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A Background on Grade 3 Dog Arthritis

In the advanced stages of the disease, dog arthritis can severely diminish a dog’s quality of life. Experiencing chronic and acute pain at the same time can render a dog almost completely immobile. Hence, dog owners need to take action to maintain their dog’s health. If you suspect that …

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Learning More about Dog Arthritis and Supplements 3 – Glyco-Flex

Glyco-Flex is a dietary supplement believed to be beneficial for dogs suffering from arthritis. The active ingredients of Glyco-Flex are glucosamine, MSM or methyl-sulfonyl-methane, and Perna Canaliculus (green lipped mussels). Glyco-Flex is manufactured by Vetri-Science Laboratories.  
 
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A Backgrounder on Alternative Medicine for Dog Arthritis

There is a growing trend of dog owners using alternative medicine on their dogs. Most forms of alternative medicine use age-old techniques and medications that use natural ingredients. People believe that since alternative treatments are nature-based that it is gentler on the dog’s system. Anoth…

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Dealing with Severe Dog Arthritis

The quality of life of your dog can really be affected by dog arthritis - when it has progressed to an advanced stage the pain can be unbearable. At this stage your dog wouldn’t be able to move much and would have little or no quality of life.

When arthritis becomes severe, no amount of s…

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Dog Arthritis Therapy Part 4: Giving Your Dog the Right Cardio

                                                                      
Dog arthritis should not be underestimated. Statistics show that 25% of adult dogs suffer from the disease. For elderly dogs, it is 90%. This shows how common…

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An Avocado a Day Keeps Dog Arthritis Away

Who knew that avocados, which are considered poisonous to dogs, can be used in the treatment of dog arthritis?
Avocados contain persin, a substance toxic to dogs. Persin causes intestinal irritation which leads to nausea as well as diarrhea. Unfortunately, in the US, the most commonly sold varie…

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Instant Weight Loss Remedies for Family Pets Suffering From Dog Arthritis?

Controlling your pet's weight will help reduce the pain and swelling associated with dog arthritis. Diet and exercise are still the safest methods. However, it takes some time before your pet loses weight, which is why some people look for quick fixes.

There are some dietary supplements that may…

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Miraculous Weight Loss Treatments for Dog Arthritis?

When you take control of your dog’s weight, you help lower the pain and swelling associated with dog arthritis. It is the single most important thing you can do! With weight management, diet and exercise are the two key components. However losing weight the traditional way requires a lot of ti…

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Can Dog Arthritis Pain Relief Medication Help Keep Your Dog Acting Young?


Controlling your dog’s arthritis pain can help him act like a frisky puppy rather than an old suffering dog.

Dog arthritis pain relief medication is not the same as dog arthritis medications like anti-inflammatories or neutraceuticals. These drugs are effective in treating dog arthritis symptom…

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Massage for Dog Arthritis Treatment: Where do I Start?

Look, I am no guru so I am not going to convince you that I am. However I do think it can be a helpful part of dog arthritis treatment and so I want to cover the topic. What follows is an excerpt from a post by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt on DogChannel.com. Jean-Pierre knows what he is talking abou…

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