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Originally Posted by Michael Romanos
Arthritis is a big problem and painful disability among Corgis. Overweight is a real serious reason why so many Corgis are affected or worse affected.
Here are a few ways to help 'cushion' the affects of arthritis:
Slip-free flooring such as carpets and rugs over slippery surfaces.
Regular massages increase flexibility, circulation, calmbess and wellness.
Weight control to reduce the workload on bones and joints.
Dietry therapy eg Hills Prescription Diet which is supplemented with Omega3, fatty acids, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and L-carritine to help maintain weight, reduce pain and improve mobility.
A soft bed for resting, sleeping such as waterbeds, hammock beds and beds with plenty of extra cushioning.
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For those of you who don't care for SD foods you could just add a Salmon oil capsule, Glucosomine and MSM to your dogs food each day.
Also, it is my understanding that most foods that have glucosomine, etc. added to them as supplements for joint healh do not have enough in them to really benefit the dogs. You might check with your vet before relying on a dog food for the sole sorce of these supplements.
JMO.
Peggy