My dog has arthritis – but lives life to the full!

Author: Gill Carrick
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1845846990
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
When dogs contract arthritis – as over a fifth do – they can’t tell you what hurts or how they’re feeling, nor can they ask for help. They just have to suffer in silence ... until now. This book gives our canine friends the voice they’ve been longing for. With expert input from vets, dog dieticians and specialists in complementary therapies, it covers a range of topics, and answers all the vital questions raised by this disease, helping owners judge when their canine companion needs help. Featuring case histories and owner insight, it’s an invaluable companion to dog owners and anyone considering getting a dog. Areas covered include: types of canine arthritis; the importance of an early diagnosis; the different kinds of treatment available; hopes for the future. This practical owner’s guide demonstrates that a diagnosis of arthritis doesn’t have to be the end of your dog’s world.

The Pet Lover's Guide to Canine Arthritis & Joint Problems

Author: Kurt Schulz
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 1416026142
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
Covering the most common joint disease in dogs, including osteoarthritis, this handbook explains treatment options, including nutrition and weight management, exercise, physical therapy, medications and other supplements, surgical interventions, and alternative therapies (acupuncture, chiropractic, and herbal medicine).

Arthritis in Dogs

Author: Gordon Roberts BVSc MRCVS
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781512260236
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Around the world, thousands of dog owners like you are successfully managing their dogs' arthritis. Many dogs live happy, comfortable lives once their owners learn to manage this condition properly. This book will show you some easy techniques for making your dog's life easier, and making sure he or she gets the right treatment. The book has been written by Gordon Roberts, an experienced veterinarian who runs eight successful veterinary clinics around the UK. Gordon has made sure to include a wealth of useful advice and information on arthritis in dogs. In the book, you'll learn: * How arthritis occurs in dogs, with possible causes * The biology behind what is happening to your dog's joints * The most obvious signs of arthritis, and how to spot them in your dog * How vets diagnose arthritis * Effective treatments for arthritis, from conventional medicine to alternative therapies * Tips on becoming the best possible carer for your dog * Important ways to help your dog live with arthritis and make his life more comfortable * Simple explanations of obscure medical terms often heard in discussions of arthritis * Easy ways to improve your dog's arthritis through diet and exercise This expertly written book is designed to help you become a confident, competent and knowledgeable dog owner now that your dog has arthritis. Your dog will thank you for reading it!

The Natural Vet's Guide to Preventing and Treating Arthritis in Dogs and Cats

Author: Shawn Messonnier
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1577319753
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Equips pet owners with the knowledge they need to recognize and treat this debilitating condition. Helps caregivers blend the most effective conventional and alternative therapies, including acupuncture for pain relief, nutritional supplements, diet, and exercise. Readers also learn how best to prevent arthritis and how to get the most out of vet visits. Distinguishes the approaches appropriate for cats versus dogs and highlights age-specific strategies.

Veterinary Secrets

Author: Andrew T. Jones
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781494928148
Category : Alternative veterinary medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This manual draws from Dr Jones' 17 years' experience in veterinary medicine to provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to home pet care and disease remedies. Dr. Jones opens by explaining how he came to question conventional veterinary treatments then began to share his concerns publicly and openly educate pet owners, empowering them to provide their pets with quality, holistic care at home. Eventually, his efforts led to his expulsion from the British Columbia Veterinary College, resulting in a ban from practicing animal medicine.

The Arthritis Solution for Dogs

Author: Shawn Messonnier
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
A respected expert in the growing field of natural health for pets focuses on the pros and cons of conventional and natural arthritis care for dogs. Dr. Messonnier is the holistic care columnist for "Dog Fancy" magazine.

My Dog Has Arthritis - But Lives Life to the Full!

Author: Gill Carrick
Publisher: Hubble & Hattie
ISBN: 9781845844189
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book gives our canine friends the voice they’ve been longing for. With expert input from vets, dog dieticians and specialists in complementary therapies, it covers a range of topics, and answers all the vital questions raised by this disease, helping owners judge when their canine companion needs help. Areas covered in the book are the types of canine arthritis; the importance of an early diagnosis; the different kinds of treatment available; and hopes for the future.

37 Different Strategies for Managing Your Dog's Arthritis Pain

Author: Inna Zimovec
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781973304258
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
It's heartbreaking to see your dog struggling with the symptoms of canine arthritis. Watching him struggle to walk around or get up from his bed is a daily reminder that he is in pain -- unrelenting, depression-inducing pain.But do not despair! There are a variety of different treatments people have employed in an effort to reduce the symptoms associated with canine arthritis - at least 36 by our count.This is great news for pet parents, as it is often necessary to try a variety of different approaches before you find the formula that helps your pup best.

Advances in the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament

Author: Peter Muir
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119261740
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 728

Book Description
Advances in the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament, Second Edition presents in-depth, focused, and updated coverage of current knowledge on cruciate ligament rupture, using a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach. Presents a state-of-the-art summary of the most recent knowledge on this important cause of lameness in dogs Led by a highly respected surgeon and researcher, with chapters written by leading experts in the field Provides an update to the groundbreaking first edition, with six new chapters

Multimodal Management of Canine Osteoarthritis

Author: Steven M Fox
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1840766212
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
As more is learned about the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis, we are also becoming more aware of how to implement treatments. This book takes an evidence-based approach to the canine patient with osteoarthritis, pursuing the objective of the best available medicine by a variety of means—multiple drugs, agents, adjuncts and delivery methods. Appreciating that surgical intervention may initially be required, particularly for stabilizing a joint, the major focus in this work is the conservative management of osteoarthritis. A clear and visual approach is taken with the overlapping of two three-pointed triangles of management: medical and non-medical.