Many dogs and cats receive vitamins or supplements daily along with diet. The most common are multivitamins, supplements to support arthritic joints, fatty acids to reduce shedding and improve the coat’s shine, probiotics to alleviate gastrointestinal problems or antioxidants to counteract the effects of aging, such as cognitive dysfunction. Most dogs receive a complete and balanced […]

Small dogs suffer from degenerative diseases that create joint pain as well Legg-Calve Perthes Disease or LCPD which affects small breeds like Miniature Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers and West Highland White Terriers. LCPD is a childhood condition that occurs when blood supply to the ball part femoral head of the hip joint is temporarily interrupted and […]

Why NSAIDs are not safe for canines? Medications for arthritis in canines like steroids, NSAIDs and other pain relievers are similar to human medicines. These are very strong medications and have a lot of side effects after long term use. They can cause additional joint damage and breakdown, like corticosteroids react badly with other medicines […]

What are the most common forms of arthritis found in dogs? Canine arthritis is extremely common and the probability your dog is in early stages of arthritis increases with age. Arthritis is a disease which afflicts the bones and joints, it’s a condition where the joints get inflamed and cause a great deal of pain […]