MUSCULOSKELETAL

ARTHRITIS, GENERAL

Species affected: Cats, Dogs
Background: Dogs, and to a lesser extent cats, are susceptible to arthritis. Arthritis, technically, is any condition that leads to an alteration of viscosity and loss of lubricative affect of the joint fluid. The result of this can be an increase in heat and friction within the joint capsule.
Symptoms: Pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion leading to calcified deposits in some of the joints.
Diagnostics: Radiographs, palpation.
Special Notes: Decreased liver function and "leaky bowel" syndrome can increase the likelihood of developing arthritis in sensitive individuals.
Principles for Supplementation: Improve the health of the joint fluid and reduce inflammation and pain.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—GENERAL ARTHRITIS

Formulas:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
Arthroplex12	Cats: 1 capsule sid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lb bid	Anti-inflammatory activity; multi-nutrient source of glycosaminoglycans, including glucosamine; decreases pain; supports production of collagen.
CurcuVET-SA5012	Cats: ½ capsule sid Dogs: 1 capsule/ 25 lb daily	Curcumin has ant-inflammatory properties, hepatoprotective effects, increases glutathione levels, down-regulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), NO, and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-?B), decreases free radicals in colonic mucosa.
CurcuVET-SA15012	Dogs: 1 capsule/ 75 lb daily	Curcumin has ant-inflammatory properties, hepatoprotective effects, increases glutathione levels, down-regulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), NO, and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-?B), decreases free radicals in colonic mucosa.
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	Provides source for glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans for improving joint function.
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 Cats8	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.
Mobility 223	Cats: ¼-½ tablet bid Dogs: ½-2 tablets bid or tid	Dispels wind Damp.
PhytoprofenVET12	Cats: ½ capsule bid Dogs: 1 capsule/ 25 lb sid	Anti-inflammatory.