Many owners
of arthritic pets see the condition as normal ageing — «They doesn't move around as much any more because they are getting old».
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Dr.
Peter Osborne: Yeah, so — I mean, nightshades, in and
of themselves, especially for rheumatic -
arthritic conditions, we see these more.
One
of the best ways to help an
arthritic pet feel better is to get rid
of excess weight.
A variety
of dog beds are available in
pet stores that can make a comfortable bed for the dog to sleep in and avoid the cold and hard floors that will aggravate the
arthritic condition.
Arthritic pets can enjoy a decrease in pain and swelling with an increased range
of motion and endurance.
NB: I personally find the combination
of homeopathic treatment, fresh diet, nutritional supplementation and proper exercise to be extremely effective for almost all
arthritic pets.
Dietary management will be an important part
of the
arthritic care for your
pet.
The
pet owner and canine patient have never had a wider array
of choices in
arthritic pain medications.
The most commonly given supplements are those to support
arthritic joints, or fatty acids that have been shown to improve the shine
of the
pet's coat while reducing shedding.
If you notice
arthritic symptoms or your
pet receives a diagnosis
of arthritis, there are many steps you can take to prevent disease progression.
DVM: University
of Wisconsin Special areas
of interest: Acupuncture and rehabilitation, especially in geriatric and / or
arthritic pets.
Overweight
pets are at risk for a variety
of health problems, including skin infections, high blood pressure, heart disease, immune suppression, diabetes mellitus, orthopedic and
arthritic disorders and some forms
of cancer.
Additionally, a physical therapist can assist you in helping your
arthritic pet, modifying exercises and activities in different stages
of your
pet's life and as the signs
of osteoarthritis progress.
If your
pet is already being treated with pain relievers or steroids to ease
arthritic pain, Therapeutic Laser treatments may allow you to decrease or possibly even discontinue the use
of medication and thus decrease or eliminate the possibility
of harmful side effects from the medications.
She sees many
arthritic patients, but some
of the
pets that use the aquatic treadmill are primarily using it for weight loss.
Under the supervision
of your vet Rimadyl can soothe your
arthritic pet and restore quality
of life to your dog.
Arthritic pets usually begin sleeping much more, can become irritable because
of the pain, can experience muscle atrophy, and some lick or chew at the affected joint (s).
Aging,
arthritic, and overweight
pets also benefit greatly from veterinary physical rehabilitation as the proper plan can improve flexibility and strengthen muscles, allowing them more comfort, longer periods
of activity, and better overall health.
It's also a gentle form
of activity for older
pets with
arthritic joints.
While degenerative
arthritic changes are inevitable with this ligament injury, dogs that have this surgery are likely to be at least 75 to 80 %
of normal, and most owners are satisfied that the procedure helps a
pet dog to perform normal activities and be relatively comfortable in the long - term.
Elevated feeders stop
pets of all ages from straining their necks and shoulders and make eating and drinking easier for older or
arthritic dogs.