Arthritis – PetArk offers a remarkable, natural solution.
Joint pain in cats and dogs is often due to arthritis. Degenerative Joint Disease, also referred to as Osteoarthritis, occurs when the cartilage that protects the bones of the joints deteriorates. While over 1.3 million Australians suffer from Osteoarthritis, up to 30% of our dogs experience the same pain.
Symptoms such as reluctance to walk or climb, limping or yelping when touched are all associated with Osteoarthritis.
While old age, with normal wear on joints, is the leading source of Osteoarthritis in pets, this is not the only cause for the disease. Poor diet, infrequent exercise, and abnormal stresses on the joints without adequate rest can lead to Osteoarthritis. An increase in life expectancy has also increased the incidence of Osteoarthritis and general wear and tear on muscles and joints. Many Veterinarians and pet health specialists recommend that preventative measures of a healthy, balanced and active lifestyle for pets are the best methods of avoiding Osteoarthritis.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulphate are common additives used to alleviate Arthritis in both the pet and human markets, but with limited evidence that these ingredients can cure the disease.
“A recent randomised trial funded by the US National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine fails to show benefits for glucosamine and/or chondroitin in osteoarthritis (OA).”
(Sawitzke, A. Shi, H. Finco, M. et al. 2008, ‘The effect of glucosamine and/or chondroitin sulfate on the progression of knee osteoarthritis: A report from the glucosamine/chondroitin arthritis intervention trial’ Arthritis & Rheumatism, Vol. 58, pp. 3183-3191.)
Anti-inflammatory drugs are effective in providing temporary relief for the pain of Osteoarthritis, by suppressing all of the body’s chemicals that cause inflammation. Inflammation is however the natural healing process against injury, infections and allergens. Suppressing this natural reaction can prolong the disease by interfering with the body’s defence mechanism and can result in chronic pain.
PetArk Muscle & Joint is a naturopathic veterinary formula, consisting of a synergistic combination of five nutrients; herbs, mineral tissue salts, amino acids, vitamins, and trace elements. This formula excludes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Glucosamine or Chondroitin Sulphate as they do not fit into the modality of Natural Therapy.
PetArk Muscle & Joint works in conjunction with the natural healing process of the pet’s body. This pro inflammatory action helps reduce the joint pain, and restore healthy cartilage without compromise to the pet’s natural defences. PetArk Muscle & Joint offers pets a long lasting reprieve from Osteoarthritis and related joint pain.
PetArk Muscle and Joint contains: Natural Liver Flavour; Vitamin E; Calcium Ascorbate (Vit C); Zinc Sulphate; Potassium Chloride; Magnesium Phosphate; Sodium Sulphate; Sodium Phosphate; Calcium Sulphate; Calcium Phosphate; Iron Phosphate; Phenylalanine; Vitamin B5; Vitamin B6; Vitamin B3; with added Herbs to support muscles and joints! Does not contain Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM or Devils Claw.
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