Posted on February 7, 2009 in Latest News
Arthritis being the most debilitating autoimmune disease does not discriminates and it affects human beings as well as dogs. According to statistics osteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases affecting older and large dogs. Be it dogs or human beings presently there is no permanent cure available for arthritis. According to research studies alternative or natural remedies are much better and effective as compared to dog arthritis medications.
According to the Professor at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, Mass., “Drugs may relieve pain, but they also can cause further degeneration of your dog’s joints and health.” The main of the treatment is to reduce inflammation and pain which can be achieved with a combination of alternative therapies and natural remedies. Some of the effective natural ways to treat dog arthritis are listed below:
- Acupuncture for Dog Arthritis: Acupuncture is considered to be highly effective alternative therapy for dog arthritis. Besides relieving from the spasmodic muscle pain it increases blood circulation, reduces cell degeneration and stimulates nerves and muscles hence strengthening the leg.
- Physical Therapy: Regular but frequent short walks, stretching exercise and massage is another effective way to keep you dog healthy even with arthritis. You can even take your dog to an animal rehabilitation center for exercises like Tellington Touch, underwater treadmill exercise or trigger point therapy.
- Herbs for Dog Arthritis: Anti-inflammatory herbs like Boswellia and Devil’s Claw are effective for dogs with arthritis. You can even go for various Chinese herbs.
- Homeopathy: In case you prefer homeopathy then the most effective remedy for dog arthritis is Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy) and Bryonia.
- Diet for Dog Arthritis: It is necessary that your dog takes a well balanced and natural diet. It is advisable to go for homemade foods instead of packed foods. Lastly make sure that your dog isn’t overweight.
The above mentioned natural remedies and alternative therapies slow down the progress of osteoarthritis and strengthen the muscles and joints of your dog. Besides that these remedies are effective in improving the overall health of your dog, enabling your dog to live a healthy longer life.
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May 3rd, 2009 at 5:46 am
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May 4th, 2009 at 3:14 am
i bookmarked it and will be back to check it out some more later ..
July 4th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
This post is very informative. Dogs just like human being may also suffer from brought by arthritis. Thanks for sharing the natural way of treating dog’s arthritis.