Thursday, November 7, 2013

Dog Arthritis Treatments Simplified

By Geraldine Dimarco


We don't want to hear it but it's true - arthritis is a fact of life that many people will just have to live with. At least with us humans, there are things we can do to prevent this from happening to us; not so with our animals. Many dogs contract arthritis and because they are not equipped to handle it properly, it is up to us to find out how to treat it properly when it does happen to them.

If you don't even want to bother yourself with finding the right dog arthritis treatment, then make it a point to do what it takes to keep it at bay. How do you do this? Perhaps the best preventative measures you can take are to keep your pet on a healthy, nutrient rich diet; and a regular exercise regimen. You can also give him specific vaccines that target this particular ailment.

For a lot of animals, arthritis is usually caused by the eventual wear and tear of their joints and muscles. All the years of their extremely active lifestyle is adding up to them. There are some cases wherein the culprit is not age but genetics, infection or an injury that has not been properly dealt with. There are effective arthritic treatments for dogs that will help in alleviating the effects of this ailment.

Where do I find these arthritic treatments for dogs? You can access these almost anywhere. Pet shops and specialty canine sites offer some of the best treatments that will treat your poor pet. Before you zero in on the treatment though, you must have your pet examined thoroughly. Get an accurate diagnosis and consult the vet on what is the best course of action to take regarding this.

Non steroidal, anti inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are generally prescribed to aid dogs suffering from arthritis. You need to ask the vet on the dosage and frequency of when you give these drugs to your pet. These NSAIDs dramatically reduces the symptoms and painful effects of this condition.

Of course there are cases where adverse side effects have been reported because some chemicals do not sit well on some dogs. Some side effects to watch out from are vomiting, bruising, rashes, labored breathing, bloody poop and a change in the dogs defecation habits. If you see this happening, go immediately to the vet and ask him to alter the dosage of the medication; or even take him off it completely.

There are natural therapies you can use to take down the enemy that is arthritis. Herbs like yucca, alfalfa and stinging nettles help bring relief from joint pains. Mussels and shellfish help restore the condition of weakened connective tissues. Bring immediate relief to the aching limbs of the dog by massaging olive oil to the affected areas.

I know it must be difficult to see your pet suffer from arthritis. However, with these tips and the appropriate dog arthritis treatment, you can ensure a better quality of life for him, significantly decreasing his discomfort and anxiety. Look out for the symptoms of this ailment and visit the vet when you see them manifesting.




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