The normal joint is like a well-oiled machine – runs efficiently, smoothly and is free of pain. Introduce bad guy Mr OsteoArthritis and things can get a little chaotic inside a joint. Mr O. Arthritis is able to gain painful power of your pets joints due to the gradual effects of his partners in crime – inflammation, wear and tear, injuries, age, and obesity to name a few.
Signs that your pet may be having trouble with this bad guy –
For our canine companions this may include:
- Difficulty getting out of bed
- Resting more than usual
- Reluctance to walk, run or jump
- Stiffness or Limping when moving
- Changes in behavior – potentially newly formed aggression
- Uncharacteristic hiding or barking
For our feline friends this may include some subtle behavioral changes such as:
- Hesitance to walk up or down stairs
- Reluctance to jump up onto or down from furniture
- Less time playing
So what can we do to combat this terrible team causing such grief to our pets?
(here is where I need some theme music — think Superman perhaps? Da da dadada da…)
Thankfully we have an awesome team of SUPERHEROs that can help us out.
Introducing………….
THE “P” MEN
Pain Relief – responsible for reducing inflammation and providing almost instant relief from the crippling effects of arthritis
Pentosan – providing longer lasting relief from inflammation and pain, as well as increasing the volume and quality of joint fluid and increasing healthy cartilage production
Powders – containing ingredients such as glucosamine and chondroitin Sulfate to help stimulate the production of joint fluid and cartilage
Portions of less food – responsible for reducing the load on your pets joints
Pampering – providing them with a comfortable bed that is neither too soft (making it difficult for our furry friends to get out of) or too hard, and a warm place to have this bed – inside a kennel, by the fire or in your own bed (what ever tickles your fancy J ), as well as a Superheros Cape (otherwise known as a rug to help keep warm),
With either a combination of these Superheros or sometimes just one is enough, we can help your pet get that spring back in their step. So if you think that Bad Guy OsteoArthritis and his partners in crime are wreaking havoc in your pets joints, please be sure to visit us at Newtown Veterinary Clinic to have a chat on the best way to help your pet cope with arthritis.
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