PAIN, GENERAL

Species affected: All
Background: Sensory stimuli from damaged or inflamed tissue are the usual cause of pain. The source may be traumatic, neoplastic, infectious, autoimmune, arthritic, or from exposure to irritating chemicals or toxins. Animals rarely falsify pain and therefore justify a thorough examination to determine the origin of the pain. Arthritis is very common cause of chronic pain.
Symptoms: Variable; pain.
Diagnostics: The diagnostic examination should include a full neurological examination as well as possible radiographic evaluation and blood testing depending on the organs involved.
Special Notes: In many cases of pain management, a thorough chiropractic examination should also be performed.
Principles for Supplementation: Reduce pain through use of herbs and nutriceuticals that either release endorphins, relieve pain or move blood through the area.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS

Therapeutics:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
Arthroplex9	Cats 1/2 capsule, sid	Contains anti-inflammatory components that may help with pain from different sources; specific for osteoarthritis.
	Dogs 2 capsules/50 lbs, bid
Chinese Herbal Recovery9	Cats 1-2 pills bid	Reduces pain, moves blood and qi.
	Dogs 5 pills/50 lbs, bid
DL-Phenylalanine9	Cats 1/4 capsule, sid	Enhances endorphin and enkephalin levels.
	Dogs 1 capsule/50 lbs, bid

EQUINE PRODUCTS

Therapeutics:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
Chinese Herbal Limber Horse9	1/2 - 2/3 scoop, bid	Moves blood and qi, best for pain that improves with movement and warmth.
DL-Phenylalanine9	6-10 capsules, sid	Enhances endorphin and enkephalin levels.
Gold Solutions Releaf4	10-15 ml, sid	Provides anti-imflammatory herbs.
Inflammation Salve10	Topical application	For acutely inflamed area(s); relieves pain, circulates qi, cools heat.
Soreness Salve10	Topical application	For injury after heat has cooled; improves circulation, relieves pain.

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