Dogs do not get joint
uric acid deposits in the same way humans do; for dogs, the urinary tract is «where the action is.»
Besides eliminating
uric acid deposits from the system, it has also become part of some sports formulas to help reduce lactic acid build - up in after strenuous exercise.
Uric acid deposits move to extremities of the body causing inflammation in and around tendon area; this is due to the body producing white blood cells to combat the uric acid intruder.
Not exact matches
Pseudogout, which is also known as calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (CPPD), is caused by
deposits of calcium phosphate crystals (not
uric acid) in the joints.
When too much
uric acid accumulates in the body, it collects into needle - shaped crystal
deposits that settle into the joints (often in the feet, particularly in the big toe), causing bursts of pain, redness, and swelling.
While your body is usually proficient at regulating the level of
uric acid in your blood, too much can lead to the creation of crystals that are
deposited in joints.
Cherry Juice: This natural extract has been found to aid in the breakdown of
uric acid crystals which
deposit in joints, tendons, kidneys and connective tissue.
Birds that make excess
uric acid will develop
uric acid joint
deposits, essentially gout.