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Although
a great many family pets suffer from hip dysplasia, dog arthritis, and other joint problems,
many of them suffer without their owners knowing. Unlike
humans, pets are unable to communicate to us about their
pain. Owners should be aware that when pets want to
play less, spend time hiding out, become more aggressive,
or refuse to do things they used to enjoy, they could
be in pain. If your dog exhibits these symptoms, it could be suffering from hip dysplasia or dog arthritis.
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Pet Dosage Chart
Pet's Weight |
Total Doses |
Suggested Daily Dose
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0 - 10 lbs |
256 Doses |
1/32 oz (.2 tsp) |
10 - 40 lbs |
128 Doses |
1/16 oz (.4 tsp) |
40 - 100 lbs |
64 Doses |
1/8 oz (.75 tsp) |
100+ lbs |
32 Doses |
1/4 oz (1.5 tsp) |
Signs your pet may have hip dysplasia or arthritis:
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Yelping or moaning when picked up or handled |
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Limping |
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Stiffness upon rising |
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Flinching when touched |
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Climbing stairs becomes difficult |
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Hiding |
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Whining for no apparent reason |
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Refuses or is slow to get up |
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Stops running and playing. Does not like to walk as far |
Dog Hip dysplasia
Canine hip dysplasia is relatively common in dogs. Hip dysplasia occurs when the joints of the hip are unstable. Usually the ball of the joint rotates freely within the socket. The ball fits perfectly in the socket and is held in place by ligaments. The socket joints are protected by cartilage. However, dogs with canine hip dysplasia have joints which are loose and the ligaments do not hold the joint together tightly. Usually this is a genetic problem happening to dogs as they grow. The weak connection of the ball and socket results in a partial dislocation of the socket. As the dog's muscles try to put the bones "back into place" they often end up rubbing on each other in unprotected places. This of courses cause pain and can lead to damage within the socket. An x-ray is required to diagnose hip dysplasia in dogs. As with other common joint diseases in pets, anti inflammatory drugs are often used to treat the problem. Oftentimes hip dysplasia becomes so severe that surgery is required.
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Canine Arthritis (Canine Osteoarthritis)
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Canine Arthritis
occurs when there is wear and tear within the
joint resulting in pain. Degenerative joint
disease is another common term for it. The common
name is simply "dog arthritis". Canine
arthritis occurs when the smooth cartilage starts
to deteriorate. The smooth cartilage protects
the ends of the bones. When this happens, the
ends of the bone touch and rub on each other.
There are nerves within the living bone tissue,
and this rubbing causes pain.
One of the components
of the cartilage is Chondroitin sulfate. Since
cartilage has no blood supply, it is the chains
of Chondroitin sulfate which form channels allowing
the passage of water and other nutrients throughout
the cartilage tissue. In dogs (and humans),
the loss of Chondroitin sulfate leads to a destruction
of cartilage tissue. This loss is what leads
to osteoarthritis. In fact, the pain caused
by osteoarthritis is one of the most common
ailments which vets see. Most often dog arthritis occurs
in older dogs, but it can be seen even in young
dogs who have a genetic vulnerability to it.
Arthritis can
occur in any breed. But it is most common in
large dogs and dogs who are overweight. As with canine hip dysplasia, X-rays
are needed to make a proper diagnosis of arthritis.
There is no cure
for arthritis in dogs, but it can be controlled
in most cases. It is also highly recommenced
one gives an older dog a glucosamine supplement.
Liquid Glucosamine is the preferred type of
glucosamine to give your dog since it has a
much higher absorption rate.
Disc
Disease in Dogs
The vertebras in
the spine are separated by discs filled with
water. The discs act as a cushion between the
vertebras. They perform much the same function
as cartilage in the joints in that they protect
the bones from rubbing each other. As they get
older, their ability to hold water decreases.
Therefore, they can't absorb as much pressure
as before. If too much pressure is applied to
a disc, it can rupture or expand. Disc disease
is more prevalent in older dogs as their discs
lose the ability to hold water. It usually is
seen in dogs 3 to 6 years of age. It almost
never happens in young dogs and rarely in very
old dogs. It is thought that if a dog reaches
a certain age without disc problems, then the
dog is protected genetically from it. Glucosamine with Chondroitin
is suggested for the dog as a nutritional supplement
to combat disc disease.
Dog
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid dog arthritis
is a disease where the body itself starts to
attach the joints. It is an auto-immune disease.
The body mistakenly sees its own tissues as
invaders and attacks them itself. With Rheumatoid
arthritis, the attacks on the body occur in
the body's joints. Many of the symptoms are
identical to osteoarthritis in dogs and other
pets. The pet is usually lame to some degree
and there can be fevers and loss of appetite.
Your vet will perform a blood test to determine
if your pet is suffering from rheumatoid dog arthritis.
Treatments can be in the form of anti-inflammatory
drugs, steroids, and oftentimes buffered aspirin
is used.(Read about aspirin dangers here!)Controlling the dog's weight is another
important factor.
Glucosamine
naturally occurs and is an amino acid
complex. It is a building block of
cartilage and has anti-inflammatory
properties. Glucosamine can help damaged
cartilage rebuild itself.
Besides
Glucosamine's importance to connective
tissues like cartilage, it is also
important in the formation of tendons,
ligaments, skin, tissues of the digestive
tract and fingernails. It is used
as a supplement to help relieve the
swelling and pain in joints. There
have been numerous double blind studies
done which show glucosamine to be
highly effective in the treatment
of both human and dog arthritis. It
was at first used widely in Europe
in the 1980's and 90's. Now it also
has wide spread use in the U.S. It
is considered to be one of the safest
of all supplements.
Chondroitin
is the main component of glucosamine,
and Chondroitin is the building block
of cartilage. Without proper levels
of Chondroitin, cartilage will not
be able to repair and renew itself.
Cartilage is constantly being worn
down and is always in the process
of rebuilding itself. As dogs and
humans age, the wearing away accelerates
and even more rebuilding of cartilage
is necessary. Therefore, the older
one gets, the more glucosamine is
needed.
Our dog
Storm had first-hand knowledge of
the positive effects of Glucosamine
with Chondroitin. After his problems
with aspirin, which almost killed
him, he started taking glucosamine.
He responded very well to it with
no side effects.
Whether your dog is suffering from disc disease, arthritis, or canine hip dysplasia, Flexicose Liquid Glucosamine should be your first choice in treating your pet.
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