Aging, Diseases of Arthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease

Species affected: Cats, Dogs
Background: Any system may be affected.
Symptoms: Any system may be affected.
Diagnostics: As needed for presenting signs.
Special Notes: MemoractivVET is more appropriate in dogs that tend to develop canine cognitive dysfunction.
Principles for Supplementation: Basic nutritional supplementation and antioxidants.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS – DISEASES OF AGING

AGING, DISEASES OF

Formulas:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)	Cats: 50 mg sid	Improves energy, decreases fatigue.
Arthroplex12	Cats: ½ capsule bid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lb bid	Broad spectrum formula; source of glycosaminoglycans, including glucosamine; decreases pain, supports production of collagen; decreases inflammation.
Canine Geriatric Basics12	Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs bid	Canine specific; contains beta-carotene.
Canine Plus8	Dogs: as directed by weight	Formula with vitamins, amino acids, digestive enzymes.
Cell Advance 4408	Dogs (small & medium sized): 1 per 10 lbs/day	Formula with antioxidants, amino acids, minerals.
Cell Advance 8808	Dogs (large sized): 1 per 20 lbs/day	Formula with antioxidants, amino acids, minerals.
CurcuVet-SA5012	Cats: ½ capsule daily Dogs: 1 capsule per 25 lb daily	Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties, hepatoprotective effects, increases glutathione levels, decreases eye inflammation (uveal tract), down-regulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), nitric oxide (NO), and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB), decreases free radicals in colonic mucosa.
CurcuVET-SA15012	Dogs: 1 capsule per 75 lb daily	Curcumin has ant-inflammatory properties, hepato-protective effects, increases glutathione levels, decreases eye discomfort, down-regulates TNF-α, NO, and NF-κB, decreases free radicals in colonic mucosa.
E400 Selenium26	Cats: ¼ tablet sid Dogs: ¼ tablet/25 lbs sid	Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; vitamin E and selenium are synergistic. Selenium in high doses is toxic. Vitamin E in high doses can raise blood pressure and can increase coagulation time; do not exceed recommended dose; use less in case of heart failure or if animal is on digoxin.
MemoractivVET12	Cats: ½ capsule sid Dogs: 1 capsule/ 25 lb sid	Enhances cognitive function.
Nu-Cat8	Cats: 4 tablets/day bid	Formula with vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes, Perna canaliculus, taurine.
Small Animal Antioxidant12	Cats: 1 capsule sid Dogs: 2 capsules/ 25 lb sid	Balanced antioxidant formula; unique, plant-based antioxidants.
Theanine12	Cats: ¼ capsule sid Dogs: ¼ capsule/25 lb sid	Stimulates production of alpha waves by brain, modifies neurotransmitters involved in attention and memory.
Ultimate-E12	Cats: ¼ capsule sid Dogs: ¼ capsule/25 lb sid	Balanced forms of vitamin E; contains mixed tocopherols; no added soy oil (a pro-oxidant); antioxidant.

ARTHRITIS/DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS – ARTHRITIS/DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE

Formulas:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
Arthroplex12	Cats: 1 capsule sid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lb bid	Anti-inflammatory; source of glycosaminoglycans, including Glucosamine; decreases pain; supports production of collagen.
Buffered C Powder12	Cats: 125 mg bid Dogs: 10 mg/lb bid	Stimulates phagocytic effect of leukocytes, nitrate scavenger, aids in synthesis of collagen and carnitine.
Calcium-Magnesium Citramate12	Dogs: ¼ capsule/25 lb bid	Use in addition to a pure calcium or calcium/phosphorus Supplement; metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids; catalyst for many enzymes; required for ATP production.
CurcuVET- SA5012	Cats: ½ capsule daily Dogs: 1 capsule per 25 lb daily	Curcumin has ant-inflammatory properties, hepatoprotective effects, increases glutathione levels, down-regulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), nitric oxide (NO), and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB), decreases free radicals in colonic mucosa.
CurcuVET-SA15012	Dogs: 1 capsule per 75 lb daily	Curcumin has ant-inflammatory properties, hepatoprotective effects, increases glutathione levels; down-regulates TNF-α, NO, and NF-κB; decreases free radicals in colonic mucosa.
DL-Phenylalanine12	Cats: 125 mg bid Dogs: 10 mg/lb bid	Analgesic.
E400 Selenium26	Cats: ¼ tablet sid Dogs: ¼ tablet/25 lbs sid	Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; vitamin E and selenium are synergistic. Selenium in high doses is toxic; vitamin E in high doses can raise blood pressure and can increase coagulation time. Do not exceed recommended dose; use less in case of heart failure or if animal is on digoxin.
Glucosamine & Chondroitin12	Cats: ¼ capsule sid Dogs: ½ capsule/25 lb sid	This combination stimulates the production of cartilage cells, while inhibiting destructive enzymatic action on those cells.
Glucosamine Sulfate12	Cats: ¼ capsule sid Dogs: ½ capsule/25 lb sid	Important building block of cartilage.
Glycoflex II8	Dogs: as directed by weight	Anti-inflammatory; nutrients for cartilage formation.
Glycoflex II Double Strength8	Dogs: as directed by weight	Anti-inflammatory; nutrients for cartilage formation.
Glycoflex II for Cat8	Cats: as directed by weight	Anti-inflammatory; nutrients for cartilage formation.
Joint-Ease™27	1 capsule per 20 lb bid or 1 scoop per 20 lb bid	Supports normal joint mobility and healthy joint function.
Jointagen8	½ to 1 tablet per 30 lb	Provides support for connective tissue, skin, and joints. Designed specifically for dogs with greater need for joint and connective tissue support.
PhytoprofenVET12	Cats: 1 capsule sid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lb bid	Anti-inflammatory herbs.
Small Animal Antioxidant12	Cats: 1 capsule sid Dogs: 2 capsules/25 lb sid	Antioxidants to reduce damage to joints.