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WELCOME
to the
ARTHRITIS / JOINT DISEASE
INFORMATION
CENTER
(Currently Under Construction)
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Normal Joint Structure
(an important starting point for understanding joint disease)
People happily buy over-the-counter joint supplements with no idea what they are or how they might help. Understanding the treatment options of degenerative arthritis
requires an understanding of what is normal. Here is a brief review.
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Physical Therapy for Arthritic Patients
With so much focus lately on
the new medications for arthritis, physical therapy has come to be overlooked. We have put together a summary of massage techniques and excercise tips for owners of poorly mobile dogs.
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Medications Used to Treat Arthritis
Arthritis pain is an
important cause of discomfort and loss of mobility in aged pets, and there are numerous remedies on the market. Which ones can be combined? Which are proven reliable and which may only
work in some individuals? Read on for more information.
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Products for Arthritic Dogs
When a dog, especially a big dog, begins
to have trouble getting around (or even getting up after lying down), there are some helpful gadgets and gizmos on the market that might be useful. We have collected links and pictures of
products we think are handy when it comes to life with an arthritic dog. Please browse what we have so far, and if you have a suggestion for something you have found helpful do not
hesitate to use the “Send eMail” function at the bottom of the page.
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Conditions Leading to Joint Disease
While we are under construction, we have selected the following external links:
Support on the Internet
Here is the link to a Listserv Group for the owners of disabled dogs to discuss the care and love of their disabled dogs. This is a free Yahoo group that is
designed to help answer questions and share stories of your disabled dogs.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disableddogs/
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