http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/arthritis.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/arthritis.rss Natural Remedies to Cure Arthritis in Dogs on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Remedies! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:53:30 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=BM_34885 /Pets/arthritis.rss1 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:48:34 EST Kassewss from Louisvillle, Ms writes: "HEY, I AM NEW TOTHIS SITE AND HAVE READ ABOUT BMS FOR DOGS WITH ARTHITIS AND WANT TO TRY IT AS I HAVE 3 ELDERLY DOGS. STORMY IS A BOXER(13), KANSAS-MIXED(15), RAINEY (11) SUFFER FROM STIFF JOINTS AND STORM CAN'T JUMP ON THE BED BY HERSELF SOMETIMES. HOW MUCH DO I START OUT WITH AS I DON'T WANT TO OVERDO IT. I WILL PROBABLY TRY 2-3 TBSPS. A DAY UNTIL ADVISED OTHERWISE. I SURE HOPE THIS WORKS. KANSAS ALSO HAS SEVERE EAR INFECTIONS AND I AM GOING TO TRY THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WATER & ALCOHOL MIXTURE TO CURE THE FUNGUS IN HER EARS. WISH US GOOD LUCK. THANKS TO ALL THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=YUCCA_31738 /Pets/arthritis.rss2 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] James Pettus from Johns Island, SC, USA writes: "dogs with arthritis: as a boarding kennel owner we have given older dogs yucca tablets with great results. small dogs 1or 2 tablets twice a day large dogs 2 to 4 twice a day for about 2 weeks or until results are seen. then you can maintain with 1 a day." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=RGM_30353 /Pets/arthritis.rss3 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:03:00 EDT [YEA] June from Kc, Ks writes: "Raw goat's milk for old arthritic cats and dogs This past month my 15-year-old male cat (who is largely blind due to cataracts and has very bad back trouble after being run over by cars twice) has begun acting better. He trots around the yard, has an increased appetite, has put on weight and overall has more energy. It even seemed like he could see better. We were unsure of the cause. I thought it could be the milder summer weather or the h2o2 I put in his water or just luck. But now I think I know the answer to the riddle of his improved health: raw goats milk. I got some more goats milk this morning and was talking to my friend about her own cats and dogs. She said they inherited a 13-year-old dog who had been cruelly penned up and could barely walk. The dog cried whenever she tried to straighten up. She was given goat's milk, just like all the other animals on the farm, and now the dog runs around "like she owns the place." That was the light bulb moment for me. My cat loves that milk and when we gave it to him he bugged us all day every day for doses of the milk. We thought it was cute, but of course didn't realize it was doing him so much good. What's really funny is he usually scrams whenever people visit. But he sat right by my friend as we chatted. I think he could smell the goat's milk! I grew up on a farm and milked the goats every day before school and at night. My mom always said goat's milk was the best for you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=ACV_29931 /Pets/arthritis.rss4 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:22:13 EDT Denise from Pittsburgh, PA writes: "I have a 9 1/2 year old coonhound mix with arthritis in her front leg(s??). With our vet's recommendation we started her on the Rx med for arthritis. This seemed to take the edge off but not much more than that. Recently I switched from that Rx to a liquid chondroiton/glucosamine msm. Although its been only a week, it doesnt seem to be doing much yet, and maybe we havent given it enough time. I would be interested in trying the ACV rememdy if someone could tell me the dosage for a 9 1/2 year old dog who is approx. 82 lbs." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=BM_25950 /Pets/arthritis.rss5 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] ArtsyWench from Las Vegas, NV writes: "I have a 9 year old, 88lb, female Akita. She stopped eating, was listless and had trouble getting up. Since she had cancer a couple of years back, we rushed her to the vet fearing the worst. $1700 in vet bills later, nothing was found (bloodwork, catscan, xrays, stool samples, urine samples, the works). So the doctor thought maybe she had a case of cold weather joint pain or arthritis. I wasn't willing to start her on medication until I did some research. A friend told me her dog had the same symptoms and her holistics vet gave her Blackstrap Molasses, (and this site backed it up) so I tried it and within 2 doses (24 hours) she was up and around... now only 2 weeks later, she's pulling me up hills on our walks. I give her a tbsp in the morning and another tbsp at night... and if I miss a dose, I can tell. So, I don't know if it's doggie crack or what, but she is very close to being back to her young self." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=MSM_25856 /Pets/arthritis.rss6 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:15:35 EDT Linda from Brooklyn, New York writes: "I take MSM when I remember to take it for healthy hair growth. My little 9 year old terrier has developed a limp when she gets up from sleep so I'm giving her a little every day to see how it helps her. She had surgery once for a benign lump which her Vet said would reoccur-no lump in a year since on ESSIAC! She has been on MSM for about three days now so I'll see in a few weeks-no more surgery for my beautiful girl." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=COOB_23662 /Pets/arthritis.rss7 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Lois from NYC, NY writes: "i used clorophyl, a green juice and evoo, 1 teaspoon of each to start in water. then gradually twice a day. my dogs had arthritis and this helped so much. i also give them steamed broccoli a few small bunches a day. theyre doing great. i hope this helps someone." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=RN_23329 /Pets/arthritis.rss8 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Pamela from Barrie, Ontario writes: "I have a 9 year old mix (Aussie, Lb & Retriever) her hips have slowly been deteriorating over the years and most recently after a walk, was not able to get up at all. The vet has put her on Metacam, an anti-inflammatory as well as Glucosamine for her joints and we discovered that she has a thyroid problem which has caused her to be 40 lbs over weight. We now have her on an extreme diet but she's still not able to get up and walk. She weighs in at 120 lbs and we have to assist her up 2 stairs to get outside. She barely goes to the bathroom and even them she often falls back into her "waste". Any suggestions??? The vet says once she looses weight, she will be able to move more but is there anything else I can do in the meantime to help her walk better?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=RN_22691 /Pets/arthritis.rss9 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [QUESTION] Rocky from Saskatoon, SK, CANADA writes: "We own a Bassett Hound. Our vet says that he has arthritis, other vets say that its just the breed of the dog, apparently they are prone to bad joints. Anyone have any suggestions with regards to treatment." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=TGJ_20596 /Pets/arthritis.rss10 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Gabbie from Austin, TX writes: "My 11 yr old lab/chow mix has arthritis in his back. Thanks to your helpful posts we're starting a treatment of 10 drops traumeel in 1 oz of Goji juice. He loves Goji juice and it's high in vitamin C and gives us the perfect delivery system for the traumeel. Will research a couple of other items listed and post again if they help." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=RN_34654 /Pets/arthritis.rss11 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:08:26 EST EJ from Middleboro, MA, USA writes: "Arthritis in cats: My 12 year old Domestic short hair cat has been developing arthritis in her front elbows for the past few years. I don't want to give her any prescription or aspirin for pain, knowing what the side effects are. I'm looking for a natural alternative. I'm giving her some Glucosomine and Chondroitin treats daily. Some days she is better than others. I was reading on the internet about a product called synflex for pets and wonder if anyone has used this and what the results were. She eats Wellness brand canned food and has for years. She's not overweight (10 lbs), is indoor all day and has no stairs to contend with. She's still jumping up and down from the bed and playing periodically. I'm trying to keep her healthy and pain free. Any suggestions would be great. thanks!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=TTOUCH_20331 /Pets/arthritis.rss12 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Bonnie from Colts Neck, NJ writes: "Shakey dog legs: My 11 year old Jack Russell terrier is in good health walking at least a mile a day and running in a big yard. Over the past year he has developed a shakiness in his rear legs-like a nervous tremor. He is not in pain but I was hoping someone might have a supplement to suggest-He gets a dab of coconut oil daily and I have started ACV drops on his back and water. I was feeding antioxidant vitamins too. Any suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=MASSAGE_18073 /Pets/arthritis.rss13 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Brent from Phoenix, Az, USA writes: "Arthritis Prevention for Dogs. I give my 14 yr old german shepperd a "full" body massage every day - and I believe that probably has a lot to do with the fact that he shows no noticeable signs of Arthritis. I massage him for about 2-3 minutes every night at bedtime - covering every area of his body. His muscles will twitch as tension is relieved and he will moan as it relieves tension throughout his body. I also make sure I get his neck, head and muzzle area. I'm not a vet, but it seems obvious that daily massages will greatly improve the quality of a dog's life. I am sure that the massaging also keeps blood flowing deeply through the joints - preventing the buildup of substances in the joints that cause inflamation. I also feed my dog "Ezekial 4.9 Bread" and sprouted wheat bread. I would like to see what vets think about that. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=EXERCISE_17380 /Pets/arthritis.rss14 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Deirdre from Atlanta, GA writes: "Just wanted to report that I am having great results on my 14+ year old german shephard mix who has arthritis (especially in the hips). I think that one of the most helpful and important things I'm doing is exercising him without fail every day. I take him on walks each day, usually about 3.5 miles total. Considering his age, he's in remarkably good shape and, except on steep hills, keeps up with our other 2 young dogs. We used to walk by a neighbor's golden retriever who was let outside in the front yard several times a day to do her thing. She hobbled around in obvious pain, barely able to walk. I never once saw the owners taking their sweet dog out for a walk. She was only about 10 years old when they put her to sleep. Just my opinion, but I think early deaths happen with some frequency to yard-only dogs. Exercise keeps those joints lubricated! Supplements: I also recently started adding turmeric, msm and glucosamine to Max's food. Dosages: 1/4 teaspoon of powdered turmeric in his food in the morning, diluted with chicken broth. At night I crush a 1000 mg tablet of MSM and give him half of it (500 mg), plus a full capsule of glucosamine blend from Trader Joe's (glucosamine sulfate 750mg and glucosamine HCI 750 mg). My vet mentioned that she likes the combo of MSM and glucosamine for dogs with arthritis, which is why I started him on that a few weeks ago. The turmeric has helped heal up a benign cyst that had burst through the skin on his front paw. Very glad one of EC's readers reported a cure for dog cysts recently -- thanks! At any rate, Max seems to be doing better on the supplements -- walking faster, wrestling with the other dogs, less confusion at night when the lights go off. Yea, yea, yea. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=BM_16650 /Pets/arthritis.rss15 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Amelia from Hattiesburg, Ms writes: "I read the email about the dogs being given the Blackstrap Molasses and how they are vibrant and doing fine, so I decided to give my pomeranian who is suffering from arthritis some BSM on some cooked white rice. Well I'm glad I did and I am giving it to him and my other dogs over white rice every 2 days and boy do they have energy. My Pom has been jumping like he use to jump before the arthritis pain. I have a miniture chihuahua and 2 American Stafford Shireterriers and they all seem more vibrant and happy. I myself take BSM and it has worked wonders for me. My anemia is over, my tiredness is gone, I feel so much better since reading this BSM Info on this site. Thank you guys so much and may God forever Bless each of you that shared." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=SEASALT_16031 /Pets/arthritis.rss16 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Cindy from Wichita, USA writes: "I always keep high potency Apis Mellifica homeopathic remedy on hand. My daughter is allergic to bee stings. Natural remedies for animals seem to fly in the face of those who claim they only work as placebos. Shake some unprocessed sea salt into the pooch's water. Domestic animals are notoriously salt deficient. If you know of someone who has a pet with arthritis, you can see the benefits of the watercure immediately. Just shake some sea salt in their water dish. I don't know if it's the salt or if it is the fact that they seem to drink more water if it has a pinch of salt in it, but it works. The "placebo effect" claims so often used against natural remedies won't hold up against a dog that is cured of arthritis or a child cured of asthma. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=TZ_15537 /Pets/arthritis.rss17 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Katharine from Charleston, SC writes: "Traumeel and Zeel absolutely have been amazing for my animals! It was recommended by a holistic vet that I try the Traumeel and it has worked wonders on my rescue lab with torn ACLs (while waiting for surgery). I stopped for a bit and she began limping again. I definitely attribute her amazing progress to Traumeel. I own a small, natural pet store and was able to get both Traumeel and Zeel. Each product has produced great results in many customers' animals. Traumeel is for injuries or rheumatoid arthritis and Zeel is for osteoarthritis." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=TRAUMEELANDZEEL_11341 /Pets/arthritis.rss18 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Jg from Dania, USA writes: "I met an alternative/homeopathic veterinarian who suggested I give my dog Heels Traumeel and Zeel for inflammation. I couldn't get the Zeel, but I did try the Traumeel and its like a miracle! I got it from Entirely Pets online. My regular vet said she thought the recent pains and falling were due to inflammation and not the hip dysplasia so I tried the Traumeel and within hours he was walking straight up again! I hope it lasts! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=ACV_11354 /Pets/arthritis.rss19 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:14:02 EST [QUESTION] JN from Washington, DC writes: "Please Post this Question on the site. I have been reading about ACV remedies for Dogs. I have a 6 yr old Lab who might be suffering from Arthritis (took her to 3 Vets with X-Rays that don't show anything but she limps each time she gets up) and need to know what is the dosage and how to administer it? Any suggestions as I am desparate to make her feel better as I have stopped her from running or playing with other dogs and she loves to run!!! I strongly believe in natural cures, please help. Thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=HEATINGPAD_11342 /Pets/arthritis.rss20 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Michael from Concord, Ohio writes: "I have a five yr. old Jack Russell. He has had surgery on one of his rear legs years ago due to defect in his knee joint. Over the years the best thing other than drugs for the vet to stop the pain and o comfort him was Heat. We moved from Cold Ohio to Naples, Fl. for a few years and he was like a pup again. Laying in the sun and that really helped him a lot. Now due to work we have had to move back to Ohio and the winter is really starting to take it tole on him. In stead of keeping him on meds from the vet we place a heating pad in his bed during the day and really helps him. Believe me, three or four hour of that and he is good to go. Other home made cures other than a good diet just are not going to made much difference. You got a just try the heating pad. It\'s cheap and it works." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=FLAXSEED_11343 /Pets/arthritis.rss21 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Raquelle Barczewski from Auckland, New Zealand writes: "I have found flax seed oil excellent for cats and dogs if they do not mind some in there food. It does not have much flavour and has an endless list of properties. Excellent for aging animals as is is good for skin, fur, brain and especially arthritis sufferers...if animals take this when young they would probably avoid later life conditions. Once I lived with a dog riddled with arthritis and looked crippled when walking...the owner agreed I could give her this oil and she actually gain mobility back to a huge degree and had a lot better quality to life before passing. Oh also great for humans too!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=HYALAURONICACID_11345 /Pets/arthritis.rss22 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Pegiot from Leavenworth, KS writes: "Our 11 year old dog was really slow getting up, and\' stopped running. A friend made some dog biscuits, adding a drop of hyalauronic acid to each biscuit. After 3 days our dog was running around like a puppy again." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=GLUCOSAMINECHONDROITIN_11347 /Pets/arthritis.rss23 Sat, 12 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Leslie from Peterborough, England writes: "My 11 year old Golden Retriever dog and I have been taking Glucosamin with or without Chondritin for several years now and the difference has been great, particularly in the dog. She has serious problems with her rerg joints, but she is much more mobile whilst taking the tablets with her morning food. ACV has been reccomended by a friend at work, so I am about to start with the ACV (for me, not the dog) so I am hoping that what I have read on your site will work for me also. Very informative site. Thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=FLAXSEED_11344 /Pets/arthritis.rss24 Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] H Sparrow from Adelaide, Autstralia writes: "I just began giving my dog an omega 3 and 6 oil to go along with his glucosamine HCL, and sashas blend. The oil is said to be dirived from cold pressed fish and flax seed oil it is a well known remedy for skin and joint problems due to the EPA\'s DHA\'s and ALA\'s. But after having a quick look over this site\'s list of poisonous and toxic plants to cats and dogs I noticed that flax is listed on it with a discription that reads a wildflower and herb whose seed pods contain poisons. Now as you can imagime this has got me quite worried and confused as to the integrity of these flax oil, and omega 3 oil products that are made especially for pets. If anyone knows a bit more about it or can comment on it it would be a great help to me and my dog." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/arthritis.html&name=SEASALT_11350 /Pets/arthritis.rss25 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Bob from Moscow , Pa. writes: "If you check our pet testimonials On our watercure2.org site and read the home page story of how this was discovered, you will see that curing pet arthritis is not even a challenge. Just add unprocessed sea salt to its food and water and within 24 hours a pet will stand up and walk with a limp even though previously it had been unable to stand. Best of all it is free. Bob Butts"