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Arthritis

The word arthritis means inflammation of the joint.  As we age, there is normal wear and tear on the joints, and arthritis sets in, and we hurt!! Normally  anti-inflammatory medication like Rimadyl is prescribed to reduce the inflammation and pain in the joint.                                                                 

 

                                                            Some foods can be pro inflammatory in some                                                                          people (and maybe dogs) like peanut butter.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                  

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Our approach to arthritis involves:                                                                                             

  •  Taking a thorough history to understand the severity  of the disease, the   medications and supplements your pet is taking, pain levels, diet, exercise etc.       

  •   Review x-rays if available 

  •  Thoroughly palpapate all the muscles, take the joints through a range of motion to      assess discomfort.

  •  Assess strength of nerve function, muscle spasm,and muscle atrophy if any.

  •   Treatment:                                                                                                                              Depending on severity, we start with pain medication to give immediate relief.

  •   Start on appropriate herbs and supplements to reduce the need for pan medication.

  •   Discuss the role of other tools in our tool box like acupuncture,chiropractic, cold          laser that can play a role in giving your pet the best quality of life               

  •   Continue to monitor the health of the liver and kidneys 

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