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Glucosamine for Dogs, Cats, Pets
Our family pets suffer from join pain just like humans
do. Their pain is exactly like humans except that they can't communicate their
pain to you. Many times, older pets that have slowed down have degenerated
cartilage in their joints, leading to pain that can be eased with Syn.flex.
glucosamine sulfate.
Signs of Arthritis in Cats and Dogs:
Decline in energy
Difficulty in climbing stairs or steps
Hiding or disappearing from sight
Lameness
Slow in getting up
Stiffness
Sensitivity to touch or handling
Whining
Common Types of
Arthritis in Pets:
Acute Traumatic Arthritis
Auto Immune Arthritis
Degenerative Joint Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Hypertrophic Arthritis
Infectious Arthritis
Inflammatory Joint Disease
Knee Stifle
Kneecap Dislocation
Osteoarthritis
Shoulder Degeneration
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Traumatic Arthritis
Acute Traumatic Arthritis in pets generally manifests rapidly as a
swelling and lameness and is almost always a direct result of trauma to the
joints. While this type can never be directly avoided, it is one of the few
types of arthritis that may require immediate surgical intervention to prevent
onset of permanent osteoarthritis.
Auto Immune
Arthritis in pets is also known as rheumatoid arthritis. Your pet's own
immune system attacks their joints. This type of arthritis will typically affect
several joints at once. The synovial membranes generally will become inflamed
and mobility will lessen more over time. The cause of auto immune arthritis is
generally unknown.
Degenerative Joint Disease in pets is generally synonymous with
osteoarthritis. Symptoms include a destruction of parts of the joint, generally
isolated to the cartilage. Pets with this condition may also experience
intermittent inflammation or swelling. This condition is one of the most common
types of arthritis in pets.
Hip
Dysplasia in pets is a type of osteoarthritis that affects the hip
joints of your pet. This can sometimes result after an active injury, but can
also occur due to normal wear and tear or infectious agents. This disease causes
a number of complications. A common misconception is that hip dysplasia is
always an isolated condition. This is not true, it is quite possible for hip
dysplasia to spread to other joints as the disease progresses.
Hypertrophic Arthritis in pets is simply another name for
osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease. This type of arthritis is
generally just referred to as osteoarthritis.
Infectious Arthritis in pets is characterized by lameness and sore
joints. There is always an underlying infectious element to this type of
arthritis. This type of arthritis generally occurs as a result of trauma and
secondary infection to the joint. Antibiotics should be used for this type of
arthritis.
Inflammatory Arthritis in pets is one of the least common forms of
arthritic conditions in pets. Generally, osteoarthritis conditions occur much
more frequently as they progress over time. Except when infectious agents are
present, the causes of most inflammatory arthritis types is unknown.
Knee Stifle in pets means they have one or more torn ligaments around
the "knee" of the pet. This destabilizes the joint. In extreme cases, this may
result in dislocation. As the knee joint is constantly subjected to a great deal
of continual strain and pain in this area is generally incredibly debilitating.
Kneecap Dislocation in pets is usually caused by
misshapen or malformed leg bones results in a "loose" kneecap that can move or
dislocate out of its natural position. Knee stifle can also contribute to this
condition.
Osteoarthritis in pets is a disease that occurs due to the
breakdown and destruction of your pet's cartilage. As it gets worse, the bones
(now with far less cartilage to provide shock absorption) begin to grind against
one another causing pain, reduced flexibility, inflammation, and a reduction in
mobility. This is one of the most common types of arthritis in pets and the type
that glucosamine is most suited for. Osteoarthritis gets worse with time if left
untreated.
Osteochondrosis in pets is when the cartilage deteriorates and causes
an osteoarthritic like condition. Joint tissue becomes both painful and
inflamed. It is speculated that there is a genetic component to this disease but
it nutrition may also be a contributing factor.
Shoulder Degeneration in pets is a disease that has multiple
causes. Because the shoulder is more of a sliding joint rather than a ball and
socket, it is less prone to injury but it may still wear down over time.
Infection or injury to the joint may be contributing factors. This type of
arthritis generally affects the gait of the animal and slows them down.
Rheumatoid Arthritis in pets is similar to rheumatoid arthritis in
humans. This type of arthritis results when the body attacks itself or an
infectious agent and becomes confused and attacks one or more joints in your
pet's body. The cause of this type of arthritis is generally
unknown.
Traumatic Arthritis in pets is a catch all term for arthritis
that has manifested as a result of trauma to the joints. This kind of arthritis
is generally acute and is a direct result of some form of trauma. Osteoarthritis
in the effected joints commonly develops over time as a result of this
condition.
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