Monday, December 6, 2010

Effective Tips to Treat Dog Joint Pain

By Geraldine Dimarco


Do you feel like your dog seems to find it difficult to be as mobile as he was before? Maybe he is listless and not at all like the active, lovable mutt that you remember. Is he avoiding being touched? If you see these symptoms manifesting in your pet, it might be that he has dog joint pain and needs you to help him find the pain relief that he needs.

Canine arthritis and human arthritis are very much the same. They are usually caused by the eventual deterioration of the victim's joint and muscles; thus you will notice senior dogs usually have this condition more. This doesn't mean pups cannot contract this though. Sometimes genetic abnormalities, or an injury that has not been properly addressed can lead to a type of arthritis.

While arthritis is by no means fatal in nature, it can prove to be extremely uncomfortable to the poor dog. If you have the opportunity to still do something about it, do not overfeed your dog or engage him in extreme sports like Frisbee. These put tremendous pressure on their joints which will be bad for them in the future. If they already are in the throes of this condition do not worry-you can still avail of an effective dog arthritis treatment to help your dog maintain a relatively good quality of life.

Before you attempt to cure your dog of his distressing state, it is imperative that you obtain an accurate diagnosis of his actual condition. Some of the symptoms of arthritis are the same with some canine diseases and may need another form of therapy to treat it right. Have a licensed vet examine your dog thoroughly.

If your dog does have arthritis, then he will most likely be prescribed a NSAID or non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug. These medications are taken with a fluid modifier, or another supplement aimed to treat the painful effects of arthritis as well as impede its progression. NSAIDs are safe for the most part but as with all medications, there are occasions wherein a particular animal's body does not react well with it.

A natural dog arthritis treatment is also often used to relieve pain, as well as offset the degenerative effects of arthritis. Herbs like alfalfa, yucca and stinging nettles are good for detoxification, pain relief, and aid in restoration of weakened joints and connective tissues. Boost their immune system with vitamin C and E so that they can effectively combat infections that may aggravate any health concerns they might have.

Remember, even though extreme sports are not good for him, you must still make sure that he gets regular exercise daily. Walking or swimming is a good alternative. This will see to it that his weight is kept low and more than that, the movements encourage lubrication in critical areas-relieving pain. Another good tip to alleviate dog joint pain is to massage aromatic oils on the areas that are painful for him.

Life is good when you know you have a great friend waiting for you when you come home. Take the best care of him that you know how and enjoy more happy years together!




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