What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is
inflammation of the joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease. It is caused
by joint degeneration and loss of joint cartilage.
What causes osteoarthritis
or DJD?
1. the natural aging process
2. wear-and-tear or repetative trauma
3. inherited abnormalities
in joint structure
With cumlative stress on a joint and the aging process, the ability to restore and create
normal cartilage that cushions the joint decreases, therefore, damage to the cartilage occurs followed by bony changes which
results in a degenerative joint.
What is the conventional treatment
of osteoarthrits?
The primary drugs used in the treatment of osteoarthritis are called "NSAID's" (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs). These drugs help to relieve pain and are tolerated well if used carefully and cautiously. NSAID's if used long term
or if not utilized properly may be associated with gastric irritation , GI bleeding, liver and kidney damage.
What can I use that is natural for my pet's joints? Glucosamine Sulfate!
The main natural substances that
keep joints healthy is glucosamine sulfate (GS), an amino sugar. The body utilizes glucosamine to stimulate the process of
cartilage renewal and helps make the synovial fluid in the joints thick and elastic. A deficiency of GS can effect the repairative
process within the tendons, ligaments, bones, synovial fluid, and cartilage. Tissues in the joints become damaged when these
lubricating fluids become thin and watery. The normal cushioning is lost and consequently the bones and the cartilage will
scrape each other inside the joint space resulting in joint destruction, pain, loss of movement and flexiblity. GS has shown
to exert a protective effect against joint destruction, exerting a powerful healing effect on an injured joint.
Glucosamine Sulfate is a natural nutrient
and is virtually free of side effects and there have been no reports of any adverse drug interactions. Should you decide to
try this or any supplement for your pet, consult with your veterinarian first. Most
pets will experience significant improvement within 1-8 weeks. Twice daily supplementation is needed to experience
the full benefit.
Dosage: average dosages range
from 10-20 mg per lb. per day, use as directed.
