Monday, October 17, 2011

Best Dog Health Care - Do You know All of the Details?

By Davis Smith


Health problems that humans encounter can also be encountered by canines. Well, most of it. Usually, dogs also have to put up with arthritis. One fifth of the canine populace have this joint condition and have to bear with other related symptoms as well. They also experience the similar soreness in the joints that we human beings undergo.

When your dog loves to lie dormant, the sudden increase in body mass, or if he/she plays around and uses only one leg, or if he/she has problem in sitting down or standing up, these are indications that your dog might be suffering arthritis. A visit to a dog clinic would be the best solution so that you will exactly determine what your dog's condition really is and to be able to get the corresponding cure for it. A lot could change for the better if your dog gets immediate medication while the condition is still starting up. We are very fortunate to have a veterinarian in our area that is open to alternative treatments. He advised us to include in our dog's diet, glucosomine, chrondroitin sulfate and vitamin C. These aid in the development of collagen, which provides support to the bones. He may also suggest fatty acids such as Omega 3 and Omega 6. It lessens the joint swelling thus the ache is also lessened. These ingredients are all over-the-counter, proven to work (I know because I use them myself for arthritic aches and pains).

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.

Glucosomine and chrondroitin are the essential building blocks in joint cartilage. The purpose of the two supplements is that cartilage formation is hastened.

A carbohydrate by nature, glucosomine is utilized for tissue growth and not for body fuel. It is involved in the formation of the nails, tendons, skin, eyes, bones, ligaments and heart valves. New cartilages and repaired ones have been seen as the result of glucosomine in the diet.

The effect of chrondroitin is that cartilages are toughened and kept in good shape as well as well-oiled joints.

Vitamin C is very important to humans as well as to animals. They are responsible in 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. Instead of benefiting from it, it may even be detrimental to them. Taking it slowly, one at a time 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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