Sign of Arthritis Dog

"Sign of Arthritis Dog can be measured against the checklist provided by the Arthritis Foundation. Treatment depends on the cause of the arthritis."

The Arthritis Foundation (yes the same one as for people) has developed a checklist of dog arthritis symptoms that can help diagnose arthritis as early as possible.

If your dog shows one or more of these symptoms, he or she may be suffering from arthritis.

Favoring a limb
Difficulty sitting or standing
Sleeping more
Seeming to have stiff or sore joints
Hesitancy to jump, run or climb stairs
Weight Gain
Decreased activity or less interest in play
Attitude or behavior changes
Being less alert

Types of Arthritis in Dogs

Degenerative Joint Disease (osteoarthritis) � Normal stress on a joint problem or too much stress on a normal joint can be the cause. This stress causes a reduction in cartilage that protects the bones in the joint. If your dog is constantly jumping or exercising, this could be the cause. If you can pinpoint the cause and you caught it early, surgical solutions could stop or slow the disease.

Inflammatory Joint Disease � This type is usually caused by infection and is seen in several joint locations. Symptoms often include fever and anorexia. Fungus, ticks and bacteria are common causes.

Home Remedy for Sign of Arthritis Dog

Conventional treatment seeks to address arthritis symptoms and is aimed primarily at reducing pain and inflammation and while keeping your dog comfortable.

Prescription anti-inflammatory medication can help with pain, it can also upset your dog's stomach lining, possibly leading to ulcers and digestive problems with chronic use.

Recent research has demonstrated that nutrition can have a positive and healing effect on the joints. Consider a herbal supplement that includes ingredients such as:

Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's Claw): used for osteo-arthritis, fibrositis, rheumatism, small joint disease and lower backache.

Arthrospira platenis (Spirulina): to relieve arthritis.

Calcium Fluoride (6cH) (Calc. Flour.): can restore tone and elasticity to muscles and tendons and improve ease of movement in the body.

Natrium Sulphate (6cH) (Nat. Sulph.): helps with all bone related complaints, also helping to ease pain and stiffness associated with old injuries.

Lecithin: fatty substance that build strong and healthy cell membranes and maintain optimum liver functioning.

Glucosamine Sulphate: is proven to buil and maintain healthy cartilage, providing 'cushioning' at the end of the bones and between joints. Glucosamine has been approved for the treatment of arthritis in more than 70 countries. Regular use has been shown to ease pain/inflammation, increase mobility and assist in the repair of aging and damaged joints and the treatment of age-related degenerative joint disease. Studies have also demonstrated that this supplement is as effective in animals as it is in humans.

A good source to explore is PetAlive Muscle & Joint Support Formula to Treat Symptoms, Relieve Pain and Reduce Stiffness of Arthritis, Rheumatism and Degenerative Joint Disease in Dogs

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