When it comes to our pets and joint diseases like arthritis we usually think of this debilitating disease affecting dogs much more commonly than cats. However, research indicates that Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs in 61% of cats over the age of 6, and 90% of cats over the age of 12. In this article, we discuss arthritis in cats, signs your …
In the current opioid epidemic that has been so problematic in the United States dogs it turns out are also victims of this deadly crisis. Recently, and for the first time, scientists have taken a look at the impact of opioids on our canine friends, and have found puppies and small breed dogs are most at risk. Scientists are also …
In a recent blog post, we talked about alleviating your pet’s joint pain during the winter months. As most of us know, joint pain tends to increase as the barometric pressure drops and the temperature decreases. Our pets also feel this change and experience more joint issues during the cold time of year as well. Keeping active with exercise and …
People who suffer from joint pain will often tell you they feel more pain during the cold winter months. It is believed that the cause of this is the drop in barometric pressure, which can cause inflammation and tissue to swell. Cold has the same effect on muscle, a stiffening that can cause discomfort even for those who do not suffer from …
Joint pain can be caused by inflammation that occurs when there is a breakdown of cartilage that cushions the joint. When cartilage deteriorates bones start to rub together, and there isn’t enough lubricating fluids to prevent the friction. This causes pain and inflammation and even may stop your dog from wanting to play, go for a walk, or get up …
Dogs are adventurous, they often explore their world seemingly without fear, and our pets are bound to get injured at some point in their life. There are a number of injuries that may affect your dog’s legs. Most of these will cause limping. How severe of the limp usually tells you if you need to see a vet right away. …
We never like to see our pets suffering in pain. As our dogs get older they deal with many of the same debilitating health conditions that affect humans. These ailments limit our pets activities and can shorten their life span. Pharmaceutical companies come out with different pain relievers to treat or temporarily relieve the pain from these ailments. Novox/Rimadyl (Carprofen …
As our pets age, they experience pain and inflammation just like humans. Seeing our pets in pain is difficult to handle. Whether they show signs of a limp, have difficulty getting up, or even just stung by a bee, we do not like to see them suffering at all. Veterinarians can perform an examination to check for problems and sometimes …
Research indicates that 1 in 5 dogs has arthritis. And if your dog is more than seven years old, there’s a 65% chance he’s suffering from arthritis. In other words, more than half of all older dogs have this debilitating condition. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a form of sulfur that can be beneficial for treating arthritis, joint pain, and inflammation in …
Elbow dysplasia in dogs is an abnormal development of the elbow joint. The canine elbow is made up of 3 separate bones, the radius, the ulna, and the humerus. These front foreleg bones need to grow and develop in unison to maintain a tight-fit and smooth moving elbow joint. The development of abnormalities mainly occurs in medium-sized and large breed …
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