Supplements

Many people swear by "natural" supplements for their dog's HD pain. Below is a list of supplements some people give their dogs. Please, consult a holistic veterinarian before adding supplements to your dog's diet. Even though they may be "natural", they may have side effects nonetheless, and you should be informed as to their interactions and combinations before adding them to your dog's diet. Click on the following 2 links to find a holistic vet in your area.

http://www.virtualvet.com/petowners/holistic/HolistFind.asp

http://www.TheAVH.org/refcover.htm

Bromalein

MSM 1000 mg

Ester C

Ginger root

alfalfa

Spirulina

Fish Oil/ Salmon Oil

Green Lipped Muscle

Cetyl Mirostoliate

Glucosamine

Chondroitin

Yucca

Kelp

Arnica

Ruta

Shark Cartilage

Nutrition

Many people have strong feelings about the connection between HD and nutrition. I have heard many people say that there is a connection between grains and sugars and arthritis, and cutting down on grains will ease a dog's arthritis pain. I believe we should all learn what our dogs are eating. Commercial pet foods are pretty frightening if you learn what is in them. There are some pet foods out there that are better than others. There are many webpages out there that focus on nutrition, so I will not go into too much depth on the general issue of nutrition.

Here are some pages that discuss the relationship between nutrition and HD.

http://www.ilovemypet.com/jackart.html

http://www.supplementwatch.com/supatoz/
This page has a wealth of information about nutritional supplements.

http://www.showdogsupersite.com/hips.html