In an arthritic joint, the protective cartilage has worn away and the bone ends come in contact with each other, causing pain. As the arthritis progresses, the bones that have been rubbing on each other become rougher, which causes more cartilage to be damaged, and thus begins a visious cycle of bony changes and damaged [...]
Posts Tagged ‘joints’
A Good Night’s Sleep – Your Dog Deserves a Good Bed
Dog’s with arthritis or aging joints need regular moderate exercise to keep their joints mobile and healthy. What they also need is a comfortable place to rest. Spending several hours day and night on a hard or cold floor can aggravate sore joints and cause more pain rather than recovery. Here are a few things [...]
Massage For The Dog With Arthritis
Anyone who has had a massage can attest to the fact that it provides relaxation, relieves muscle tension and relieves pain. The same holds true for our dogs. Massage and acupressure can really help your arthritic dog by releasing endorphins and stopping muscle spasms. You don’t have to be an expert to help your dog. [...]
Can We Increase The Effectiveness of Glucosamine?
Glucosamine for dogs has been prescribed by veterinarians for the management or prevention of arthritis for many years with very good results. But what you may not know is that plain old glucosamine is not the best choice for your dog. It is generally believed that glucosamine is more effective when it is combined with [...]
Glucosamine and Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is the primary cause of arthritis in dogs. Let’s examine the role of glucosamine for dogs with hip dysplasia and its ability to prevent arthritis. Now keep in mind that hip dysplasia is a condition that a dog is born with. There are different levels of severity which will determine how much this [...]
The Safety Studies of Glucosamine
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance, the same as a vitamin, produced by the body and only needed in supplement form when the body fails to produce enough on its own. It may also be referred to as a nutraceutical. What this means is that it is not strictly controlled by the FDA but falls [...]
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