Medications for arthritis 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 given to treat arthritis in dogs. NSAIDs like etogesic, […]

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 […]

There are three different basic types of joint supplements, ask the vet which might be the most appropriate for your dog’s current and future joint health needs. Preventative supplements aim to keep your dog’s joints healthy and strong so joint problems do not develop in the future. Treatment supplements work to repair joint damage. Nourishing […]

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 […]

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is what vets base their treatment recommendations on. Until recently, most of the evidence was inconclusive or anecdotal. Mostly those who are concerned about joint health, the possibility that joint supplements might be beneficial, is enough. Joint supplements are many and varied, different types of joint supplements have different actions. Nutraceuticals are unregulated […]