Food/supplements to help bad joints?
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Food/supplements to help bad joints?
Hello all
My mum's 2 year old mastiff bitch has recently been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, and it is effecting her joints.
She is on painkillers but they don't seem to be helping much at the mo
Mum is desperate to find something to help her, wondering if anyone knows of any diet or supplements food that is good for joints and might help?! Her weight is good, so doesn't need to diet.
Thanks in advance xx
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Re: Food/supplements to help bad joints?
This is something i have saved which someone else wrote but it may be of some use to you
Joint Supplements with Glucosamine for Dogs, Yumove - Lintbells.
The working variety contains beta glucans for good gut health too.
If you choose Fish body oil then select one which clearly states the amount of EPA and DHA, for joints a high EPA content is advisable.
Bromelain – naturally occurring enzyme sourced from the pineapple plant. It is predominantly found in the stem. Standardized extract is available alone or in combination with other products. It contains numerous anti-inflammatory chemicals and reduces the inflammatory response by alleviating pressure within the joint and allowing a greater ROM (range of movement).
Cetyl-Myristoleate – extracted from the Kombo nut, found in the commercial product Cetyl – M
Chondroitin - chondroitin sulphate is an important component of cartilage and the marine form is considered more bio available and powerful than the bovine form
Cod Liver Oil - contains around three times less Omega 3 EFA (essential fatty acids) than that of FBO. Also, as CLO contains a significant amount of Vitamins A and D pregnant bitches should not be given this supplement; if a dog is being fed a commercial diet, you should check that recommended doses are not being exceeded as of course these contain Vitamins A and D. Raw fed dogs will normally have sufficient of these vitamins via liver and bones.
Devils Claw - is a traditional herbal product, known as wood spider, a plant native to South Africa and traditionally taken as tea. The main anti-inflammatory agent is harpagoside which helps prevent the conversion of arachidonic acid into pro inflammatory messengers
Fish Body Oil - is extracted from the flesh of oily fish such as salmon, herrings, sardines, pilchards and mackerel. They are a rich source of EPA and DHA (always ensure that the quantities of both are identified on the labels of FBO).
Flaxseed Oil - (Linseed Oil) is ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) which the dog has to convert to EPA and DHA, thus it is not such an efficient or effective source of Omega 3 as FBO from either the point of bio-availability or cost.
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Ginger Extract – another traditional product which contains anti inflammatory properties
Glucosamine – is an amino sugar which is one of the main building blocks of cartilage; the HCl form is purer than the 2KCl form
Green Lipped Mussel – contains glycosaminoglycans
Hyaluronic Acid – aids joint lubrication and shock absorption
MSM - provides a source of sulphur molecules required for the formation of connective tissue
Rosehip extract – contain antioxidants such as Vitamin C both of which may have an anti inflammatory action.
Turmeric – contains curcumin, better to take a supplement which contains standardised extract than just the off the shelf powdered spice.
Vitamin C – essential in the formation of collagen
Vitamin E – if you give FBO then you should also supplement with this vitamin as the former depletes the body of the latter.
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Re: Food/supplements to help bad joints?
These two supplements are found in Rockys food - Glucosamine and Chondroitin, anything containing these and ginger too would be a great help.
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Re: Food/supplements to help bad joints?
Lintbell's Yumove is a well known & highly thought of supplement...
http://www.lintbells.com/products/yumove
http://www.lintbells.com/products/yumove
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Re: Food/supplements to help bad joints?
Caryll wrote:Lintbell's Yumove is a well known & highly thought of supplement...
http://www.lintbells.com/products/yumove
After reading about this I bought it for my mum for her eldest dog, its been a few weeks now and there is a massive difference, she is much more lively, interested in things and not as stiff, we are really pleased with it
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Re: Food/supplements to help bad joints?
Moo has arthritis and I have her on Hills JD diet, also Yumove and my miracle is aloe vera gel, its from forever freedom and since being on that I have taken her off meds and she hasn't limped since
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Re: Food/supplements to help bad joints?
Thanks a lot guys, that's fab
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