Does your dog take a long time to get up from his bed and seem stiff when he takes his first few steps? Is your cat doing less jumping these days and more sleeping? Especially as your pet ages, it’s important to pay close attention to his or her movements – or lack of them. An older pet that demonstrates a lowered activity level, stiffness, or reluctance to play or walk, may be suffering from arthritis.
Arthritis is a degenerative joint condition where the joints wear down and cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Studies show that arthritis affects one in five adult dogs in the U.S. Cats get arthritis too, but at a lower rate than dogs.
Here are some signs of arthritis in dogs and cats:
- Trouble standing or sitting
- Limping or favoring a leg
- Moving with stiffness or seemingly sore joints
- Lower activity levels
- Unwillingness to climb stairs, run, jump, or play
If your pet shows symptoms of arthritis for a few weeks, take her in for a full exam with your veterinarian. If your pet is diagnosed with arthritis, your veterinarian may suggest several things you can do to relieve the symptoms for your dog or cat.
The first is to ensure that you help your pet maintain a healthy weight and diet. A dog or cat that carries around extra weight on its frame puts more strain on its joints, which aggravates arthritic conditions.
Try Microlactin for Dogs and Cats
Your vet may also recommend treating your pet with microlactin, a joint supplement also known as hyperimmunized milk factor (HMF). This patented dried milk protein is derived from the milk of hyperimmunized cows. It protects joints by limiting damaging agents from getting into the tissue in the joints. Microlactin protein helps reduce the symptoms of arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions. Not only is microlactin effective at reducing inflammation, unlike some other pain and inflammation medications, microlactin doesn’t have any side effects to upset your pet’s stomach.
One commonly recommended supplement containing microlactin is Duralactin, which contains microlactin for long-term management of chronic inflammatory conditions in dogs and cats.
Microlactin and Glucosamine Combo Therapy for Pets
Also, talk to your veterinarian about combining microlactin treatment with glucosamine joint supplements. Glucosamine works in the joint by helping draw water into the joint cartilage and reduce inflammation. You can find microlactin combined with glucosamine, among other bone and joint supplement ingredients, in Duralactin Canine Joint Plus Soft Chews for Dogs. This powerful combination is also available for cats in Duralactin Feline Joint Plus Paste.
Has microlactin helped your pet? Have you tried combining it with glucosamine? Tell us about it in the comments section below.
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Wes