Healthy Joints for Your Canine Friend

By Marshall O. Goodman


Health problems that humans encounter can also be encountered by canines. Well, most of it. One of the very known health issues in dogs is arthritis. Arthritis and many of its indications are also experienced by one fifth of the dog population. They also experience the similar soreness in the joints that we human beings undergo.

If you observe your dog sleeping more than normal and he/she finds it difficult to sit or stand, has no interest in playing, unexpected weight gain and favoring one leg when walking, jumping or playing around, he/she may be experiencing arthritis and joint discomfort. Visit your family veterinarian to properly check on your dog's health condition and the appropriate treatment. If you act upon it immediately, the chances of your dog getting well will be higher. Lucky for us, our local veterinarian allow other remedial options. A supplement of glucosomine, chrondroitin sulfate and vitamin C are what he prescribed for our dog. It helps make more collagen that is essential for the bone's foundation. He may also suggest fatty acids such as Omega 3 and Omega 6. It lessens the joint swelling thus the ache is also lessened. You can easily buy these items in the drugstore and they do help. I for one am a user of these supplements for my own arthritic condition.

Humans and canines with arthritis have similar cures. Check your canine friend's body weight and check the manufacturer's label. You will see that there is a matching quantity for every kilo or pound of weight. That is how you administer these supplements to your dog.

Cartilage in the joints is formed with the presence of glucosomine and chrondroitin. The rate of how cartilage is formed is accelerated with the help of the two supplements.

Belonging to the carbohydrates category, glucosomine is an amino acid that is integrated in the creation of body tissues rather than utilized as a source of energy. It is involved in the formation of the nails, tendons, skin, eyes, bones, ligaments and heart valves. Study shows it is effective in cartilage creation and repair.

Chrondroitin is responsible for the resiliency of the cartilage, lubricates the joints and maintains the health of the cartilage.

Vitamin C is vital to all animals and humans because it is essential for the formation of collagen. These fibers are very plenty in the connective tissue of tendons, ligaments and fascia.

Joints maintain their flexibility as well as the body is kept in shape when dogs are in their good health condition and proper weight. Don't try to fit in a week's worth of exercise into one weekend. It will do more harm rather than good. A little each day is better. It is imperative that your dog stays on his/her right weight and in shape so that added strain on the bones and joints will be avoided. A fiber-enriched diet coupled with vitamins and proteins are good for your dog's health, even better if you include supplements if there is already indication of arthritis in your canine friend.




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