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ease Arthritis in Dogs
A rthritis makes life what if you cannot explain how you feel and have to suffer in silence? Animals do not have a voice and arthritis is a problem faced by thousands of older dogs who also fall prey to age-related arthritis and have to cope with severe and worsening pain and lack of mobility. Joint problems are very common in dogs of all sizes, but especially in heavier breeds which put a lot more weight on their feet and, just as is the case with humans, the incidence and intensity of the disease increases with age. This can be a miserable and difficult time for a much-loved pet, and it is also a frustrating and sad experience for any owner to see their four-legged friend in pain and not to know how to make them more comfortable. Help is on its way Up until now, the only options for a suffering pet were painful and disfiguring surgical options, such as putting metal plates in legs or joints, or putting the animal on strong painkillers and nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the rest miserable for millions of Aussies – but
Turmeric is probably best known as a spice. What is less well known is that turmeric contains a key active ingredient, a natural chemical compound called curcumin. However, the good news is that relief is now in sight, thanks to an all-natural anti-inflammatory and easy-to absorb supplement, developed and tested by vets, which boasts a remarkable track record of success and has generated heartfelt of its life. These drugs can cause digestive, liver and kidney problems, and therefore create a vicious cycle of the animal requiring even further drugs or intervention.
testimonials from dog owners around the world. (Some customers have also reported giving the supplement to horses, cats - and even a parrot in one case - with equal rates of success and relief.) Turmeric is probably best known as a spice traditionally used to add flavour and a distinctive deep golden colour to curries. What is less well known is that turmeric contains a key active ingredient, a natural chemical compound called curcumin. Curcumin is also a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory natural medicine, with major benefits for treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and many other anti-inflammatory and arthritic conditions, in both humans and animals. Turmeric is derived from a plant belonging to the ginger family (Curcuma longa) . How it works A wide range of peer-reviewed scientific and epidemiological research studies support curcumin’s significant benefits in providing relief for arthritis. A supplement is recommended in order to obtain any therapeutic benefit, as it is unlikely that sufficient quantities could be obtained from the diet alone. Curcumin works in several different ways: firstly, it is an antioxidant, meaning that it counters the activity of free radicals,
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