Veterinary Acupuncture and Wellness Center Inc

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Nutritional Counseling
Essentially all animals can benefit from some form of rehabilitation to maintain optimal health. One of the most ideal groups for treatment are geriatric (old age) animals. Unfortunately, in our current society, osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease and lack of mobility are some of the most common causes of humane euthanasia in our canine patients. It can be so difficult to watch our animals that we love so much have trouble with their physical bodies while their mental minds are functioning well. Many times the cycle of pain caused by osteoarthritis and decreased mobility evolves into a downward spiral in which one aspect negatively affects the other. Similar to humans, as animals become more affected by arthritis, they are less motivated to walk around on painful joints; as these painful joints become more immobilized, they become more painful and difficult to move. This can present in many ways, from dogs who no longer want to run and walk on the beach as long before to those that have difficulty moving from a standing to sitting or laying position. It is not uncommon that once muscle mass is lost, decreased mobility and exercise allows for increased weight gain and fat deposition. Overweight and obese animals are unfortunately overrepresented in our society and the overall population of dogs affected with arthritis, and all that excess weight can make it so much harder for our beloved furry family members to overcome immobility.

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