What natural remedies help with the treatment and prevention of canine arthritis?
One of the most important factors in helping to prevent the onset and exacerbation of arthritis in pets is weight control, because being overweight or obese can greatly increase the amount of stress on a pet’s joints, ligaments and tendons. Typical weight gain can be easily managed and reversed through restricted calorie intake and regular exercise. Because research suggests that the joints and muscle tissue are one of the body’s prime storage areas for unwanted toxins, natural therapies that reduce toxin buildup in the body are also an important step in delaying the onset of arthritis in pets. Using a gentle daily detox formula (see question 13) is always a great place to start in the prevention of arthritis. Nutritional supplementation is also important for the prevention and treatment of canine arthritis, including daily supplementation with Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s have a potent anti-inflammatory affect on your pet’s body that helps decrease inflammation and reduce the activit
