Advice
Managing Your Horse’s Turnout to Keep Joints Moving
Now winter is here, your horse may be suffering the aches and pains of arthritis. How do you manage their turnout to keep those joints moving? Throwing small piles of hay around the paddock is a great way to encourage horses to move about. And place them away from...
Three Ways to Manage Your Horse To Protect His Joints
Feed supplements like 4CYTE are important in the management of arthritis, and they work hand-in-hand with daily care to keep our horses comfortable and sound. Here's three ways to manage your horse to protect his joints: Keep him moving. Slow, regular exercise is the...
Preventing Joint Disease in Dogs
Preventive health care is important for all dogs, especially large and giant breeds that are predisposed to joint disease. Regular checkups with your vet will ensure potential problems — such as obesity or an improper diet — are caught early before they contribute to...
What Is The Source of Epiitalis?
Epiitalis is an oil extract from the seed of the Biota Orientalis tree. Using a proprietary method, the form of the oil is changed from a triglyceride to a type of non-methylated interrupted free fatty acid form. This means that the oil is changed into a form of free...
Are Heated Dog Beds Safe?
If your dog suffers from arthritis, hip dysplasia, circulation issues, spinal injuries, or other conditions that affect his joints, he may be a good candidate for a heated bed. The heat from the bed can help soothe pain, making it an ideal place to rest. Buy an...
Healthy Exercise for Puppies
It's important to wait until your puppy's joints become fully fused before taking them jogging. For many breeds, this means holding off until they're 12-16 months of age (or 18-20 months for giant breeds). Over exercising too early may lead to stress and health issues...
My Dog has Arthritis. Should I Get a Ramp?
If you have a senior dog, a dog with arthritis, or a dog with other mobility issues, it may be time for a ramp. They make life easier, and your pooch shouldn’t have to struggle to get up into the car or on the couch. When looking for a ramp: Make sure it reaches high...
Signs of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
There's a common skeletal condition in dogs that all owners should educate themselves about - it's called hip dysplasia.Affecting the hip joint, the ball and socket do not fit or develop properly, and they rub and grind instead of sliding smoothly. This results in...
How Much Exercise is Safe for Puppies?
Puppies need much less exercise than fully-grown dogs. If you over-exercise a growing puppy you can overtire it and damage its developing joints, causing early arthritis. A good rule of thumb is a ratio of five minutes exercise per month of age (up to twice a day)...
Picking Up on the Early Signs of Arthritis in Horses
Joint swelling, pain on joint flexion or subtle changes to the horse's action - such as a wider limb stance, changing of lead legs, 'hanging,' or a reluctance to work - are early signs of arthritis.Recognising them quickly, changing training programs and introducing...
