Musculo-Skeletal Problems in Dogs and Cats

Musculo-skeletal inflammation is a major cause of
discomfort and debility in millions of older
canines. Inflammation caused as a result of
excess free radical activity is well
established. (Segal, 1984; McCord, 1983).
Problems with inflammation in the joints may be
due to degradation of synovial fluid in the
cavity through free radical reactions (McCord,
1974).

Most people report good results eliminating
their pet's issues after using all-natural pet
health supplements like Antioxidant Treats or
Sprouted Granules for a short period of time. In
an unpublished *Vet study conducted on 387 dogs
of multiple ages with various types of
Musculo-Skeletal problems, 88% of test subjects
showed marked improvement in as little as 8
days!

While this is true for most pets, others do take
longer to respond. More severe problems may take
1 to 2 months before the body can adapt the
nutritional changes. A major contributor to
these issues is poor quality pet foods, or
treats which are lacking a proper balance of
usable amino acids, vitamins and minerals or the
nutritional ingredients needed to maintain good
health.

All pets, regardless of age must have a daily
source of living dietary enzymes in their diet
to help support the body's use of nutritional
resources. All-natural Antioxidant Treats or
Granules support pets through all stages of
life, from puppyhood to old age. These products
have shown the ability to support good joint and
muscle health and to be very helpful during the
accelerated bone growth stages with large breed
puppies as discussed by Linda Arndt in her puppy
feeding programs.

Arthritis

There are many types of Arthritis and causes of
degenerative joint disease in pets and humans.
Symptoms include pain, swelling and inflammation
and often the destruction of cartilage and
joints. In soft tissue injuries, torn ligaments
can destabilize the joint area and can cause
dislocation of its natural position, sometimes
requiring the need for surgery. Antioxidant
enzymes, such as Superoxide Dismutase, Catalase
& Glutathione Peroxidase are part of the body's
own natural defense system. Together, they scour
out harmful free-radicals and other toxins from
the cells, enhancing their performance. These
enzymes are documented to have a positive role
in the restoration of Synovial fluid, the
natural lubricating substance found in joints.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Autoimmune Arthritis also known as Rheumatoid
Arthritis, happens when the immune system
attacks its own body, causing serious pain,
inflammation, joint swelling and deformation of
the joints. Osteoarthritis such as elbow or hip
dysplasia can have numerous causes; genetics,
nutrition, injury and normal wear and tear on
the joints which lead to inflammation, reduced
flexibility and less mobility.

Rheumatoid patients are shown to have low
synovial levels of Superoxide Dismutase and
Catalase. This scenario leaves these patients
with increased exposure to the harmful effects
of the free radicals, O2-(superoxide) and
H2O2(hydrogen peroxide), and little to stop the
ravages of inflammation.

Septicemia often Diagnosed as HOD

Infectious Arthritis or Septic
Arthritis/Septicemia, is often diagnosed as HOD
(Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy) by mistake. Septic
Arthritis is an infection of the blood, and a
misdiagnosis can be a life threatening situation
for your pet.

Hip Dysplasia

HIP DYSPLASIA is a condition which brings about
abnormal formation of the hip joint, eventually
resulting in mild to severe arthritic changes.
Hip dysplasia is a developmental condition. The
primary cause of hip dysplasia is attributed to
muscle laxity during the period of growth and
development. If muscle tone is inadequate, or if
bone growth proceeds at a faster rate than muscle
development, the femoral head pulls away from the
socket, a process known as subluxation.

Subluxation leads to abnormal wear & tear, and
the erosion of the Hip joint, eventually
resulting in arthritic changes. The best dietary
measure for prevention of Hip Dysplasia is to
feed a diet which provides for slow even
development between the muscle and bone of the
animal.

Elbow Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia is caused by improper formation
of the joint and progression of severe arthritic
inflammation. Elbow Dysplasia can be due to rapid
growth as well as the design of the body
structure of the dog. Injury can also lead to
Elbow Dysplasia, especially if the dog has been
fed a high calorie food that promotes rapid
growth.

PANO

Panosteitis/PANO is the least invasive of
developmental orthopedic diseases in dogs. It is
characterized by a rapid rate of growth causing
arthritis like aches in the long bone of the
legs. It moves from one leg to another as well.
Although it is self limiting as they mature,
during these episodes of wandering lameness
there is considerable pain due to inflammation.
Pano normally is seen in older puppies and can
last until over 12 months of age if there is not
a change in diet to a high quality, meat based
moderate protein/fat/calorie food, fed in
measured amounts. It is important to slow down
the growth process and relieve the discomfort
using a natural supplement.

If you have a large breed puppy, make sure to
read about orthopedic bone growth issues like
such as Pano, OCD and HOD at the Great Dane
lady's site.

OCD

Osteochrondritis Dissecans (OCD), is a
developmental orthopedic disease often seen in
puppies from 5 months - 12 months of age. OCD
results from feeding a poor quality dog food
with crude forms of minerals, and/or calcium
added to a diet. Supplementation of minerals or
human foods often unbalance the calcium to
phosphorus ratio, causing OCD and separation of
joint cartilage from the bone.

Symptoms of OCD are lameness and inflammation
upon flexing the leg. There are varying degrees
of OCD depending on age and diet. Cartilage
separation happens in the shoulder joints, knee
(stifle) and hock (ankle) joint.

OCD can be due to trauma to the joint cartilage
as well, but if the dog is supported
nutritionally to begin with, generally this kind
of injury does not happen. Older puppies, 10- 16
months, that have cracks in the cartilage,
floating chunks or peeling up of the cartilage,
need surgery to remove the debris and stop the
pain.

*387 dogs with various musculo-skeletal
inflammatory conditions were supplemented over a
30-day period with the enzyme-rich antioxidant
treats. The veterinarians prescribing the
product reported significant improvements in
mobility, range of motion, relief of pain and
reduction of swelling in 340 cases in 8 days
(88%).


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Article submitted by Tim Delaney. Tim Delaney is
a multiple dog pet owner and animal advocate.
References include Linda Arndt (aka the Great
Dane Lady), Nzymes, which can be found at
http://www.nzymes.com and Nzymes EU which can be
found at http://www.nzymes.eu.com


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