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Arthritis in canines is usually a disease that’s age related and is known to be one of the most prevalent diseases in dogs. No matter what the age of your dog it can be affected, especially if it is over weight. Arthritis is most common in dog breeds that grow to more than 60 pounds, like Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Rottweilers and German Shepherds.

Your dog experiences discomfort from arthritis when they try to move. This is painful because the cartilage surrounding the joints have degenerated and allows the joint to rub bone on bone.

Using a preventive approach by giving your pet the appropriate natural supplements will help your pet be more prepared to fend off age related mobility issues. It’s better to start your pet on these supplements when they are about 4 to five years of age. This preventive measure should include Glucosamine and Chondroitin given on a daily basis. You should consult with your Vet on the dosages appropriate for your pet.

If your dog starts showing symptoms of arthritis you must take steps to help control their pain quickly. Dogs are adept at masking some of the symptoms of pain so when you see it’s painful for them, believe me it’s really for them them.

The primary thing you need to do is identify any symptoms of pain in your dog. These signs can range from sleeping more, walking instead of running, not wanting to play, or showing stiffness when getting up. Anything that is not normal can be a symptom of pain and stiffness and should be evaluated quickly by your Vet. Dogs don’t generally show pain unless it’s severe. If they are experiencing moderate pain they can mask it by moving slower, looking stiff and not moving as much. Be on the lookout.

If arthritis is the diagnosis of your Vet then the most common means of treatment is with an NSAID, which is a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These drugs are only available by prescription and can be expensive. Each individual NSAID may have different degrees of effectiveness and side effects on individual dogs. To find the best drug for your dog you may have to try several different individual drugs to find the right level of relief and tolerance of the drug.

If you are concerned about NSAIDS and their long term usage and potential side effects you should consider using available natural treatments that can be a less expensive and just as effective. It may take some trial and error in discovering the right one for your pet.

My Labrador Brandy was eleven when she began taking an NSAID. Other than the very high cost it was an effective treatment and relieved her pain. Due to the amount of medication required for my 75 pound dog it was costing me over $100 a month to keep her pain free. This very pricey treatment prompted me to try and find an alternative treatment that was less expensive, but still provided pain relief with better mobility. I discovered that in a natural supplement that was both effective and affordable.

Everyone wants to do the right thing for their dog, however you also must be able to pay for the medication. There is a natural supplement that can relieve your dogs pain as well as being affordable. That type of treatment worked for my dog Brandy and I’m very sure that it should work for your pet as well.

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