Cold weather brings tight muscles and joints, for our pets, and also for us. Looking after our joints (and the rest of our bodies) should be simple, and part of our daily living routine. Joint care for my pets is divided into two main camps - those who need Everyday Care, and those who need Advanced Care.
Everyday care is for those dogs and cats (and everyone else) who are otherwise normal and active, with no obvious signs of joint or muscular issues. Our aim in these pets is to provide nutritional support for the joints and muscles for normal wear and tear that occurs from daily activity. Without the food for joints, the joints struggle to repair themselves. Our joint products available at animalclinic are seperated into Everyday and Advanced to make it easier for you to know what you need to get.
Advanced care is for those who you can see have their moments, where getting up is just not as easy as it should be, and perhaps, after a really long walk, they just don't want to do much for a day or two afterwards. You really need a vet to examine your pet to find out what combination of things you need to do (just as physical massage, exercises and medications) to ensure your pet is painfree and happy.
Don't leave it until your pet struggles to go up and down stairs, or cannot get up, before you seek medical attention. The earlier we can start on multiple therapies (which are really dead easy... trust me), the longer, happier life your pet will have. They are not on this Earth for a long time, so let's make it a good time !
Dr Liz
