Arthritis Remedies for Dogs
As our beloved canine friend begins to age, it is likely that at some point a certain degree of arthritis will set in and begin to slow our pet down a bit.' Arthritis affects the animal by causing inflammation and pain in the joints. Although all breeds and sizes of dogs are susceptible, it is the large and giant breeds who are most prone to the problem. The added weight due to their size puts additional pressure on the joints and results in more wear and tear. You may notice, as your pet gets older, that it is increasingly difficult for him or her to get up after sleeping, and might move more slowly or stiffly when walking.
There are a number of things that you can do at home for your pet to slow down the progression of the disease and help your dog to stay healthy and as pain free as possible.
The first solution is to incorporate substantial doses of powdered Vitamin C into the dog's daily meal. Vitamin C will help keep tissue healthy and protect against further joint deterioration. (Use a sodium ascorbate or another form of buffered vitamin C, as plain ascorbic acid may cause an upset stomach.)
Here is a daily dosage guide for adult dogs:
Small dogs 500mg - 1,000mg
Medium - Large dogs 1,000mg - 2,000mg
Giant dogs 2,000mg - 4,000mg
Start with the lowest recommended dosage and gradually increase it once or twice per year. If the dog is producing loose stools the dosage may be a bit high so cut back slightly and increase it gradually over time.
You can also try using Rhus Toxicodendron, which is a very effective homeopathic remedy and will help to manage pain and aching.
Lastly, you might try incorporating Home-Cooked Meals for your pet, as this will provide them with high-quality and chemical free food. Just be sure to avoid using any vegetables that are considered part of the "nightshade" family, such as tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplant. These types of vegetables tend to aggravate an arthritic condition.
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[YEA] 01/24/2008: JN from Washington, DC writes: "Please Post this Question on the site. I have been reading about ACV remedies for Dogs. I have a 6 yr old Lab who might be suffering from Arthritis (took her to 3 Vets with X-Rays that don't show anything but she limps each time she gets up) and need to know what is the dosage and how to administer it? Any suggestions as I am desparate to make her feel better as I have stopped her from running or playing with other dogs and she loves to run!!! I strongly believe in natural cures, please help. Thanks"
07/01/2008: Richard (madlibrarian9 [at] hotmail.com) from Seal Beach, CA replies: "Re Arthritis remedies: Our 11-year old, 85-pound Golden Retriever has severe spinal arthritis. We have had her on a glucosamne/chondroitin supplement, but she is no longer responding to it. She does not go on walks and lays still all day, apparently because she is in pain.
Can we combine the supplement with apple cider vinegar (ACV)? If so, how much ACV do we give her and how do we administer it? Or should we use ACV only? If we do, what is the dosage? Thank you!"
EC: We are of the opinion that TTouch techniques work the best for conditions like severe arthritis in dogs. Here are our notes on the subject...
07/08/2008: Yolanda (YOLOVESHOTDOG / @/ YAHOO.COM/) from Atlanta, GA, USA replies: "SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR JN,WASHINGTON, D.C. 1/28/08:
IF NO OTHER INDICATION THAT DOG HAS ARTHRITIS, IT COULD VERY WELL BE A MISALIGNED JOINT (HIP, SPINE, ETC.). LOOK FOR A CHIROPRACTOR WHO TREATS DOGS AND/OR VET WHO USES ACUPUNCTURE. MY DACHSIE WAS DOWN IN BACK HIPS AND VET SAID TO LOCK HER IN A CRATE 2 WEEKS! INSANE! I TOOK HER TO MY CHIROPRACTOR, SHE FOUND A PROBLEM IN THE LOW BACK AND TREATED IT. MY DOG JUMPED UP AND RAN IN CIRCLES, TOOK OFF RUNNING DOWN THE 40 FOOT HALLWAY AND BACK, SQUATTED AND PEED. NO PAIN AND SHE WAS ALL PERFECT AGAIN. SHE NEVER HAD THE PROBLEM EVER AGAIN! I HAVE PERSONALLY HAD MIRACLE STORIES SIMILAR TO THAT WITH ACUPUNCTURE."
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[YEA] Wendy from Canada writes: "My Chocolate Lab Sam has arthritis and was recently attacked by a dog. I had started him on ACV before but forgot sometimes. He has been on it faithfully for the past 3 weeks now and is getting better and better. He is on a raw diet and I just mix it in. For those dog owners who have dogs with failing health I recommend you look at the BARF diet. I wouldn't have believed that a dog who I was told would be dead in 3 months from liver problems would completely turn around due to diet and supplements(including ACV). We are what we eat and so are our pets. It has been 11 months and Sammy is doing great!"
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[YEA] Sandi from Rehoboth MA writes: "I personally use it several times day, it works for different problems. All the dogs (7) are on it, from a disabled dachsie to three young healthy dachsies. It helps with arthritis, ear problems, wounds, itching. Adjust ph levels, prevents uti's. Gives them a healthy skin and also cleans out the bodies, like it does for humans"
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[YEA] 04/05/2007: Beverly (beverlytazangel@yahoo.com) from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO writes: "By January of 2006, my nine years old Shar Pei senior dog, suffered from severe arthritis with bad hips and almost non existent front elbows. The vets suggested I put him to sleep for he needed both front and rear wheels to stay mobile. Being an individual that doesn't take "impossible" for an answer I did my own research. I got on the wonderful library highway of the web, and found this Earth Clinic website with natural remedies and cures. After only two weeks, with one tablespoon per 50 pounds of organic extra virgin coconut oil, Taz was up and running like a puppy on all four legs. After putting one tablespoon of the organic virgin coconut oil in the dog's food daily, Taz was better. It has been over a year, and he's still truckin'. He's not as spunky as back then, but who of us are as we age? More importantly, he is still fully mobile and has no handicap signs."
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[YEA] 12/03/2007: Raquelle Barczewski from Auckland, New Zealand writes: "I have found flax seed oil excellent for cats and dogs if they do not mind some in there food. It does not have much flavour and has an endless list of properties. Excellent for aging animals as is is good for skin, fur, brain and especially arthritis sufferers...if animals take this when young they would probably avoid later life conditions. Once I lived with a dog riddled with arthritis and looked crippled when walking...the owner agreed I could give her this oil and she actually gain mobility back to a huge degree and had a lot better quality to life before passing. Oh also great for humans too!"
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[YEA] 05/04/2007: H Sparrow from Adelaide, Autstralia writes: "I just began giving my dog an omega 3 and 6 oil to go along with his glucosamine HCL, and sashas blend. The oil is said to be dirived from cold pressed fish and flax seed oil it is a well known remedy for skin and joint problems due to the EPA's DHA's and ALA's. But after having a quick look over this site's list of poisonous and toxic plants to cats and dogs I noticed that flax is listed on it with a discription that reads a wildflower and herb whose seed pods contain poisons. Now as you can imagime this has got me quite worried and confused as to the integrity of these flax oil, and omega 3 oil products that are made especially for pets. If anyone knows a bit more about it or can comment on it it would be a great help to me and my dog."
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[YEA] 05/12/2007: Leslie from Peterborough, England writes: "My 11 year old Golden Retriever dog and I have been taking Glucosamin with or without Chondritin for several years now and the difference has been great, particularly in the dog. She has serious problems with her rerg joints, but she is much more mobile whilst taking the tablets with her morning food. ACV has been reccomended by a friend at work, so I am about to start with the ACV (for me, not the dog) so I am hoping that what I have read on your site will work for me also. Very informative site. Thanks"
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[YEA] 01/15/2008: Michael from Concord, Ohio writes: "I have a five yr. old Jack Russell. He has had surgery on one of his rear legs years ago due to defect in his knee joint. Over the years the best thing other than drugs for the vet to stop the pain and o comfort him was Heat. We moved from Cold Ohio to Naples, Fl. for a few years and he was like a pup again. Laying in the sun and that really helped him a lot. Now due to work we have had to move back to Ohio and the winter is really starting to take it tole on him. In stead of keeping him on meds from the vet we place a heating pad in his bed during the day and really helps him. Believe me, three or four hour of that and he is good to go. Other home made cures other than a good diet just are not going to made much difference. You got a just try the heating pad. It's cheap and it works."
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[YEA] 07/26/2006: Lone from Denmark writes: "My dog's arthritis pains have been significantly reduced with Rhus toxicodendron."
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[YEA] 12/01/2007: Pegiot from Leavenworth, KS writes: "Our 11 year old dog was really slow getting up, and' stopped running. A friend made some dog biscuits, adding a drop of hyalauronic acid to each biscuit. After 3 days our dog was running around like a puppy again."
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[YEA] 04/24/2007: Bob (watercure2@comcast.net) from Moscow , Pa. writes: "If you check our pet testimonials On our watercure2.org site and read the home page story of how this was discovered, you will see that curing pet arthritis is not even a challenge. Just add unprocessed sea salt to its food and water and within 24 hours a pet will stand up and walk with a limp even though previously it had been unable to stand. Best of all it is free. Bob Butts"
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[YEA] 03/19/2008: Jg from Dania, USA writes: "I met an alternative/homeopathic veterinarian who suggested I give my dog Heels Traumeel and Zeel for inflammation. I couldn't get the Zeel, but I did try the Traumeel and its like a miracle! I got it from Entirely Pets online.
My regular vet said she thought the recent pains and falling were due to inflammation and not the hip dysplasia so I tried the Traumeel and within hours he was walking straight up again! I hope it lasts!"
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