Dog Arthritis Treatment Options
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Dr. James St. Clair asked:
So your dog has a been diagnosed with dog arthritis. What do you do now? There are many things that can help in the treatment of arthritis. It is important to know all your options first so that you can make an educated decision about what would be best for your dog. There are 5 categories which to consider: Joint Supplements, Pharmaceutical Drugs, Alternative Therapies, Exercise and Weight Management.
In order to completely understand Joint Supplements you need to first understand the two main categories. They are Chondroprotectants ie. Cartilage Protectors and Natural Anti-inflammatories. As for chondroprotectants there are three main natural ingredients to consider. Glucosamine and chondroitin have for a long time been the forerunners when it comes to joint supplement ingredients. The newest molecule that is gaining tremendous popularity is hyaluronic acid. All of these are what is known as glycosaminoglycans. They are the precursors that are responsible for the formation and repair of healthy cartilage. As a dog get older or due to some traumatic damage the bodies own ability to supply adequate amounts of these ingredients is diminished, therefore it can be extremely beneficial to supply these ingredients via oral supplementation. In addition, it has been found that these compound work together therefore, finding a supplement that incorporates all three can prove to be more effective.
As for natural anti-inflammatories the list can be very long, but here a few that have been researched over the years and proven to be effective. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Cetyl-M (Cetyl Myristoleate) and Omega 3 Fatty Acids, predominately fish oils. Though, recent research has shown incredible results with the oils extracted from the green lipped mussels of new zealand. This oil has been shown to be rich in an omega 3 fatty acid called eicosatetranoic acid or ETA and has proven to be an amazing natural anti-inflammatory when it comes to joint inflammation.
The problem often times is that consumers do not realize that not all joint supplements are created equal. The quality of the ingredients can vary dramatically when it comes to these products. Most of the time, the old saying “you get what you pay for” really is true when it comes to selecting the right supplement. Quality ingredient cost more and therefore the end product usually is more expensive.
There are also an number of pharmaceutical drugs that have been very effective in relieving the discomfort associated with dog arthritis. The most common drugs prescribed by veterinarians are class a drugs called the non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). This class of drugs though very effective have meet some serious scrutiny due to there potential side effects. Most hospitals will check your dogs blood work initially and then at one week after prescription and then 4 weeks after. In addition to there potential life threatening side effects there is also controversy whether or not these drugs are over prescribed within the veterinary community before more natural and safe options are considered.
Another pharmaceutical drug that has been gaining tremendous popularity has been Adequan. This drug is in a class of drugs called disease modifying agents. Developed in the 70′s for race horses, adequan has shown that it can be very effective as one form of arthritis treatment for dogs.
Lastly, there are the true neurologic pain medications such as tramadol and gabapentin which can be a true god send for the more severe cases of dog arthritis. These medicationa often give a debilitated dog a new lease on life by allowing them the comfort to get up and move around and therefore maintain vital muscle.
Alternative therapies have also been gaining tremendous popularity in recent years. Canine rehabilitation ie. dog physical therapy in the last 10 years has quickly become a very accepted treatment option amongst the veterinary community for dogs after surgery and for dogs suffering from arthritis, who have lost joint range of motion and muscle mass. Canine rehabilitation specialists utilize many of the same modalities that human physical therapist use such as electrical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, cold laser therapy and the very popular underwater treadmill. Acupuncture is another alternative therapy that has proven benefits and gained in popularity. Most recently stem cell therapy has been in the media spotlight.
Once you have established the right oral supplement for your dog and whether you dog needs prescription medication, your focus really needs to turn towards exercise and weight management. The majority of domestic dogs don’t get the necessary exercise they need. In addition, the majority of dogs are overweight without the pet owners even knowing that their weight is a problem. It is important to speak with your veterinarian about what the ideal body weight is for your dog and therefore what the proper amount of food per day is ideal. For most pet owners it is shocking to find out how little their dogs daily requirement is. Most of the dog food labels over estimate daily quantities.
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So your dog has a been diagnosed with dog arthritis. What do you do now? There are many things that can help in the treatment of arthritis. It is important to know all your options first so that you can make an educated decision about what would be best for your dog. There are 5 categories which to consider: Joint Supplements, Pharmaceutical Drugs, Alternative Therapies, Exercise and Weight Management.
In order to completely understand Joint Supplements you need to first understand the two main categories. They are Chondroprotectants ie. Cartilage Protectors and Natural Anti-inflammatories. As for chondroprotectants there are three main natural ingredients to consider. Glucosamine and chondroitin have for a long time been the forerunners when it comes to joint supplement ingredients. The newest molecule that is gaining tremendous popularity is hyaluronic acid. All of these are what is known as glycosaminoglycans. They are the precursors that are responsible for the formation and repair of healthy cartilage. As a dog get older or due to some traumatic damage the bodies own ability to supply adequate amounts of these ingredients is diminished, therefore it can be extremely beneficial to supply these ingredients via oral supplementation. In addition, it has been found that these compound work together therefore, finding a supplement that incorporates all three can prove to be more effective.
As for natural anti-inflammatories the list can be very long, but here a few that have been researched over the years and proven to be effective. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Cetyl-M (Cetyl Myristoleate) and Omega 3 Fatty Acids, predominately fish oils. Though, recent research has shown incredible results with the oils extracted from the green lipped mussels of new zealand. This oil has been shown to be rich in an omega 3 fatty acid called eicosatetranoic acid or ETA and has proven to be an amazing natural anti-inflammatory when it comes to joint inflammation.
The problem often times is that consumers do not realize that not all joint supplements are created equal. The quality of the ingredients can vary dramatically when it comes to these products. Most of the time, the old saying “you get what you pay for” really is true when it comes to selecting the right supplement. Quality ingredient cost more and therefore the end product usually is more expensive.
There are also an number of pharmaceutical drugs that have been very effective in relieving the discomfort associated with dog arthritis. The most common drugs prescribed by veterinarians are class a drugs called the non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). This class of drugs though very effective have meet some serious scrutiny due to there potential side effects. Most hospitals will check your dogs blood work initially and then at one week after prescription and then 4 weeks after. In addition to there potential life threatening side effects there is also controversy whether or not these drugs are over prescribed within the veterinary community before more natural and safe options are considered.
Another pharmaceutical drug that has been gaining tremendous popularity has been Adequan. This drug is in a class of drugs called disease modifying agents. Developed in the 70′s for race horses, adequan has shown that it can be very effective as one form of arthritis treatment for dogs.
Lastly, there are the true neurologic pain medications such as tramadol and gabapentin which can be a true god send for the more severe cases of dog arthritis. These medicationa often give a debilitated dog a new lease on life by allowing them the comfort to get up and move around and therefore maintain vital muscle.
Alternative therapies have also been gaining tremendous popularity in recent years. Canine rehabilitation ie. dog physical therapy in the last 10 years has quickly become a very accepted treatment option amongst the veterinary community for dogs after surgery and for dogs suffering from arthritis, who have lost joint range of motion and muscle mass. Canine rehabilitation specialists utilize many of the same modalities that human physical therapist use such as electrical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, cold laser therapy and the very popular underwater treadmill. Acupuncture is another alternative therapy that has proven benefits and gained in popularity. Most recently stem cell therapy has been in the media spotlight.
Once you have established the right oral supplement for your dog and whether you dog needs prescription medication, your focus really needs to turn towards exercise and weight management. The majority of domestic dogs don’t get the necessary exercise they need. In addition, the majority of dogs are overweight without the pet owners even knowing that their weight is a problem. It is important to speak with your veterinarian about what the ideal body weight is for your dog and therefore what the proper amount of food per day is ideal. For most pet owners it is shocking to find out how little their dogs daily requirement is. Most of the dog food labels over estimate daily quantities.
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April 20th, 2011
Clenbuterol and Cycling
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Billy Clemence asked:
Have you ever found difficulty riding in cold weather; your chest feeling so tight that you can hear your lungs wheezing? How long does it take for your body to warm up and your breathing to feel natural? Have you ever exercised at altitude for the first time and noticed that you can’t ride as hard or as long? How many days does it take for you to acclimatize where you can workout like you do at sea level? These scenarios give you a glimpse of what a person with asthma feels before and after taking a prescribed inhaler to treat their symptoms. Do you remember how your body feels on that first ride of the Spring season, or after a long layoff? Your arms and torso feel unnatural on the handle bars and saddle, and your legs feel heavy. Contrast that a few months later when you are in midseason peak form. Your technique is smooth, your waist and hips are slim, and your quadriceps generate more power and show more definition.
If there was a super drug that could make you breath easier, workout longer and harder, trim your body fat, and enhance your muscles, would you take it? Those are the effects of Clenbuterol (street name, “Clen”), and athletes have been abusing it for years. It is banned by the World Anti-Doping Association, International Olympic Committee, and United Cycling International as an illegal performance enhancing drug.
Clenbuterol is not approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration, but is commonly prescribed in other countries to treat asthma patients. It can also be purchased on the internet in tablet, syrup, or injectable forms. Its biochemical mechanism of action is as a beta-agonist that helps open up the airways, similar to other common inhalers like Proventil. Another effect through an unclear mechanism of action shows that is reduces body fat by lipolysis and enhances muscle growth through protein synthesis. Although it is not a steroid, its anabolic steroid-like effects place it on the banned substance list. Clenbuterol levels decay in the human body by 50% every 36 hours (i.e., “half-life”), so the levels take a few weeks to become undetectable and its effects can be long-lasting.
Historically, Clenbuterol’s effect on increasing lean muscle mass was capitalized upon by many countries that raised food-producing animals such as cattle, sheep, and swine. While the drug produced few adverse effects to the animals, food poisoning has occurred in humans known to have ingested meat contaminated with high doses of Clenbuterol. Symptoms of nausea, headaches, tremors, palpitations, convulsions and even heart attacks have been seen in these cases. Over the past two decades, outbreaks of food poisoning from Clenbuterol-tainted meat have been seen in Europe, the United States, and most recently in China.
Therein lies a dilemma in finding an athlete who tests for abnormally high doses of Clenbuterol in his urine test. Could the athlete have ingested tainted meat that caused his high sample levels? If so, one would think that the athlete would have suffered the symptoms of food-poisoning. Also, within a few weeks, his system would have been rid of the drug. Does food poisoning provide a convenient alibi for the accused athlete, or is it the culprit of an innocent act? As with all alleged cases of performance enhancing drug use, the governing sports bodies have a difficult responsibility in weighing the scientific origin of an abnormal test result.
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Have you ever found difficulty riding in cold weather; your chest feeling so tight that you can hear your lungs wheezing? How long does it take for your body to warm up and your breathing to feel natural? Have you ever exercised at altitude for the first time and noticed that you can’t ride as hard or as long? How many days does it take for you to acclimatize where you can workout like you do at sea level? These scenarios give you a glimpse of what a person with asthma feels before and after taking a prescribed inhaler to treat their symptoms. Do you remember how your body feels on that first ride of the Spring season, or after a long layoff? Your arms and torso feel unnatural on the handle bars and saddle, and your legs feel heavy. Contrast that a few months later when you are in midseason peak form. Your technique is smooth, your waist and hips are slim, and your quadriceps generate more power and show more definition.
If there was a super drug that could make you breath easier, workout longer and harder, trim your body fat, and enhance your muscles, would you take it? Those are the effects of Clenbuterol (street name, “Clen”), and athletes have been abusing it for years. It is banned by the World Anti-Doping Association, International Olympic Committee, and United Cycling International as an illegal performance enhancing drug.
Clenbuterol is not approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration, but is commonly prescribed in other countries to treat asthma patients. It can also be purchased on the internet in tablet, syrup, or injectable forms. Its biochemical mechanism of action is as a beta-agonist that helps open up the airways, similar to other common inhalers like Proventil. Another effect through an unclear mechanism of action shows that is reduces body fat by lipolysis and enhances muscle growth through protein synthesis. Although it is not a steroid, its anabolic steroid-like effects place it on the banned substance list. Clenbuterol levels decay in the human body by 50% every 36 hours (i.e., “half-life”), so the levels take a few weeks to become undetectable and its effects can be long-lasting.
Historically, Clenbuterol’s effect on increasing lean muscle mass was capitalized upon by many countries that raised food-producing animals such as cattle, sheep, and swine. While the drug produced few adverse effects to the animals, food poisoning has occurred in humans known to have ingested meat contaminated with high doses of Clenbuterol. Symptoms of nausea, headaches, tremors, palpitations, convulsions and even heart attacks have been seen in these cases. Over the past two decades, outbreaks of food poisoning from Clenbuterol-tainted meat have been seen in Europe, the United States, and most recently in China.
Therein lies a dilemma in finding an athlete who tests for abnormally high doses of Clenbuterol in his urine test. Could the athlete have ingested tainted meat that caused his high sample levels? If so, one would think that the athlete would have suffered the symptoms of food-poisoning. Also, within a few weeks, his system would have been rid of the drug. Does food poisoning provide a convenient alibi for the accused athlete, or is it the culprit of an innocent act? As with all alleged cases of performance enhancing drug use, the governing sports bodies have a difficult responsibility in weighing the scientific origin of an abnormal test result.
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Osteoarthritis Alternative Treatment For Relief in Order to Get Back to Doing Those Things You Love
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Joe L Golson asked:
Osteoarthritis may take the fun out of those actions you love to do. Osteoarthritis may affect almost any joint within your body and hurt. It often affects the hips, neck, hands, knees and back. The problem usually gets worse as time passes and there’s no known cure, although there are osteoarthritis alternative treatment that may help you through the day. Researchers never have been able to resolve the specific reason for arthritis, however the condition sometimes have several contributing factors. Those factors range from aging, heredity, injury, weak muscles and obesity.
Most folks don’t experience osteoarthritis until after age forty. The condition is a lot more widespread in women than in men. One of the risk factors are sports injuries. Additionally, some jobs that put additional stress around the joints can be a factor in development of the illness. Gradually, osteoarthritis could get worse. The pain can become so severe that persons are no longer capable of work or enjoy hobbies. At that point, a family doctor may encourage you to definitely have joint replacement surgery. Several over the counter medications help to treat osteoarthritis. Acetaminophen is usually helpful with pain but won’t affect swelling. NASIDs assist with both pain and swelling. Ibuprofen is one tyoe of a NASID.
If non-prescription medications are not treating the pain effectively, your doctor may prescribe Tramadol, or stronger pain killers like Darvon or codeine. Finally he may prescribe cortisone shots. Aside from that, some people find help from a natural remedy called glucosamine. This naturally occurring substance is useful in rebuilding the skeletal structure that had been lost as a result of osteoarthritis. When you discover the right osteoarthritis alternative treatment for the osteoarthritis, you may begin to feel significantly better. As you feel better, you may have time for hobbies that you just enjoyed before this condition robbed you of strength and even life.
It may be time to take out the old dreadnought acoustic guitar and play a few tunes or get with the old garage band again. Hands that had lost their flexibility may once more be nimble enough to relax and play like a young rock star. For those who have given up video gaming due to osteoarthritis, then whenever you find the correct treatment you had better dig out the ps2 transformers because you are soon going to be king of the video game again.
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Osteoarthritis may take the fun out of those actions you love to do. Osteoarthritis may affect almost any joint within your body and hurt. It often affects the hips, neck, hands, knees and back. The problem usually gets worse as time passes and there’s no known cure, although there are osteoarthritis alternative treatment that may help you through the day. Researchers never have been able to resolve the specific reason for arthritis, however the condition sometimes have several contributing factors. Those factors range from aging, heredity, injury, weak muscles and obesity.
Most folks don’t experience osteoarthritis until after age forty. The condition is a lot more widespread in women than in men. One of the risk factors are sports injuries. Additionally, some jobs that put additional stress around the joints can be a factor in development of the illness. Gradually, osteoarthritis could get worse. The pain can become so severe that persons are no longer capable of work or enjoy hobbies. At that point, a family doctor may encourage you to definitely have joint replacement surgery. Several over the counter medications help to treat osteoarthritis. Acetaminophen is usually helpful with pain but won’t affect swelling. NASIDs assist with both pain and swelling. Ibuprofen is one tyoe of a NASID.
If non-prescription medications are not treating the pain effectively, your doctor may prescribe Tramadol, or stronger pain killers like Darvon or codeine. Finally he may prescribe cortisone shots. Aside from that, some people find help from a natural remedy called glucosamine. This naturally occurring substance is useful in rebuilding the skeletal structure that had been lost as a result of osteoarthritis. When you discover the right osteoarthritis alternative treatment for the osteoarthritis, you may begin to feel significantly better. As you feel better, you may have time for hobbies that you just enjoyed before this condition robbed you of strength and even life.
It may be time to take out the old dreadnought acoustic guitar and play a few tunes or get with the old garage band again. Hands that had lost their flexibility may once more be nimble enough to relax and play like a young rock star. For those who have given up video gaming due to osteoarthritis, then whenever you find the correct treatment you had better dig out the ps2 transformers because you are soon going to be king of the video game again.
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