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DOG ARTHRITIS PAIN | LEARN ABOUT

Posted by Aden on 23rd June 2010

imageAre you ready to manage your dog’s pain and suffering from arthritis? Dog arthritis pain can be severe just like in humans. I am sure you know that dog arthritis pain reduces your dog’s activities but did you know that 55% of dogs in the United States with dog arthritis pain go without treatment? Imagine being able to help manage your dog’s pain and see them regain an active life.

You are probably tired of all of the vet bills and there are some ways to treat your dog arthritis pain at home and with home remedies among other options. First let’s discuss dog arthritis pain treatment goals.

DOG ARTHRITIS PAIN TREATMENT GOALS

To reduce pain associated with arthritis

To improve the function and mobility of the effected joints

To encourage repair of the joints if at all possible

To prevent further degradation of the joints

To slow down the progression of the disease in the joints

To increase exercise options in order to reduce weight gain and improve health

SYMPTOMS OF DOG ARTHRITIS PAIN

Licking of the infected area

Yelping or whimpering in pain when moving or getting up

Becoming withdrawn to avoid further pain from being petted or touched

Ears may lie flat against their heads

Inactivity and resulting weight gain

THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP

Use elevated steps (dog steps) or dog ramps to make your pets steps easier

Use elevated dog bowls for water and feed

Keep your dog in a warm and dry environment

Soaking towels in warm water and applying as a heat pack 3-4 times a day

Use a heated bed

Use a comfort lift carrier/sling under the dog’s chest or abdomen to aid the pet in getting up and down steps and in and out of cars.

You can treat dog arthritis pain with natural supplements obtained from your pet store or with medications from your vet.

For those of you who want to avoid possible side effects there are effective home remedies that can be used also.

Take action today by getting great home remedies to use for various pet illnesses and ailments including dog arthritis pain and save on vet bills. Every ailment does not require a vet bill. Read on through the last paragraph and click on the links to save some real bucks.

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Dog Acupressure for Knee Arthritis : Dog Massage for Knee Arthritis: Sacrum

Posted by Aden on 13th June 2010

In dogs with knee arthritis a massage focusing on the sacrum area will release tension in the hip and leg region. Learn more about massaging the sacrum in dogs with kneearthritis from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video. Expert: Dawn Smith Contact: www.traditionalchinesetherapy.com Bio: Dawn Smith has been a traditional Chinese herbal medicine practitioner for six years and a registered veterinary technician over 20 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso…

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Arthritis Talk 6

Posted by Aden on 30th May 2010

E is for Exercise: Careful Exercise is important in animals with arthritis.

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Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: Diet and Omega 3s

Posted by Aden on 5th May 2010

Arthritis in Dogs and Cats: Diet and Omega 3s is an episode of Yvonne DiVita’s “Out Loud” podcast series, on the ScratchingsandSniffings.com blog, sponsored by Purina. In this episode, Yvonne and veterinarian Dr. Larry McDaniel talk with Dr. Grace Long from Purina’s Veterinary Diets.

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Dog Acupressure for Knee Arthritis : Dog Massage for Knee Arthritis: Bladder Meridian

Posted by Aden on 4th April 2010

Massaging a dogs bladder meridian line is a great way to treat knee arthritis. Learn more about massaging the bladder meridian in dogs with kneearthritis from a veterinary technician in this free dog care video. Expert: Dawn Smith Contact: www.traditionalchinesetherapy.com Bio: Dawn Smith has been a traditional Chinese herbal medicine practitioner for six years and a registered veterinary technician over 20 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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DOG ARTHRITIS ASPIRIN | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted by Aden on 30th March 2010

imageIf you are looking for simple ways to help manage pain resulting from dog arthritis you have come to the right place. We will discuss dog arthritis aspirin treatment and other alternative forms of treatment besides traditional vet treatments. Imagine being able to relieve your dog’s pain without having to spend a fortune at the vet.

How would you feel if you were in pain and couldn’t talk to tell someone where you hurt? I am sure you know that dog arthritis is painful but did you know that 55% of all dogs with arthritis in the United States get no treatment at all.

Let’s discuss first what we want to accomplish with dog arthritis aspirin and other forms of treatment.

TREATMENT GOALS

To reduce pain associated with arthritis

To improve the function and mobility of the effected joints

To encourage repair of the joints if at all possible

To prevent further degradation of the joints

To slow down the progression of the disease in the joints

To increase exercise options in order to reduce weight gain and improve health

Now let’s discuss how to tell if our dog is in pain and might need dog arthritis aspirin.

SYMPTOMS OF CANINE ARTHRITIS PAIN

Licking of the infected area

Yelping or whimpering in pain when moving or getting up

Becoming withdrawn to avoid further pain from being petted or touched

Ears may lie flat against their heads

Inactivity and resulting weight gain

Now let’s look at dog arthritis aspirin.

DIRECT PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH DOG ARTHRITIS ASPIRIN

Aspirin – Used for pain relief but be careful as long term use can cause internal bleeding just like in humans. If you decide to use aspirin then use buffered aspirin. Never use ibuprofen or acetaminophen on dogs . Aspirin should never be given to a cat.

DON’T FORGET ABOUT HOME REMEDIES

Home remedies have some great benefits.

Saves money on vet bills

Reduces the chance of harmful side effects

Most are readily available in your home already

Well tolerated by our four legged friends

Can also be used in conjunction with other forms of treatment

Are especially useful in mild cases of illnesses and ailments

Want time tested ways to treat a lot of your pet’s illnesses and ailments without having to pay a vet bill? If so, then click on the links below and get some great home remedies that will save you a lot of money.

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Synflex Liquid Glucosamine

Posted by Aden on 26th March 2010

www.healthyjointcare.com Synflex liquid glucosamine is a glucosamine supplement to help alleviate the pain and swelling due to arthritis. Synflex glucosamine comes in three different versions. Synflex original, which has 1200mg of glucosamine, Syn-flex 1500 which has 1500mg and the addition of white willow bark, and Synflex for pets. Arthritis in our pets and in humans is really the same thing. The pet version has a beef flavor that pets like. Unlike pills that are hard to get them to swallow …

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Are all dog creates that are cheap are not equal

Posted by Aden on 22nd March 2010

Looking for cheap dog crates doesn’t mean you like your canine pal any less, sometimes we just cannot afford the finer luxuries for our dogs. No matter the case, you can purchase the perfect crate for your dog and make it comfortable for them to be in. find out all about dog creates at.. www.myhuntingdogsite.info

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Dog Care Tips : How to Give Your Dog a Massage

Posted by Aden on 22nd March 2010

Give your dog a gentle massage by applying firm but gentle pressure starting across the bridge of the nose and then working to the ears, neck, down the back and then across the legs. Relax your dog and relieve arthritis or joint pain with a massage using instruction from a veterinarian in this free video on dog massage. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge…

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DOG ARTHRITIS MEDICINE | AND ALTERNATIVES

Posted by Aden on 14th March 2010

imageIf you are looking for simple ways to treat dog arthritis you have a few things to consider. You can treat with dog arthritis medicine or you can treat with home remedies or natural methods. The choice is yours but thank goodness you are concerned enough to treat the problem. Imagine being able to make them more comfortable and reducing their pain.

WHAT IS CANINE ARTHRITIS?

A slow progressive deterioration of joint cartilage that can affect one or more joints

A disorder that results in a reduced quality of life for our pets

A disorder that increases inflammation of joints and that is painful to our pets

A chronic and painful condition that can develop gradually over time

Here is something that you help you make them more comfortable.

THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP

Use elevated steps (dog steps) or dog ramps to make your pets steps easier

Use elevated dog bowls for water and feed

Keep your dog in a warm and dry environment

Soaking towels in warm water and applying as a heat pack 3-4 times a day

Use a heated bed

Use a comfort lift carrier/sling under the dog’s chest or abdomen to aid the pet in getting up and down steps and in and out of cars.

Here are the traditional ways to treat using a vet with dog arthritis medicine.

PAIN MEDICATION FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN(DOG ARTHRITIS MEDICINE

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs also called NSAID’S. These are non-narcotic pain relievers.

Common NSAID’s used are Rimadyl, Etogesic, Meloxicam, Phenybultazone, Ketoprofen,and Piroxicam.

Be careful with NSAID’S because there can be harsh side effects to your pet from using these medications. Your vet will want to closely monitor your dog if they are on these medications.

Because these medicines can produce serious side effects please consider other alternatives before  you use dog arthritis medicine when making your decision. To help you consider this.

TREATMENT GOALS

To reduce pain associated with arthritis

To improve the function and mobility of the effected joints

To encourage repair of the joints if at all possible

To prevent further degradation of the joints

To slow down the progression of the disease in the joints

To increase exercise options in order to reduce weight gain and improve health

Consider home remedies and natural supplements as an alternative to dog arthritis medicine.

Take action today by getting great home remedies to use for various pet illnesses and ailments and save on vet bills. Every ailment does not require a vet bill. Read on through the last paragraph and click on the links to save some real bucks.

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