Arthritis & Stiffness in Dogs

The inflammatory process can lead to the production of destructive enzymes in the joints that contribute to a vicious circle of degeneration. Excessive wear of the joint cartilage, inadequate repair of the articular surfaces, inadequate production of the lubricant joint fluid and repair of the tissues of the joint capsule.

The tissues around the joint thicken and become increasingly fibrotic and stiff. This does help support a malfunctioning joint but in turn places more strain on the other joints, unbalancing the gait of the dog, rendering other joints more likely to be worn excessively or injured.

We manage our arthritic patients with a combination of nutritional supplements containing Glucosamine and Chondroitin , Fish Oils, Vitamins and Minerals , together with careful exercise programmes including hydrotherapy and strict weight control. Acupuncture and homeopathy also play an important part in the treatment process.

Together, these can help bring real relief and help reduce the doses of drug medication that your pet may otherwise need to stay active and pain free.

Fish Oils have a natural anti-inflammatory action, and can be found in combination with specific plant oils in a number of products. Don't be alarmed if the pack says these are for skin conditions - we use the anti-inflammatory action for arthritis treatment as well!

MultiVitamin and Mineral supplements provide essential micro-nutrients such as Vitamins C and E and a range of minerals such as Zinc and Copper, crucial for active body repair. We like to add powerful anti-oxidants for dogs to help mop up some of the nasty free radicals involved in joint degeneration.

Dog Arthritis and Stiffness

	Glycoflex III: for Dogs with a maximum need for Joint Support. 90 capsules Code: GLYCFIII90 Vetscriptions Price: £33.99 Typical Retail Price: £61.72 Quantity in Basket: none
	Glycoflex II: for Adult & Maturing Dogs with a moderate need for joint support. 90 tablets Code: GLYCFII90 Vetscriptions Price: £24.99 Typical Retail Price: £48.50 Quantity in Basket: none
	Seraquin 2g tablets x 60: Glucosamine & Turmeric for joint support Code: SERA2G Vetscriptions Price: £23.49 Typical Retail Price: £34.99 Quantity in Basket: none
	Seraquin 800mg tablets x 60: Glucosamine and Turmeric for joint support Code: SERA800 Vetscriptions Price: £10.49 Typical Retail Price: £16.35 Quantity in Basket: none
	Cosequin Regular Strength 90 Capsules Sprinkle Code: CRS90 Vetscriptions Price: £43.75 Typical Retail Price: £58.75 Quantity in Basket: none
	C2 COLLAPLEX, pack of 60 capsules. New generation joint care for dogs with Type 2 Collagen Code: C2C60 Vetscriptions Price: £27.49 Quantity in Basket: none
	Arthri-Aid 250mls, Glucosamine, chondoitin & MSM complex for dogs and cats. Code: ART-AID Vetscriptions Price: £14.99 Quantity in Basket: none
	Arthri-Aid 500mls. Glucosamine, chondoitin & MSM complex for dogs and cats, Code: ARTAID500 Vetscriptions Price: £26.99 Quantity in Basket: none
	Arthrotabs, green-lipped mussel extract for muscle & joint function, 60 tablets Code: ARTTABS Vetscriptions Price: £20.25 Quantity in Basket: none
	Corta Vet HA Paste x 30ml syringe Code: CORTAVETPASTE Vetscriptions Price: £15.90 Quantity in Basket: none
	Corta Vet HA Powder x 450g Code: CORTAVETHA Vetscriptions Price: £72.80 Quantity in Basket: none
	Cortaflex Capsules 200mg, pack of 60 Code: CORTAFLEXCAPS Vetscriptions Price: £23.78 Quantity in Basket: none
	Cortaflex liquid 946mls highly palatable liquid joint support Code: CL946 Vetscriptions Price: £57.50 Quantity in Basket: none
	EaseFlex tablets pack of 60 Code: EASFL60 Vetscriptions Price: £22.99 Quantity in Basket: none
	ESSENTIAL OILS: natural anti-inflammatory action for skin, mobility and nervous conditions in dogs. Code: CCEOC90 Vetscriptions Price: £10.25 Quantity in Basket: none
	Flexadin Palatable Chew Tablets Pack of 30 Code: FLEX30 Vetscriptions Price: £14.25 Quantity in Basket: none
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	Flexiderm Capsules, pack of 120 Code: FLEXIDERM Vetscriptions Price: £25.03 Quantity in Basket: none
	Flexivet Go Tablets 900mg, pack of 60 Code: FLEXIVGO60 Vetscriptions Price: £14.25 Quantity in Basket: none
	Flexivet Go tablets pack of 240 Code: FLEXIVG240 Vetscriptions Price: £48.49 Quantity in Basket: none