Arthritis Pain Relief

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by IndysMom

Heated Dog Beds ? a Great Way to Beat Arthritis in Dogs

Arthritis in dogs is more common than one may think. It is one of the most common health problems seen by veterinarians.  Unfortunately, dogs that suffer arthritis are unable to tell us about it.

Arthritis in dogs is quite common in older dogs, and it is more noticeable in the larger dogs than in the smaller ones. That doesn’t mean smaller dogs do not suffer joint problems, it is just more pronounced in the larger breeds. The larger dogs have greater difficulty moving around than the smaller ones when affected by arthritis. It is important for dog owners to be observant of their dog’s behavior and recognize the symptoms when their pet is ailing.

Your dog may have arthritis if you notice:

Your dog is favoring a limb

Your dog  has difficulty sitting down, getting up or standing

Your dog sleep more than usual. Animals reduce their metabolic rate to reduce pain.

Your dog appears to have stiff or sore joints and difficulty in walking.

Your dog doesn’t want to jump, run or climb stairs anymore

Your dog is gaining weight due to less exercise

Your dog is less active or less interested in play

Unfortunately the early warning signs of arthritis in dogs are rarely noticed by dog owners and veterinarians because animals have the tendency to ignore the discomfort until the arthritis affects the joints significantly. Arthritis in dogs can be very difficult to diagnose since the dog may not limp or appear to be in pain. Arthritis causes swelling in the joints and movement becomes restricted.

Joints have a susceptibility to any number of diseases, including arthritis. Any damage to a joint may produce arthritis. It can occur in any joint but is seen most often in the hip, elbow, knee and stifle.

It is important for your dog to rest comfortably on a bed that will help to ease the discomfort. Heated dog beds are great for dogs with arthritis or older dogs suffering from other aches. There are few better methods of letting your dog sleep off the pain than with one of these beds. Heated dog beds are equipped with built-in thermostats which allow you to control the temperature and create a snug warm place for your dog to sleep. Many have built-in thermometers that automatically adjust the warmth according to your dog’s temperature and the ambient air temperature to provide heat when needed.

I have been using heated dog beds for years for each of my dogs as they have grown older and are terrific for dogs recovering from sickness or injury. Most dogs enjoy cuddling deep into their heated beds when the weather is terrible and the nights are cold. Heated dog beds are a great idea during the winter months.

Heated dog beds have been specially designed to deal with dog’s nails and claws and are very durable.

Contrary to the belief of many people, not all dogs like to be outside and certainly no dog likes to be cold. They suffer from the cold just as we do and suffer arthritis just as we do. Do your dog a favor and ease their joints with warm and comfortable sleeping conditions. I recommend using a heated dog bed.

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by zJMac

Rheumatoid Arthritis Supplements in your Diet

If someone had told me a few years ago that diet was important for arthritis, I would not have believed it! But from personal experience I now know there is a very important link.

There is a trend in this day and age to avoid fat. Foods that you buy at the supermarkets, cookery books, low fat diets, wherever you look, there is a tendency to avoid fat. As far as arthritis goes, this is not good.

Our joints need lubricating. Where do you think that lubrication comes from? The interesting thing is that I found out the hard way how important fats in the diet are for keeping arthritis at bay.

About 5 years ago, after avoiding fats for most of my life in a constant attempt to lose weight, I found I was getting arthritis in my fingers. I just sort of assumed that as young as I was, it was an inevitable part of aging. How wrong I was! Shortly afterwards, I started to take omega 3 oil. I had been avoiding these large oil capsules as I was always trying to lose weight and the thought of swallowing fat seemed ludicrous! The pain from my fingers got really bad though and I couldn’t sleep at night with the pain, so in desperation, I started to take omega 3.

Would you know that within 24 hours, yes 24 hours, I felt relief! I was amazed that something as simple as taking a supplement like this could give me so much by way of pain relief.

Today I take omega 3 every single day. I hardly ever miss a day. If I have missed it for some reason, I have found that the pain does start to come back so in many respects we are talking about something which can be managed quite naturally. If you have any type of arthritis, give omega 3 a try. One good side effect that I have never heard anybody complain about is that it gives you very soft skin! Better than any defoliator that I have ever tried.

The other positive benefit of omega 3 is that it takes care of your heart. Most people do not get anywhere near enough omega 3 in their diet, particularly in the western world. That could be why we get so much arthritis. Natural sources of omega 3 include deep sea fish and to get enough omega 3 from this source we would have to eat these oily type fish 3-4 times a week. Most people struggle having salmon, tuna or sardines once a week.

Another way of getting omega 3 is to check and see if it is added to food. Some bread these days has omega 3 in it and it is also put into tinned salmon in addition to what is naturally present in the fish. If all else fails it is one of the most inexpensive supplements and you can get it at just about any supermarket. Lastly, give it to your spotty teenager; they will love you for it when their skin clears up!

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