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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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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)
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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 |
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Does
your pet show these signs?
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your pet shows these signs, I would highly recommend learning more about
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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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