painsupplements

Canine Pain Supplements

GENERAL PAIN

Species affected: Cats, Dogs

Background: Sensory stimuli from damaged or inflamed tissue are the usual cause of pain. The source may be traumatic, neoplastic, infectious, autoimmune, arthritic, or from exposure to irritating chemicals or toxins. Animals rarely falsify pain and therefore justify a thorough examination to determine the origin of the pain. Arthritis is very common cause of chronic pain.

Symptoms: Variable; pain.

Diagnostics: The diagnostic examination should include a full neurological examination as well as possible radiographic evaluation and blood testing depending on the organs involved.

Special Notes: In many cases of pain management, a thorough chiropractic examination should also be performed.

Principles for Supplementation: Reduce pain through use of herbs and nutraceuticals that either release endorphins, relieve pain or move blood through the area.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—GENERAL PAIN
Formulas	Dosage	Mechanism/Purpose
Arthroplex	Cats: ½ capsule, sid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, bid	Contains anti-inflammatory components that may help with pain from different sources; specific for osteoarthritis.
Chinese Herbal Recovery	Cats: 1 - 2 pills bid Dogs: 1 pill/10 lbs, bid	Reduces pain; moves blood and qi.
DL-Phenylalanine	Cats: ¼ capsule, sid Dogs: ½ capsule/25 lbs, bid	Enhances endorphin and enkephalin levels.

Source
Veterinarian’s Desk Reference of Natural Medicines
This guide is intended for use by licensed veterinarians only. While pet owners may find this information useful,
they should not attempt to self-diagnose their animal friends. The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine
always recommends that your animal’s healthcare be directed under the guidance of a veterinarian.
http://www.viim.org/therapeutics/VDR_2004a_final.pdf