If your cat does not move like it used to, you don’t need to start using strong prescription medications that can cause more harm than good. Instead, start providing a better diet, as nutrition is the foundation for good health, and then give the right natural supplements that will help maintain cartilage, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve mobility.
Are there any Natural Supplements available?
- GLME the New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel (GLM), A shellfish found off the coast of New Zealand seems to contain the therapeutic agents needed to treat one of the most debilitating diseases of our time.
- 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.
- They are needed to rebuild collagen, proteoglycans and synovial fluid found in the joints, ligaments and tendons.
- Glucosamine and Chondroitin Are popular natural remedies that support healthy joints by enhancing the cartilage between the joints. These supplements help support the joints but do not give permanent relief from arthritis.
Are there any Herbal Options available?
- Devil’s Claw is an herbal remedy that is prescribed to reduce inflammation and pain. It is often used when pets are diagnosed with arthritis. It should not be given if your pet is diabetic.
- Vitamins C and E and Dl-phenylalanine responds well to mild stage of arthritis. Sources of Vitamin E are vegetable oils and seed oils, but it can also be found in liver and animal fat. Two natural sources of vitamin C that many cats enjoy are strawberries and cantaloupe. They’re a great treat, especially cut up and served chilled on a hot summer day. If the stage is severe, adding sodium oxide dismutase or SOD, can be helpful. This is an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Turmeric is a common herbal treatment for animals suffering with arthritis because it has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. It’s also a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the liver and protects against myriad diseases.
- Pau D’Arco is an herbal remedy that is known to relieve pain that is caused by arthritis. This herb helps in the mobility, if your cat is having trouble moving around.
Are there any Ayurvedic Options available?
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- Boswellia is an extract taken from the Boswellia Serrata tree. It’s believed to treat chronic inflammatory illnesses as well as a number of other health conditions. Boswellic acid can prevent the formation of leukotrienes in the body. Leukotrienes are molecules that have been identified as a cause of inflammation. They may trigger asthma symptoms as well. Boswellia is available as a resin, pill, or cream.
- Ashwagandha is also an anti-inflammatory herb that gives relief from stiffness and pain by shrinking inflamed tissues and increasing the blood supply to the damaged joints in order to promote healing. It also helps generate energy while counteracting the negative effects of stress on the body.
These supplements are for life long and should be used with a vet’s approval. Weight management is also known to help with arthritis pain in cats.
Always Remember
It is important to remember that no nutritional supplement can correct any structural damage that’s present in the cats bones and joints.
This is true in case of humans too, any type of abnormalities in the bone, tissue, cartilage and joint will remain as they are, nutritional supplements cannot rectify these defects.
