In this video we'll talk about what to feed a dog with arthritis
and i'll also discuss the four main areas affecting arthritis in dogs which are exercise,
massage, supplementation and diet and later how feeding your dog a healthy kibble diet reduces
chronic dog arthritis to live with greater freedom of movement and much reduced pain.
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and feel free to comment or ask questions below. Arthritis is very common, especially in older
dogs. Arthritis can happen in any joint from the neck to the toes and whilst it's mostly found in
the hips and elbows, the signs are easy to spot. Your dog's gait slows, they begin to limp or
favor one limb over the other and they hesitate before jumping on the couch or out of the car.
Arthritic pain makes some dogs a little grumpy even snappy. Dogs can also be seen to excessively
lick a leg to soothe joint pain. The major cause of arthritis in dogs is from an inadequate diet
that doesn't give your dog all that they need to feed the cartilage and the joints and over time
the cartilage wears through, exposing the bone and causing great pain. Dogs on a raw food diet
get all the nutrients they need from eating bones but kibble fed dogs get none of those benefits,
but more on how you can help your kibble-fed dog later. The pain of arthritis can really
have a deep impact on your dog's quality of life and with that in mind here's four areas in which
to control the condition and bring relief to your dog. The four main areas are: exercise,
massage, supplementation and diet. Exercise is key to keeping your dog's joints moving
and weight more controlled. This can be a problem when all you want to do is let your dog rest their
achy joints, but the opposite is needed to stop the joints from seizing up over time.
Of course it's important not to jar the joints with pounding exercise but treadmill work, slow
walks, swimming or walking on sand really helps older dogs that may be fat, weak or in too much
pain. Massage can really benefit your dog, easing muscle tension and relieving lactic acid buildup.
It also provides lymphatic drainage and better circulation to bring much relief and well-being
and you can learn to massage your dog's joints or take them to a specialist dog massage therapist.
Supplementation boosts dog health to reduce inflammation and reduce pain. Glucosamine is a
popular option and best started ahead of arthritic onset. Glucosamine is an amino acid that plays a
vital role in the production of cartilage and other joint tissues. Glucosamine must be used
in conjunction with a vitamins and mineral program for maximum benefits. Glucosamine supplementation
increases the body's capacity to manufacture collagen and protectaglycans which are vital
for rebuilding joints and supporting synovial fluid which lubricates the joints. Glucosamine
generally comes in powdered capsule form or as coated tablets. Make sure it's glucosamine
sulfate from a quality brand as many inferior brands use other binding agents as fillers
so you don't really get the correct amounts of glucosamine. Your dog needs about 200 milligrams
per 10 pounds of lean body weight, add to your dog's daily food. Glucosamine is safe and if your
dog is badly arthritic, you can safely double the dose and continue supplementation for life.
Green lipped muscles are another good choice and have been proven to be effective.
GLM has only recently become popular in the west due to its highly beneficial anti-inflammatory
properties from tests on dogs. The powdered extract of GLM contains a very high concentration
of minerals, omega-3s and a unique combination of fatty acids, unique to this marine crustacean.
GLM also contains many nutritional properties. They contain a good variety of vitamins, minerals,
amino acids, omega-3 fats, antioxidants, enzymes and many other nutrients. GLM can be obtained as
an extract in powdered form. The best brand will have been processed without heat extraction for
better quality nutrients. A general rule of thumb is 150 milligrams of powdered extract
per 10 pounds of your dog's lean body weight. If you don't see improvement after one month of use,
you'll need to top up the amount by 25%, and as your dog's condition improves, you can lower to
the dose to the starting amount. Bone broth is great for dogs joints and is loaded with nutrients
such as vitamins, minerals and gelatin for healing conditions such as leaky gut and allergies.
The broth will also aid the immune system, cleanse the liver and alleviate joint inflammation
as it's loaded with glucosamine. Bone broth is a great addition, especially to the senior
kibble-fed dog's diet, providing an extra source of vitamins, minerals, gelatin, glycosaminoglycans
such as glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid and glycine to aid digestion.
And i'll leave a link in the description below to another video on how to make bone broth.
Today 96% of pet parents around the world are feeding a dry commercial pet food diet,
while nine out of ten dog health problems today are as a direct result of the diet a dog eats.
Over many years researching and practicing canine nutrition and natural remedy solutions,
to help dogs extend their lives in greater more fully invigorated health, i've come to understand
the fundamental link between diet and good health. Food is the key to life and what goes into
your dog's food bowl makes all the difference, especially with dog arthritis. Diet is responsible
for 9 out of 10 dog health issues and the cause of the following dog health problems: natural
vitamin and ionic mineral deficiency, allergies, blocked anal glands, diarrhea, yeast infections,
ear infections, skin and coat problems, hot spots, arthritis and poor digestion or sensitive tummies.
I know many pet parents don't want to change their dog's existing kibble diet and so i created the
Healthier Kibble Diet to help kibble feeding dog owners reclaim their dog's health from issues such
as arthritis that shows up from the long-term feeding of kibble. It also helps you to manage
your dog's weight to keep them lean, take weight off the joints, better balance hormones and extend
life. It works wonders for your dog very quickly as within days you'll notice positive improvements
and a great diet for the kibble feeder as vet costs are cut in half, and you'll
see a link to a video in the description below explaining more about the Healthier Kibble Diet.
As many pet parents have come to learn, kibble sustains life, but it can't provide enough
protection from arthritic inflammation. For an across-the-board whole body health boost the
Healthier Kibble Diet ensures your dog is getting more of the vital nutrients missing from a regular
kibble diet and a fantastic opportunity to clean up some basic chronic health problems, reduce
inflammation and arthritis while adding several extra quality years to your dog's life. And if
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