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Archive for October, 2009
Supplements for Dogs-Good or Bad?
08 Oct 2009
With all of the supplements on the market it can get very confusing which ones work and which ones are good for you pet. It is just like supplements for humans. You go to the store or online and there are a million different brands and a million different reviews about them-good and bad.
So how can you as the dog owner decipher which supplements are good and which are bad?
There really is not a very good answer for this. The bottom line is that you need to do your research and you will have to make your own educated decision on which supplements are working.
Somethings to consider are:
You dog’s age
The time of year
Your dog’s activity level
The condition of your dog
Just remember that supplements will never take the place of a good diet and a health exercise program. They can only enhance an already good diet and work out routine.
Here are a few suggestions on which vitamins your dog may need:
Glucosamine helps with joint fluid and can help with a dogs arthritic problems.
Calcium & phosphorus just as in humans can help keep a dogs bones strong.
Vitamin C can help your pups immune system and tissue repair.
Vitamin B2 can help the immunity level of your dog and boost it’s life span.
Vitamin E works as an anti-immflamitory and can help with your dogs footpads.
Arthritis In Dogs
08 Oct 2009
You may not know that arthritis in your 4 legged friend is as common as it is in humans! The difference is that humans can verbally express their discomfort and dogs will just adapt to the pain.
If you pet is over weight, this may lead to joint problems just as in humans.
There are some very common signs that your pet is experiencing arthritis symptoms.
Your dog may have trouble climbing up and down stairs.
Your dog may start to limp after a moderate amount of exercise.
Your dog may seem to be getting slower when walking or running.
It is advisable to see a veterinarian when trying to treat arthritis problems. The problem is that in this high stress economy that many people can not afford to take their pet to the vet. This may lead the pet to become worse in their condition. Also, most likely your vet is going to tell you that the dog needs glucosamine or some other type of arthritis cure.
Many vets will prescribe some sort of anti inflammatory medicine.
Another option for you is to help your dog lose weight by helping them eat healthier food and exercising. Of course the exercising becomes more difficult when the dog is in pain.
Some way to help your little (or big) buddy get some relief is to raise the dog feeder. If your dog does not have to bend over so far to get food, this may help them with their pain.
You can use a pet ramp to help your dog get into the house or vehicle.
