Secrets of the deep: Cod liver oil supplements for dog arthritis treatment?

Cod liver oil has been used to improve people’s general health for centuries now. The oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids, and high amounts of vitamin A and D. Clinical tests have proven that cod liver oil helps prevent rickets in children and lowers the risk of heart disease.  Cod liver oil is also good for the skin, hair, and nails.

An interesting property of cod liver oil is that it can suppress inflammation. Normally, this is an unwanted side effect but for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, cod liver oil reduces the damage done by the inflammation to the joint cartilage.

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Prescription medication for dog arthritis pain and inflammation

With the current advances in veterinary medicine, there are now many options to effectively manage pain and inflammation associated with dog arthritis. Although it is the responsibility of the vet to inform their clients of the necessary information about these medications, it is helpful for you to have some background knowledge. Having some knowledge on these drugs can help a dog owner make an informed choice because ultimately, it is you, the owner, who decides what type of treatment should be given to your dog.

Prescription Medicine

The most potent painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs require a prescription. Although some of these drugs have side effects that can be dangerous to your dog’s health, they are very effective and provide fast relief from pain and inflammation.

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Adoption: Why dog lovers should adopt?

If you have been thinking of getting a pet (or another pet), then you should consider adopting a dog. There are many misconceptions about dog adoption. The most prevalent is that dogs coming from shelters are unstable and will not be able to adjust living with human beings or other dogs. This is rooted on the idea that most dogs from shelters were maltreated by their previous owners or were abandoned at a young age that they no longer know how to interact with humans. Another reason why some people don’t opt for dog adoption is that they believe dogs coming from shelters are not healthy.

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