| Medtron Liquid Glucosamine for Pets is a pleasant tasting liquid form of Glucosamine Hydrochloride. Now there is a new way to help Only one dose per day is all that is required to achieve results for you pet. Suitable for dogs and cats. It is easier and simpler to use. Place directly into the mouth or mix with your pet's food or water. |
| WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the skeleton that affects the joints, causing pain and loss of mobility. It is often known as “wear and tear arthritis” because it is usually associated with pain in the joints that have been under continued and repetitive use for many years. It occurs in animals, as well as humans. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS IN MY PET? The best way to diagnose your pet is to ask your vet. With that
in mind, here are some symptoms that may indicate your pet has osteoarthritis: TREATMENT If you don’t want to go the route of hard drugs like corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatories that your vet would prescribe and that have some nasty side-effects, there are a number of natural remedies, including herbal medicines and nutritional supplements, that are safe, effective treatments for arthritis. One of these is Glucosamine, a natural substance that occurs in the body – it not only treats the pain and improves mobility, but also appears to stabilise cartilage degeneration in the joints. WHAT IS GLUCOSAMINE? Glucosamine is an amino-sugar, a compound consisting of an amino acid and a sugar molecule. Synthesised from the simple sugar glucose by every cell in the body, glucosamine is found in particularly high concentrations in the cartilage and other connective tissues. Glucosamine has many biological functions, one of the most important being its role as a stimulant and precursor to the proteins that form cartilage. When a joint, particularly a weight-bearing joint, is in use, synovial fluid is squeezed out of the cartilage and into the surrounding joint capsule. As the pressure is released, the cartilage re-absorbs the synovial fluid, much like a sponge. This action enables the joint to take the impact and allows for the smooth movement of the bones at the joint. Over time and with repetitive use, the cartilage’s ability to hold and re-absorb fluid is diminished and parts of the joint cartilage can wear away, causing the pain and impared mobility associated with osteoarthritis. GLUCOSAMINE HELPS REPAIR CARTILAGE Glucosamine feeds cartilage and stimulates repair. It provides one of the key building blocks of healthy cartilage, while also encouraging the cartilage to repair itself by stimulating the process that creates the moisture-holding cells. As the body ages, natural glucosamine levels are depleted. Supplementing the body’s natural stores with additional glucosamine has been proven in clinical trails to reduce pain and increase mobility, and to halt the progression of structural damage in joints. Some trails have compared glucosamine with anti-inflammatory drugs and shown to be as affective as drug treatments – but without the side effects. SUPPLEMENTING YOUR PET’S DIET WITH GLUCOSAMINE Glucosamine is not available from food sources in the diet. Liquid Glucosamine Works: There is enough scientific evidence now, and many thousands of reports from glucosamine users to prove that glucosamine - in particular liquid glucosamine - really does help to significantly relieve the pain of arthritis, to improve cartilage, and to slow the progression of osteoarthritis. The Bio-availability of Glucosamine: The bio-availability of liquid glucosamine is much higher than that of solid-form glucosamine. That is, the absorption rate of liquid glucosamine is significantly higher than that of glucosamine taken in pills or capsule form. Your pet’s body simply has a harder time absorbing pills than liquids. (Humans, too.) HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU GIVE YOUR PET? Dosage is typically 2.5ml/10kg of body weight per day. It normally takes several weeks before the benefits start to appear. Here is a guide to how long a 500ml bottle will last:
WHERE CAN YOU BUY LIQUID GLUCOSAMINE FOR PETS? Medtron Liquid Glucosamine is sold in 500ml bottles exclusively by Pet Wares Plus. You can purchase online for delivery anywhere in Australia or internationally or ask your local vet. Wholesale enquiries call the distributors TJP Group on (03) 9555 8425. PRECAUTIONS Animals with seafood allergies need to be aware that glucosamine is manufactured commercially from the external skeletons of marine crustaceans. Some Facts About Osteoarthritis in Humans: · Osteoarthritis is usually the result of constant wear on the cartilage of a joint, and it develops with age. · Osteoarthritis is associated with pain and swelling and reduced mobility. · More than 1.6 million Australians suffer from arthritis. · Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability in the elderly · Glucosamine is a natural compound occurring in the cartilage. · Glucosamine provides one of the key building blocks of healthy cartilage and encourages the cartilage to repair itself. · Clinical trials have shown that taking glucosamine reduces pain and improves mobility. · Glucosamine has been shown to be as effective as prescription drugs but without the side effects. · Regular gentle exercise helps to avoid the stiffening often associated with arthritis. References Da Camara CC, Dowless GV. Glucosamine Sulphate for Osteoarthritis. Ann Pharmacotherapy. 1998;32(5): 580-587. Houpt JB, et al. Effect of Glucosamine Hydrochloride in the Treatment of Pain of Osteoarthritis of the Knee. The Journal of Rheumatology. 1999;26:2423-2430. Towheed TE , et al. Glucosamine therapy for treating osteoarthritis (Cochrane Review). The Cochrane Library, Issue 3, 2003. Oxford: Update Software. McAlindon TE, LaValley MP, et al. Glucosamine and chondroitin for
treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic quality assessment and
meta-analysis. JAMA. 2000; 283(11): 1469-1475. © 2008 Medtron Pty Ltd. Sydney, NSW, Australia |