused as to what Omega 3 supplement to give their pets. So I tried to summarise it for you in an email. In the end it is your choice but I hope this email will provide you with the information you need to make that educated choice. Omega 3 is [Read More…]
So as vets we recommend that pets suffering from joint conditions be fed a daily joint supplement. These usually contain Glucosamine and Chondroitin sulphate and then a few other ingredients for example green lipped mussel extract, MSM, Vit C. These joint supplements contain products that provide the building blocks to form new cartilage and some [Read More…]
We all get told the benefits of exercise and strength training for ourselves but how many of us see the same importance for our pets? So lets see what the benefits are: 1) Helps to keep the weight off Besides the obvious fact that your pet is burning calories by doing exercise, building muscle [Read More…]
Curcumin is the yellow pigment which is isolated from the rhizomes of curcuma long, also more commonly known as Tumeric. Curcumin has been used for centuries in Traditional chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. Recent scientific research has proven that its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are beneficial in patients with Osteoarthritis and is a good [Read More…]
Anti-inflammatories can speed up joint degeneration worsening your dogs condition. Scientific literature states that NSAIDS (non steroidal anti inflammatories) in both animals and humans have a significantly negative effect on cartilage matrix which causes an acceleration of the deterioration of articular cartilage in arthritic joints. To read more about the clinical studies click here So [Read More…]
When there is an interruption or damage to the spinal cord whether it be due to an injury or a prolapsed disc the body has the ability to heal that area to some degree. But, in order for healing to occur specific exercises that encourage weight bearing and gait stepping are required. These exercises provide [Read More…]
TOP TEN TIPS FOR PETS WITH ARTHRITIS 1. Exercise: is important to maintain the ligaments and muscles. Little and often so your pet does not tire. If you pet is collapsing toward the end of a walk this is too long. Hydrotherapy is a great way to exercise in an environment where there is decreased weight [Read More…]
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis in animals. Over time, the cartilage that cushions the joints starts wearing away until the subchondral bone gets exposed. Inflammatory mediators get released into the joint causing inflammation and pain. Even with treatment, arthritis makes it difficult for your pet to deal [Read More…]