What is arthritis? Osteoarthritis is the number one cause of chronic pain in dogs, affecting one in five adult dogs, with the incidence more than doubling in dogs seven years and older. It is a degenerative disease that causes pain, loss of mobility, and a decreased quality of life. Dogs can develop other types of […]

Due to the challenges of diagnosing arthritis in cats, it can be difficult to tell how many cats are affected. Recent studies show that arthritis is actually very common in cats and much more common and severe in older cats. Over their lifetimes, cats do a lot of jumping and climbing, which means their joints […]

The benefit comes as relief from pain and improvement in general mobility. Usually the improvement in these conditions is gradual and progressive; it is also usually long lasting and not temporary. Normally, the first thing to be noticed is a reduction in pain, which is then followed by gradual improvement in grip strength, freedom of […]

Cat supplement and vitamin manufacturers say these products should be seen as an extension of a cat’s diet, adding that they can help the pets live longer and healthier lives. If your cat is generally healthy, a good quality cat food is all that’s needed. Giving your cat more vitamins or minerals could cause more harm […]

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, […]