Holistic Labrador Hip dysplasia Treatment – Natural Alternative Medicine for Hip Dysplasia
As our companions age, arthritis is a common ailment for many of them. Gradually you may notice that your dog may hesitate to jump in the car or will climb stairs more slowly. You may notice your dog is stiff upon rising. These are all signs of painful joints. This might be Hip Dysplasia.
Hip Dysplasia is a genetic disease that leads to joint deterioration and arthritis. It is more common in large dog breeds. These and other degenerative joint disorders involving cartilage and joint deterioration can be treated quite successfully with a comprehensive treatment program developed for the animal.
There are a wide variety of ways to treat arthritis and Hip Dysplasia from a more “natural” approach.
While NSAIDs (Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) such as Rimadyl, Deramaxx, EtoGesic and others are commonly prescribed for it, I prefer to reserve their use until after all other means have been exhausted and the animal is still showing signs of suffering. NSAIDs can be damaging to the liver and gastrointestinal system when taken over long periods of time and can have other side effects as well. NSAIDs provide pain relief, but do nothing to help repair damaged tissue and prevent further deterioration. Arthritis and Hip Dysplasia can often be controlled for years using diet, supplements, herbs and acupuncture; and many animals may never need NSAIDs.
One of the best defenses and treatments for Hip Dysplasia is a high quality Glucosamine / Chondroitin sulfate supplement.
Glucosamine stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAG’s), important proteins found in cartilage and proteoglycans, the water-holding molecules that make up the cartilage. Glucosamine has been shown to not only help pain, but also rehabilitate damaged cartilage.
These compounds may also have anti-inflammatory activity. A typical dose would be at least 1000 mg per 50 lbs of body weight daily. It is often recommended that dogs be started on a good joint supplement that includes glucosamine by the time they are 8 or 9 for larger breeds, 10 or 11 for smaller breeds, even when no symptoms are present. Preventing joint deterioration can go a long way to easing the effects of aging for your companion.
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