Description
What is Canine Arthritis?
Dogs frequently suffer from arthritis. If your pet has this condition, his joints will become inflamed (swollen) and painful as the cartilage and connective tissues of his joints slowly break down.
Warning signs that your dog is suffering from arthritis include a reluctance to stand up or climb stairs. Other telltale signs of canine arthritis include:
- Your dog favors one side of his body
- Limping, especially when he first gets up
- Swollen joints (especially the hips)
- Reduced appetite
- Aversion to being touched or petted
- Your dog loses interest in activities he previously enjoyed: running, swimming, playing, etc.
Large breeds of dogs tend to suffer from arthritis more often than smaller breeds. This is probably due simply to the extra weight and stress on the joints of larger breeds. What’s less clear is why purebred dogs – particularly males – suffer from canine arthritis more often than mixed breeds.
There’s no way to entirely eliminate the risk of canine arthritis. But as a pet owner, you can reduce the risk (or severity) by ensuring your dog gets plenty of regular exercise, without overdoing it. This will help keep your dog's joints healthy and well lubricated. It’ll also keep him from becoming overweight, which tends to make matters worse.
A good diet is also important in keeping canine arthritis under control. In particular, too much protein can lead to problems.
There is no cure for arthritis in dogs, but there are ways to help your dog manage the pain and improve their quality of life. Taken orally, Canine Old Timer helps soothe the pain and inflammation in your dog's joints.
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Dosage & Directions
Administer this product twice daily. Give your dog one drop for every 2 pounds (1 kilo) of body weight up to 50 pounds (25 kilos). For dogs over 50 pounds, add one drop for each additional 4 pounds (2 kilos).
Product will last for 6 months. Please refrigerate after opening.
Cautionary Notes
If your dog has a sensitive digestive tract, use this product in moderation.
Ingredients
- Guggul: is used in India for to help with the symptoms of chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Asian Ginseng: this herb has natural immune supporting properties.
- Ginger: Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory (inhibition of prostaglandins, thromboxane and leucotriene synthesis); inhibits platelet aggregation.
- Astragalus: Enhances phagocytic activity of monocytes and macrophages; increases interferon production; helps support the immune system.
- Alfalfa: Nutritive, contains high protein levels (50%), vitamins, amino acids, minerals and other nutrients.
- Cayenne: vasodilator; counterirritant; anti-inflammatory properties.
- Glycerin based
