Orlando, FL — January 2016 — Dogs and other animals also suffer from arthritis pain, and they are also given medications used by humans such as Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). While these medications are thought to be helpful, there are undesirable consequences of using them.
The alarming side effects of veterinary NSAIDs finally revealed. These pharmaceutical drugs are one of the pain management options recommended by pet owners for animals that suffer from pain. They are popularized by their ability to aid in pain management as well as inflammation reduction.
“The good news is that there are safer alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs such as glucosamine supplements,” said Divine Bounty spokesperson, Melissa Scott.
Inflammation, which happens due to arthritis or injury, is characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain. Pain medications such as NSAIDs work by stopping the body chemicals that trigger inflammation. This medication is often prescribed by veterinarians to horses and dogs with osteoarthritis.
Experts recommend that pet owners should have their dogs and cats undergo history and physical examinations prior to giving them the medications. These examinations often include blood or urine tests.
NSAIDs cause side effects commonly experienced by pets such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and lethargy. If the pet experiences any of these symptoms, the pain medication should not be administered. Other side effects include gastrointestinal ulcers and kidney toxicity.
In addition to the common side effects, the pharmaceutical drugs can also put pets to a life-threatening situation. NSAIDs can put pets at a higher risk of kidney disease when they take the medication while suffering from heart problems or dehydration. Thus, it is imperative that pet owners read the information provided in the NSAID prescription.
The side effects associated with the use of the NSAID are not only popular in the veterinary world, but also among individuals who suffer from arthritis. This pharmaceutical drug is also widely used by individuals with arthritis pain and inflammation.
Due to the widespread scare in the side effects associated with the use of NSAIDs, more people and pet owners are turning to the use of natural alternatives such as glucosamine. This natural alternative is thought to be safer than pain medications.
Glucosamine has been widely used nowadays. It is all-natural and does not cause side effects. It is thought to help maintain and improve the health of the joint cartilage. Most of the best glucosamine supplements nowadays contain another therapeutic ingredient called methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), which is also believed to fight inflammation and pain (amazon.com/Glucosamine-Sulfate-Supplement-2000mg-serving/dp/B0126ZF0B0/).
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