Joint problems are common in aging dogs, the wear and tear of a lifetime of use can injure and put strain on the joints. This can develop into arthritis. When the cartilage begins to deteriorate due to strain or injury, resulting in pain this makes dogs reluctant to move. Big dogs are more prone to […]

What is joint problem? A dog’s joints take a pounding, from running after tennis balls to jumping off the back deck. But, for some dogs, that’s a problem as more use means more injuries that could lead to joint related problems such as ACL or anterior cruciate ligament tears and osteoarthritis. Causes for joint problems? The […]

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 […]

To help strengthen the cartilage, reduce inflammation and provide joint pain relief, vets usually recommend nutritional supplements containing glucosamine, chondroitin, methylsulfonylmethane-MSM, perna mussels-GLM, bromelain, and curcumin. Glucosamine sulfate is one of the most widely-used remedies for arthritis. It helps to re-build damaged cartilage by stimulating the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and chondroitin sulfate, the essential […]