Dog owners as well as the veterinarians rarely notice the early symptoms as dogs hide their soreness and discomfort until it is very late to treat the condition. Glucosamine, chondroiton sulfate and many other such supplements are used to treat arthritis in dogs.
Supplements included in a dogs diet like glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, omega3-fatty acids, vitamin E, MSM or methylsulfonylmethane assists in decreasing the swelling and improving the body’s ability to heal and strengthen itself as much as possible.
Nutritional supplements or nutraceuticals are consumed orally in addition to a normal diet, these substances are much safer and can be considered a form of food. Only stomach upsets are possible depending on the quantity given to the dog. No side effects at all. Commonly used nutraceuticals like,
Glucosamine a natural compound that may improve the production of joint lubricants and health of the shock absorbing cartilage in the dog’s body. It is helpful to the body structure, joints, nails, tendons, skin, eyes, synovial fluid, bones, ligaments, heart valves, mucous secretions in the digestive, respiratory and urinary tract.
Chondroitin Sulfate is helpful in preventing stress injuries to joints, repairs damaged connective tissue and the bone situated under the cartilage within joints, reduces joint pain, stops destructive enzymes in the joint fluid and cartilage, protects existing cartilage from premature breakdown and keeps cartilage tissue hydrated.
MSM methylsulfonylmethane provides sulfur compounds to stop pain.
Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties for arthritic dogs.
Curcumin is the yellow/orange pigment in turmeric and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Green lipped mussle – GLME contains anti-inflammatory agents, immune modulators and many essential building blocks – proteins, minerals, glycosaminoglycans and marine long chain fatty acids – all naturally occurring substantial therapeutic agents known to maintain joint mobility & well-being and needed to rebuild collagen, proteoglycans and synovial fluid found in the joints, ligaments and tendons.
