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Five Ways To Help Your Dog Have Healthy Joints
Just as people do, dogs can develop joint and bone problems as they grow older. In fact, according to the Arthritis Founda- tion, arthritis affects one in every five adult dogs in the U.S. and is one of the most common sources of chronic pain that veteri- narians treat. Fortunately, there are five things you should know and can do to protect your pet.
1. Know What To Look For
First, know the signs. These can include:
• Lameness
• A noticeable limp
• Hesitance to jump or
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• Joint stiffness
• Difficulty standing up or sitting down
2. Know The Cause
Degeneration of joints is caused by the break- down of cartilage that protects and cushions the bones in joints. Decreased mobility is commonly seen as the cartilage erodes with age but acute injury, genetic predisposition, and obesity can also contribute.
3. Know What It Means
Difficulty moving and lameness can keep your dog from doing basic activities. This can lead to depression, irritability and weight gain.
4. Know What To Do
There are several ways to make your dog more comfortable and help maintain normal joint function.
If your dog is overweight, ask your veterinarian about dietary measures that can help ease pres- sure on aching joints. A balanced diet of proteins, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and water is critical to your dog’s overall health and well-being.
You can also give your dog healthy joint supple- ments, such as PetArmor Joint Health Maximum. This supplement for dogs contains glucosamine chondroitin, MSM and manganese, the same active ingredients found in the No. 1 vet-recom- mended joint health supplement, Cosequin DS.
The combination of these ingredients delivers maximum joint support and protection for pup- pies and dogs of all ages by helping to:
• Build cartilage and connective tissue • Lubricate joints
• Maintain healthy joint fluid pressure • Support joint health
The highly palatable tablets are economical for long-term use and come in a bottle of 60 tasty chewable tablets available at Walmart.
You and your dog may also like to try PetAr- mor Joint-Eze PLUS Dog Chewables. Their natu- ral sources of chondroitin and glucosamine help cartilage and related connective tissue perform properly and support joint health. Glucosamine HCL and MSM are added to reduce and maintain healthy fluid pressure of soft tissue.
5. Know More
To learn more, visit www.petarmor.com and call 888-908-8425.
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