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Welcome to this month's issue of The Pet Arthritis Chronicle. Please pass this along to your friends!

Table of Contents:

1. Featured Articles from The Pet Arthritis Resource Center
2. Cardiovascular Benefits Using Glucosamine for Pets
3. Pet Arthritis Message Boards

Featured Pet Arthritis Content

The Development of Arthritis in Canines An informative article on arthritis in dogs and cats, an x-ray view of a healthy and a unhealthy hip, and the available treatments. Natural Arthritis Relief for Dogs No one likes to see an animal suffer from arthritis. Read this article to learn about a natural treatment for any dog or cat suffering from arthritis. Understanding Arthritis in Cats An informative article on the types of arthritis in cats and the signs of arthritis.

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Cardiovascular Benefits Using Glucosamine for Pets

By now, you should all realize that using liquid glucosamine, exercise and diet all play a role in assisting your pet with their arthritis. However, there is another aspect to using the right product that many of you likely have never considered. Namely, it can have cardiovascular benefits.

Heart Benefits and Maintenance
Just like humans, cats and dogs need to maintain a healthy heart. Exercise and a proper diet are critical. If you are handling your pet's arthritis with liquid glucosamine, you should make certain that there are ingredients that also benefit their hearts.

Vitamins A, C and E should absolutely be part of any formula you are using. These wonderful vitamins are excellent anti-oxidants that serve to improve cardiovascular function.

The addition of Omega-3 essential fatty acids not only have anti-inflammatory qualities for arthritic pets, it has been demonstrated to improve blood flow in overweight pets. It follows that pets that are overweight and do not get enough exercise, will have the most restrictive coronary blood flow and will benefit if Omega-3 is included in the product you are using.

Other Dietary Issues
Using a high-quality (pharmaceutical quality) liquid glucosamine with these ingredients is a major plus for pets with heart disease or as a preventive measure. There are also some benefits for you. If every pet were analyzed by a veterinarian as to their breed, sex, lifestyle and medical condition, they would almost certainly ask you to prepare a special diet, custom-tailored to meet your pet's needs. Let's face it. Most of us just don't have the time.

That Sedentary Lifestyle Factor
Unfortunately, most pet owners don't set aside enough time for their own exercise much less that of their pets. Again, as I have said many times in the past, the exercise component is not only essential for arthritic pets, it is critical. The less exercise they get, the more likely they are to experience arthritis problems.

Taking time to set up a modest exercise or play time with our pets is critical. In addition to the benefits gained for arthritic pets, it also plays a role in maintaining a healthy heart. If we are realistic, we all should be aware that if it is good for us, it is also good for our pets.

Detection
If you are taking your pet in for annual exams, it is a good idea to check for heart problems. This can be expensive and it is not always an option for some pet owners. Again, if you will take some of the steps we have talked about here, you can likely avoid problems to begin with.

See you next time.

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Pet Arthritis Message Boards

Dogs

• Canine Hip Dysplasia
• Arthritis in Dogs
• Glucosamine for Dogs

Cats

• Feline Hip Dysplasia
• Glucosamine for Cats
• Arthritis in Cats

Other Animals

• Arthritis in Other Animals

Here's a few sample posts from the Forum...

Lenny
Posted on 04 Mar 2004

Harriet wrote<< never ever give a dog aspirin>>

I am not a vet, but as far as I can see Aspirin (Ascriptin -Maalox buffered) is ok to give. Chocolate is not OK m but aspirin works well. I have given and continue to give aspirin to relieve arthritic pain. I have recently doubled the dose. I only give Ascriptin and with food as it is important to be careful of GI upsets... Cats never ever get aspirin as it can kill them.

Rimadyl has severe side effects that need to be watched carefully , hence the liver function tests..

What are the alternatives besides euthanasia when you puppy is in severe arthritic pain?

Thanks for your help.

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This concludes the March Issue of The Pet Arthritis Chronicle. Look for the next issue in your inbox on April 15th, 2004!

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