What is arthritis?

Arthritis, it's not just for people, dogs and cats get it too.

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis,

is a chronic joint disease that is very common in many animals. It causes swelling, pain, and difficulty moving the joints, greatly affecting the daily life of the affected animal.

Causes of arthritis?

1. Aging

2. Breed genetics

3. Obesity

4. Trauma

What to do if you have arthritis?

1. Surgical treatment

Mainly applied in the later stages of control. For microscopic lesions such as joint debris and inflammatory reactions (synovitis) in the early stages, surgery has a limited role, so the treatment of early arthritis is more based on medication and nutritional therapy.

2. Drugs

1) NASIDs, also known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

There are some side effects associated with long-term use, and caution must be exercised when using them.

②Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate

This is a widely used bone and joint nutrients in human and animal clinics, these two types of nutrients are the basic raw materials of proteoglycans, but also a part of the normal cartilage, supplementation can help cartilage repair and increase the lubrication of the joints.