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Arhtritis and 'alternative' treatments
How effective are 'alternative' treatments for arthritis in dogs - I'm
thinking of, for example, Acupuncture or Hydrotherapy. Naturally they avoid the slight risks of drugs like Rimadyl, but are they as effective when they work? Thanks |
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Arhtritis and 'alternative' treatments
matt wrote: How effective are 'alternative' treatments for arthritis in dogs - I'm thinking of, for example, Acupuncture or Hydrotherapy. Naturally they avoid the slight risks of drugs like Rimadyl, but are they as effective when they work? Thanks Matt, you might also check into "alternative" therapies such as diet. High levels of an omega-3 fatty acid such as EPA in a dog's diet can reduce inflammation within the joint and block the production of enzymes that attack the joint and cartilage. I'm specifically referring to Hill's Prescription Diet Canine j/d. The diet is long term and doesn't contain any drugs and could be considered a "more natural" way to treat arthritis. The EPA comes primarily from deep sea fish oil. Also, the diet has an inverse n-6:n-3 ratio. |
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Arhtritis and 'alternative' treatments
"matt" wrote in message ... How effective are 'alternative' treatments for arthritis in dogs - I'm thinking of, for example, Acupuncture or Hydrotherapy. Naturally they avoid the slight risks of drugs like Rimadyl, but are they as effective when they work? ........Acupuncture definitely works, but you have to keep going back. Hydrotherapy would be great, probably not taking care of all the symptoms but improving things, as long as the water isn't stone cold. Other avenues to consider are Adequan shots (injectable glucosamine) or adding glucosamine/chondroiton to the food. Quercitin is also an anti-inflammatory supplement, and fish body oil helps. .......It really depends on the dog and the severity of arthritis as to whether any/all of these avenues will control the pain and stiffness. buglady take out the dog before replying |
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