I’d Like to Take My Dog Off of Rimadyl
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“I have a 12 year old Shepherd mix (possibly Lab). After reading all the side affects of Rimadyl and other medications, I’m looking to give him something more natural that won’t kill him if it doesn’t really do the job. His weight is between 65-70 pounds. He still acts like a puppy when we get home and still doesn’t hesitate to jump on the couch, but he’s slow to get up now and has the shaky back legs. He doesn’t seem to be in any pain yet but does pant more now. He still loves to go out for walks but does tire sooner than he did in the past. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.”
— Melissa
Answer from the PetAlive Team:
Hi Melissa,
As part of a holistic approach to treating your pet, Natural Remedies can help to build and strengthen your pet’s Immune System, encourage the elimination of toxins, strengthen and protect his skeletal system and generally improve the overall health of your animal - in addition to alleviating and treating the specific problems associated with muscle and joint problems. Muscle and Joint Support capsules are specially formulated for pets and contain a unique formula combining herbal medicines, biochemic tissue salts and nutritional substances all well known for their therapeutic and protective effect on the skeletal system, including muscles, joints, cartilage and tendons.
We recommend PetAlive Muscle and Joint Support as an excellent choice for pets suffering from Arthritis, Rheumatism and Degenerative Joint Disease and it can also be used as a tonic and preventative in animals known to be susceptible to joint and bone ailments.
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The PetAlive Team at Native Remedies
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November 9th, 2007 @ 9:37 am
[…] Here is an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptQuestion from Melissa:. “I have a 12 year old Shepherd mix (possibly Lab). After reading all the side affects of Rimadyl and other medications, I’m looking to give him something more natural that won’t kill him if it doesn’t really do … […]
November 10th, 2007 @ 7:00 am
Hi Mellisa,
To help repair the cartilage and reduce Inflammation, many holistic veterinarians recommend nutraceuticals containing glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM).
Glucosamine sulfate is one of the safest and most widely-used ingredient for Arthritis. It helps rehabilitate damaged cartilage by stimulating the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and chondroitin sulfate, the essential component of cartilage. Glucosamine has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory activity, which helps to relieve some of the pain the animal may be suffering.
Chondroitin sulfate is another natural substance found in the body and it works to prevent enzymes from degrading the building blocks of joint cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate is often used in combination with glucosamine, however, when used alone, glucosamine sulfate helps the body to manufacture its own chondroitin.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is often recommended by veterinarians for animals with joint conditions. The sulfur in MSM can be utilized by the body in the formation of compounds such as glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, as well as the amino acids methionine and cysteine. Arthritic Joints often have low levels of both sulfur and cysteine. Animal studies have found MSM helps to maintain normal articular cartilage.
Other ingredients to look for include:
Green-lipped mussels (Perna mussels) - Helps to repair cartilage as they are rich in glycosaminoglycans, vitamins and minerals. Bromelain - Inhibits inflammatory compounds and reduces pain. Boswellia - An anti-inflammatory which allows for increased blood supply to he joints to help stimulate repair. Vitamin C - Important in the production of collagen which is needed for soft-tissue support for joints. Zinc, selenium and manganese - Helps the body utilize antioxidants. Acupuncture is also a great way to help with Arthritis it just depends on your pets ability to handle new situations. I know a 13 year old German Shorthaired Pointer in Manhattan that successfully has been receiving acupuncture for the last 3 months and has seen an incredible increase in mobility. I wish you the best of luck!!
Rachel Cullen Director of Shelter Outreach helpmefindmypet.com 866-699-3463
December 3rd, 2007 @ 6:32 pm
[…] As part of a holistic approach to treating your pet, Natural Remedies can help to build and strengthen your pet’s Immune System , encourage the elimination of toxins, strengthen and protect his skeletal system and generally improve the overall health of your animal - in addition to alleviating and treating the specific problems associated with muscle and joint problems. Muscle and Joint Support capsules are specially formulated for pets and contain a unique formula combining herbal medicines, biochemic tissue salts and nutritional substances all well known for their therapeutic and protective effect on the skeletal system, including muscles, joints, cartilage and tendons. We recommend PetAlive Muscle and Joint Support as an excellent choice for pets suffering from Arthritis , Rheumatism and Degenerative Joint Disease and it can also be used as a tonic and preventative in animals known to be susceptible to joint and bone ailments. To help repair the cartilage and reduce Inflammation , many holistic veterinarians recommend nutraceuticals containing glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). Read More […]
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