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". Dog
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. Flexicose contains glucosamine which the body can use to repair these damaged joints.
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 it occurs
in older dogs, but it can be seen even in young
dogs who have a genetic vulnerability to it. Flexicose liquid glucosamine contains chondroitin for healthy joints.
Flexicose is safe for treating dog arthritis
Dog arthritis can
occur in any breed. But it is most common in
large dogs and dogs who are overweight. X-rays
are needed to make a proper diagnosis.
There is no cure
for dog arthritis, but it can be controlled
in most cases. It is also highly recommenced
one gives an older dog a glucosamine supplement.
Liquid Glucosamine, as found in Flexicose, 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. As in
dog arthritis, Flexicose Glucosamine with Chondroitin
is suggested for the dog as a nutritional supplement
to combat disc disease.
Dog
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dog rheumatoid 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 arthritis.
Treatments can be in the form of anti-inflammatory
drugs, steroids, and oftentimes buffered aspirin
is used.(Read about possible aspirin dangers here!) Controlling the dog's weight is another
important factor. Please note that Flexicose, as well as other glucosamine supplements, have only a limited value in treating rheumatoid arthritis.
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 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 the condition becomes so
severe that surgery is required. Flexicose Liquid Glucosamine can offer some relief for dogs suffering from hip dysplasia.
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Flexicose Glucosamine
For Dogs
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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
Flexicose 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 dog and human 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. Flexicose can insure an adequate supply of chondroitin. 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. Flexicose is a great source for Chondroitin!
Our dog
Storm had first-hand knowledge of
the positive effects of Flexicose 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.
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