Happy 1st day of Spring! Scroll through the below pix of my Boxers living it up mobility-wise all of the year. Those of you whose dogs, horses and cats take greater strain in the cooler months will start to have more spring in their step as the weather warms up. Any human with joint pains of a chronic nature will testify to the fact that its relatively not as sore in the warmer months - not to say there is not pain, but is less sore. Those of you with dogs with unexplained limps or stiffness, PLEASE get your dog for a check-up at your vet. Your vet can refer your dog to a canine physiotherapist for hydrotherapy and a range of other options. There are meds and also salmon oil capsules (ideally 1,000mg with breakfast; 1,000mg with supper) that help alleviate the pain. There are some of the top of range mobility supplements too - ArhroFocus by vetsbrands.co.za (your vet can order it in) is a good one, as is Orthoplex, as is Mobiflex-LD (LD stands for large dogs - for large breed dogs such as Boxers), as is Sashas Blend. The cheapest mobility supplements will never be as good as they contain less. Green lipped mussel extract or concentrate is lauded as the Holy Grail for part of the mobility modalities. Swimming aside, there is nothing as helpful as taking your dog for a stretch of the legs first thing in the morning as well as in the p.m. (ideally just before settling for bed, with doggie PJs on to keep your dog warm in the still cool evenings). #boxerrescuesouthafrica Until there are none, ADOPT ONE...
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 05:41:46 +0000
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