July 25, 2009
A degenerative joint disease, arthritis inflicts dogs just as it does humans. Much of the inflammation and degradation of the cartilage in the joint is what causes the pain and disability in the dog as it ages. Having a cartilage that has been injured lends itself to releasing inflammation-causing enzymes. This disrupts the elasticity and the ability of the joint capsule to nourish and heal itself.
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July 18, 2009
A slow and debilitating disease of the joints is what Arthritis is all about. A dog can suffer from pain in the joints as it ages. This is due in large part from the inflammation and degradation of the cartilage which in turn causes disabilities along the way. The joint capsule needs to heal and nourish itself continually. It cannot do this if the cartilage has been injured and is releasing inflammation-causing enzymes, disrupting the elasticity of the joint.
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