Osteoarthritis (OA, also known as degenerative arthritis and degenerative joint disease [DJD]), is a clinical syndrome in which low-grade inflammation results in pain in the joints.
It is generally caused by abnormal wearing of the cartilage that covers and acts as a cushion inside joints. Along with this there is degradation or decrease of the synovial fluid that lubricates those joints.
Some Osteoarthritis facts:
- It affects:
- 20% of dogs over 12 months
- 40% dogs over 5 years
- 80% of dogs over 8 years (Senior Groups)
- 55% of Arthritis cases go untreated
- It is a progressive disease with the unseen onset of symptoms that come way before the visual manifestation of these symptoms.
- Large breeds, sport dogs and active pets are particularly susceptible.
- Obesity is one of the largest causes of arthritis worldwide.
OA is a progressive disease and is often well advanced before any visible signs are noticed.
Generally, it is still a while later before pet owners start to seek treatment for the disease. By this stage the dogs are in a lot of pain (as a survival mechanism, a dog does not easily show that he is in any pain as this would show weakness in the pack and would make him a easy target for preditors).
Of course the effects of a dog in pain can be very serious and often dangerous for pet owners as some dogs tend to lash out in self protection and may even bite their owners or people they may have known for some time.
This can create a very disturbing and sometimes sad state of affairs in the home as early euthanasia is so unnecessary when OA pain and degeneration can be prevented!
The incidence of hip dysplasia and joint problems are on the increase and may be due to a variety of reasons, some relating to breeding and (according to some big breeders worldwide) even to the feeding of a too high protein content puppy food.
90% of dogs have arthritis when they die! This need not be so.
Arthritis is a chronic disorder i.e. it is ongoing and the most common chronic skeletal disease of dogs/horses today.
There is no conventional cure. Rather the standard veterinary practice is to treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation (usually with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug [NSAID] like Rimadyl, Previcox and the like).
There are emerging side effects of common conventional drugs (many are extremely detrimental to the animal and sometimes even fatal), that is why there is an ideal role for Sasha's products in this field. No side effects!
I am not suggesting conventional treatments are bad - but rather a blending of the two together may be even more effective.
"I prefer Sashas Flexibites above all other products"
- Dr James Jackson -
Die Boord Veterinary Clinic, Stellenbosch
Sashas BlendTM is an ideal first option to promote healthy joint function and is effective in a wide range of joint conditions –
- Osteoarthritis,
- Hip Dysplasia,
- Spondylosis (a degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis, of the spinal vertebra and related tissue. If severe, it may cause pressure on nerve roots with subsequent pain or paresthesia in the limbs).
Sashas Blend has PROVEN effective:
- Pain relief (it suppresses Nitric Oxide, Cyclo-oxygenase II and PGE2)
- Anti-inflammatory agent
- Increase Cell Viability
- Contains the full range on Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) essential for healthy cartilage and joints - not just Chondroitin and Glucosamine
- Very cost effective
- Safe for long term use
How can I make these claims?
Sashas Blend has product specific scientific evidence i.e. extensive research and development has been performed on Sashas formulation itself, proving these benefits (you are most welcome to email me for a copy of the published scientific papers of the research performed)
If you would like more information on Sashas Blend Products, please contact me directly:
Mobile: 076 706 4399
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