Beyond having an orthopedic dog bed for your dog to sleep in comfort, you may also wish to buy canine dog joint supplements to help maintain the joint health of a dog that has developed hip dysplasia or arthritis.
Dog Supplements
Glucosamine
“Oral glucosamine is commonly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Since glucosamine is a precursor for glycosaminoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans are a major component of joint cartilage, supplemental glucosamine may help to rebuild cartilage and treat arthritis. Its use as a therapy for osteoarthritis appears safe, but there is conflicting evidence as to its effectiveness. A Cochrane 2005 meta-analysis of glucosamine for osteoarthritis found that only “Rotta” preparations (including older studies) found beneficial effects for pain and functional impairment.[8] It also found that when only the studies using the highest-quality design were considered, there was no effect above placebo.[9] Studies reporting beneficial effects have generally used glucosamine sulfate.[9] Chondroitin is sometimes used in conjunction, and animal studies suggest that chondroitin may increase its efficacy.[9] Two recent randomized, double-blind controlled trials[10][11] have found no effect beyond placebo in reducing pain, while one found an effect beyond placebo.” (Source: Wikipedia)
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Aloe Vera Methylsuphonylmethane (MSM) Gel
Due to its high sulphur content and the natural properties of Aloe Vera this product has benefits for conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as joint arthritis, muscle injuries, strains of tendons and sprains of ligaments. MSM also has benefits when used to help skin infections and wound healing.
(Above extract from the book “Aloe Vera – Nature’s Gift” by David Urch)
If you’d like to get the Aloe MSM Gel product described above, you’ll find a link beneath this paragraph that will take you to the online store of the world’s largest grower of aloe vera, Forever Living Products. After clicking the link, you’ll first need to select your country from the menu on the top left. You can then find Aloe MSM Gel by clicking on the Skin care link (and then the Body link in some shops).
Aloe Vera Gel + Chondroitin, Glucosamine, Methylsuphonylmethane (MSM)
This combination of Aloe Vera with 3 joint protecting agents is used to help conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as arthritis. Together this product helps decrease pain and inflammation while also improving joint cartilage and synovial fluid.
(Above extract from the book “Aloe Vera – Nature’s Gift” by David Urch)
If you’d like to get some of the product described above, you’ll find a link beneath this paragraph that will take you to the online store of the world’s largest grower of aloe vera, Forever Living Products. After clicking the link, you’ll first need to select your country from the menu on the top left. The product with the above ingredients is called Forever Freedom and you’ll find it by clicking on the Aloe Vera Drink Health Store link.
Chondroitin Sulfate
This compound, which is injected into the joint, resembles chondrotin sulphate. It inhibits production of degenerative joint enzymes and this protects the joint cartilage from further damage, decreasing the inflammatory reaction in the joint, helping to alleviate pain. It also stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid, improving the synovial fluid and this lubricating the joint. Its main property is that it binds with the joint cartilage matrix and stimulates chondrocyte (cartilage cell) metabolism, which repairs damaged cartilage, improving its strength and elasticity.
Chondrotin Sulphate
Available in powder form, derived from certain sea shells and fish cartilage. Has similar properties to glyocosaminoglycan.
(Above extracts from the book “Aloe Vera – Nature’s Gift” by David Urch)
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera and Animals
There is an excellent book on dog health care and how natural supplements like Aloe Vera can play a part in your dog’s health. In fact if you have other pets it’s even better as it covers all types of pet and farm animals too. The extracts mentioned on this page are from the excellent book “Aloe Vera – Nature’s Gift” by David Urch.
This book is like one of those health encyclopedia’s for humans, except it’s for animals. Over 200 conditions that affect the cat, dog and horse are discussed, as well as some of the common diseases of cattle, sheep, goats, children’s pets, snakes, lizards, fish and birds.
It also details the many benefits your dog and other pets you may have can gain from aloe vera and other natural supplements to help with pet health and wellbeing. David Urch is a qualified vet with over 26 years experience in clinical veterinary practice.
Extract of Customer Review (rated 5/5):
Simple step by step guide to the use of aloe vera in animals, 22 May 2000 By sylviapike (Scotland)
“The book is divided into various sections such as skin problems/digestive problems/respitory problems – very easy to read and excellent photographs showing the potential healing powers of Aloe Vera – a must for anyone interested in alternative therapies for their pets/horses/farm animals and of course these uses all apply to humans as well, which can be used alongside traditional veterinary medicine. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in improving their animals general health.”
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