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Dr. Marlene Siegel Pasco Veterinary Medical Center www.pascovet.com 813-973-2929 10. There are many nutraceuticals, herbs, essential oils and plant based supplements that aid in reducing inflamma on and promo ng joint health. Consult with a holis c veterinarian for the best products for your pet. 11. Manage stress. Stress leads to high cor sol levels, which contribute to inflamma on and reduce the body's ability to regenerate and repair. Animals entrain (they "absorb") the emo ons of the family. A stress-full household will result in the animals having higher cor sol levels too. I use Magne c resonance therapy as a preventa ve therapy (discussed in more detail, #2 under management below). Management of Arthritis and Joint Pain The following protocols have proven to be tremendously successful in improving the quality of life for animals suffering from pain and arthri c disease. 1. Do all of the above, species appropriate diet, molecular hydrogen water, and clean environment… The type of exercise will be in line with the ability and condi on of the pet. 2. Magnetic resonance therapy (My office uses a Magnesphere) not only resets the autonomic nervous system by lowering cor sol, it raises parasympathe c tone allowing the body to go into rest, regenerate and repair mode. It is a valuable tool for animals suffering from osteoarthri s, degenera ve disc disease, any bone or muscle pain, ACL (cruciate) injury, and cancer to name a few condi ons that benefit from Magnesphere therapy. h p://magneceu cal. com is the only company that makes an effec ve affordable home unit. 3. Laser therapy is another effec ve tool for not only managing pain but also s mula ng ssue repair (including so ssue, car lage, ligaments and bone). 4. Ozone. This is one of the easiest and most effec ve therapies for trea ng pain and arthri s. It can be administered intravenously, injected in the joint or under the skin. As a powerful oxidizing agent, ozone has several effects that are important for ssue repair and regenera on. In a nutshell, it increases the oxygen content, improves the cells ability to use the oxygen and s mulates the mitochondria to produce more energy. 5. Acupuncture is highly effec ve and can be performed with needles, laser or finger pressure (acupressure). 6. There are many nutraceuticals, herbs, essential oils and homeopathic products that are safe and effec ve for the treatment and management of joint pain. For specifics on which would be best for your pet, consult a holis c veterinarian. 7. Chondroprotective agents (CPAs) or joint- protec ng agents don't manage joint pain but they slow the rate of degenera on. CPAs aid in addressing the root cause of the problem, which is car lage degenera on. These products are vitally important in the management of animals with osteoarthri s. CPAs come in oral and injectable form. Consult a holis c veterinarian for the right product for your fur child. Abby's Magazine - Volume 5 Issue 3| Page 59