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Pet Arthritis

 

Is Your Beloved Pet Not As Active As Before?
by J.R. Rogers


Arthritis, specifically oseoarthritis, affects approximately 25-30% of family pets. The stiffness, pain and swelling in a pet with this problem is really no different than what you as a human being would experience. In pets, as is humans, it is a debilitating disease that greatly affects your pet's health and well being. With the onset of this disease, also known as Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), a happy, playful Fido or Fluffy can quickly turn listless and pain ridden.

Types of Pet Arthritis

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Osteoarthritis (general term, also known as OA)

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Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)

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Hip Dysplasia
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Elbow (dysplasia)
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Knee (dysplasia)
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Knee (stifle joint)
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Osteochondrosis
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Hypertrophic 
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Shoulder (degeneration)
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Wrist (carpi)
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Kneecap (dislocation)

If you are not sure which condition your pet has, or wish to read more information on the specific types, a full description can be found here.

What's really going on to cause this pain in your pet?

Arthritis-caused physiological changes that occur in pets are virtually identical to that of the human body. Essentially, it is the "breakdown" of the (protective) cartilage that covers or protects the ends of bones at the joint.

Primary Vs. Secondary Osteoarthritis.

Since pets by their nature are very active, it follows that they are constantly subjecting themselves to trauma. Where trauma is the cause of the onset of one of many (osteoarthritis) conditions (as opposed to hereditary conditions), the course of the disease is extremely rapid. While a human may sustain a traumatic injury that does not develop into an arthritic condition for many years, quite the opposite is true with pets. Unlike humans, most pet arthritic conditions develop almost immediately after trauma to their bodies. The onset can and is often within weeks of even a minor injury as opposed to years for a human. This is referred to as secondary arthritic condition compared to the more usual primary arthritic condition in humans.

They can't discuss their pain

Pet owners often ask if Glucosamine can be used as a preventive measure for pets. In other words, can it be used even though you do not have a diagnosis of OA from your veterinarian?

As most of you know, human beings take supplements as preventive measures regularly, and they do the same for their pets. There are signs that will tell you your pet is at risk.

How Do You Know?

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Reluctance to walk, climb stairs, jump, or play

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Limping

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Lagging behind on walks

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Difficulty rising from a resting position

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Yelping in pain when touched

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A personality change

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resisting touch

 

Does your pet show these signs?

If your pet shows these signs, I would highly recommend learning more about Arthritis formula Syn-Flex for pets. With pharmaceutical quality liquid Glucosamine HCL and Glucosamine Sulfate plus eleven other beneficial ingredients including all the ones mentioned above, they have created a product superior in quality and effectiveness to anything else on the market. If your pet has an arthritic condition, or is at a risk to develop the disease, we suggest learning more about Arthritis formula Syn-Flex for pets.

If it is you yourself who suffers from this problem, I would highly recommend learning about the latest breakthrough in osteoarthritis treatments.

  

Types of Arthritis in Pets
(Syn-Flex for pets is an effective formula)

Osteo arthritis is a chronic, slowly progressing condition that is caused by the breakdown and destruction of your pet's cartilage. As that occurs, the bony structures begin to rub against one another causing pain and discomfort.

Degenerative Joint Disease involves some kind of a breakdown or destruction in portions of the joint, usually cartilage. Just as in the case of osteoarthritis, this condition does not necessarily mean that your pet is experiencing any inflammation.

Hip Dysplasia is characterized by a malformed "ball and joint" socket in your animal. As you might expect, this ill-fitting combination causes a series of complications. Here, chronic inflammation is common; calcium build-ups occur; there is muscle pain; and the tissue in the surrounding areas begin to break down.

Elbow Dysplasia is a like condition that is typically hereditary and most generally found in larger breeds of dogs. Bones become malformed and usually results in "bone chips" that are very painful. Typically, your pet will exhibit some lameness when suffering from this condition.

Knee (dysplasia) is also characterized by malformed bones and bone "chips." It is painful and often obviates itself since the pet is lame and/or limping as the condition progresses.

Knee (stifle) joint typically involves torn ligaments which cause instability in the joint. Dislocation of the (knee) joint is also a problem. Inflammation is common since this is a joint that is subjected to a lot of stress and strain. In most cases it is a result of poor breeding.

Osteochondrosis is a condition where you are contending with a medical condition that results from poor breeding. Improper or inadequate diet can also cause this condition (both factors may be at play). It is characterized by cartilage deterioration and tissue is generally both inflamed and painful.

Hypertrophic  involves excessive bone growth and/or "spurs" on the joints themselves. In such situations, the pet is typically experiencing a lot of pain.

Shoulder (degeneration) is usually a multi-factorial situation making a clear-cut cause difficult to isolate. An unstable joint, osteochondrosis or even trauma may be the cause.
(Or, a combination of factors).

Wrist (carpi) might be compared to "carpal tunnel syndrome" seen in humans. Usually, this area of the pet's body is affected more frequently with pets who are very active.

Kneecap (dislocation) is usually caused by poorly formed leg bones which secondarily, allows the kneecap to move or "pop" out of its normal position. Usually, this is either an inherited condition or results from poor breeding.

If your pet shows these signs, I would highly recommend learning more about Syn-Flex for pets. With pharmaceutical quality liquid Glucosamine HCL and Glucosamine Sulfate plus eleven other beneficial ingredients.

 

Arthritis concerns? Speak to your doctor or veterinarian

Dog-breeds.net recommends that you seek the advice of your Dr or Vet about which type(s) of arthritic condition you or your pet are suffering from, and the benefits of a glucosamine program. We have experienced this painful problem in both ourselves and our pets, and we highly recommend Syn-Flex.

 

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