Vitamin C
Research seems to be validating more and more of Linus Pauling’s hypotheses about Vitamin C (ascorbate). Linus Pauling won the Nobel Prize, twice.
Bones and Joints
Methocarbamol for HIP Arthritis? Whaaaaaaat?
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxer used in the arthritis “triad” I published on recently. How could a MUSCLE relaxer impact arthritis, especially in the hips? It’s possible that it’s a little-known spasm in the pectineal muscles.
Feeding a Dog in One Page
How to Feed a Dog In One Page So when my clients come in, the single most common physical exam “defect” I find is the dog’s weight. And the thing is, they’re quadripeds which means they bear a lot of weight straight ACROSS the back and not up-and-down like we do. And they’re not gifted … Read more
Triad
The arthritis Triad – Three medications that make a big difference in most arthritic dogs. Here’s a thorough discussion of arthritis in dogs. People never realize that there are more than 5 different things causing / impacting mobility issues. How to dose these medications? Well in the first place, it’d be the vet doing the … Read more
The Definitive “Arthritis in Dogs” E-Book Free
“Arthritis in dogs” is a free online e-Book, bringing home the most important points I make with my clients as I counsel on mobility issues in older aging dogs.
The absolute most important issue in the management of mobility issues associated with aging and arthritis is the WEIGHT of the dog. I see dogs all the time that are at 70% carrying capacity under 130-150% load.
Fat dogs on crappy joints.
The Epic “Arthritis Triad” Approach to Canine Arthritis
I’m no genius but these three medicines work wonders on Arthritis in canines. I’m sure it’s because it intercepts three out of five of the common factors in canine arthritic symptoms. (I’ll pick all that in another article) Here’s the three medicines How they’re used What we want to achieve What we do with those … Read more
How Dogs Are Supposed to Eat
How Dogs Are Supposed to Eat A puppy eats BIG A stray eats BIG A normal dog eats dry dog food with little interest, may even skip meals. You have to add something to the dry food to keep them eating ‘well’ at every feeding, but then they go past “lean” and into fat. A … Read more
Aspirin Use In Dogs Is “Just Okay”
There is a period of time in the life of a dog where it has arthritis but not very severely. It just needs “a little help. Keeping in mind that dogs are aging seven times faster than we are, you realize that the period of time where they just need a little help is kind … Read more
How Cold Laser, (K-Laser) Red Light Therapy Works
Many people have not heard about Cold Laser, or Laser Therapy, Red Light Therapy. It’s basically red. light. Want an audio explanation of how laser really works at the cellular level? (Click to listen) The “veterinary” version of laser is called “K-Laser” and I have no idea what the “K” stands for but the unit … Read more
Suddenly Down in The Back – Hind Leg Paralysis / Paresis
My dog can’t use his back legs! This article intends to address one of them more common consequences of overweight although not all cases like this are related to obesity. Seven out of 10 cases of slipped disc in dogs around the age of eight are related to excessive body weight and then some sort … Read more
Stellar English Bulldog – Canine Ideal Body Condition & Weight
This is Chubbs – Chubbs is being managed by his owner for a life-prolonging weight The things to note are that he’s thick through the shoulders like all English Bulldogs are. That doesn’t stop him from being lean. I get a pushback from a lot of owners (on a LOT of dogs) that “he’s just thick!” … Read more