Author: Rose Smith 作者：罗斯史密斯
Article source: http://www.activexamerica.com/ . 文章来源： http://www.activexamerica.com/ 。 Used with author's permission. 用作者的许可。 Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs over the age of seven?您是否知道，关节炎影响五分之一的狗， 7岁以上？ It is a painful condition that affects the joints and can occur in your pet's neck, hips, shoulders, elbows and back.这是一个痛苦的条件，影响到关节和可能发生在你的宠物的颈部，臀部，肩部，肘部和背面。 However, there are many simple solutions that you can provide at home that will relieve the aches and pains in your dog's joints.然而，有许多简单的解决办法，您可以提供在家里，将减轻酸痛在您的狗的关节。 Change Your Dog's Diet 改变你的狗的饮食 Easy enough and it worked for my dog.很容易，它为我的狗。 Be sure you are providing a high-quality dog food with no added preservatives, food colorings, wheat, corn or soy products.确保您所提供的是高品质的狗食，没有增加防腐剂，食物色素，小麦，玉米或大豆的产品。 It would be preferable to get a dog food that is low fat AND has low carbohydrates, but unfortunately there is no such thing as a low-carb dog food.最好是让狗的食物，低脂肪和低碳水化合物，但不幸的是，没有这样的东西低碳水化合物的狗食。 Just be aware that grains (which make up a large component of dry dog food) tend to increase inflammation and aggravate arthritis.只要知道，谷物（构成一个大的组成部分干狗食）往往会增加炎症，加重关节炎。 A better alternative would be to switch to home-prepared meals with either cooked or raw meats and vegetables.一个更好的办法是切换到家里准备三餐都与生吃或经烹煮的肉类和蔬菜。 However, if you don't want to prepare meals for your pet, then cut back on the dry food and start adding a cup of fresh veggie "salad" every day.但是，如果你不想准备膳食您的宠物，那么减少的干粮，并开始加入了一杯新鲜素食主义者， “色拉”每一天。 Celery is excellent for the joints.芹菜是极好的关节。 I often chop up lettuce, celery, cucumber, some carrot, and any other fresh vegetables I have on hand.我常常砍了莴苣，芹菜，黄瓜，一些胡萝卜，以及任何其他新鲜蔬菜我手头上。 Just make sure to cut all vegetables into very small pieces for easy digestion (a food processor is perfect for this) and don't use onions or mushrooms as they may be toxic to your dog.只要确定削减到所有的蔬菜非常小件容易消化（食物处理器，非常适合本）和不使用洋葱或蘑菇，因为它们可能是有毒的狗。 Provide Supplements That Reduce Arthritic Swelling and Pain 提供补充，减少关节炎的肿胀和疼痛 Give your dog a glucosamine tablet.给你的狗一葡萄糖药片。 Glucosamine helps the body manufacture glycosaminoglycans, which is designed to maintain cartilage structure.氨基葡萄糖能帮助人体制造多糖，其目的是保持软骨结构。 The recommended dosage is ¼ mg of a 500mg tablet per 10 pounds of body weight once a day.建议剂量是6.3毫克的片剂500mg每10磅体重每天一次。 Preferably use a glucosamine tablet that also contains Chondroitin Sulfate.最好使用氨基葡萄糖片，也含有硫酸软骨素。 This supplement helps to attract water into the cartilage for added nutrition and lubrication.这补充有助于吸引水变成软骨为补充营养和润滑。 It also seems to inhibit excessive cartilage destroying enzymes.这似乎也抑制过度的软骨破坏酶。 Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a naturally occurring organic dietary sulphur that has been shown in studies to relieve arthritic pain, slow joint deterioration and reduce inflammation with no negative side effects. Methylsulfonylmethane （的MSM ）是一种自然发生的有机饮食含硫量一直在研究表明，以减轻关节炎疼痛，缓慢联合恶化和减轻炎症，没有副作用。 Dogs don't usually get enough Omega 3 fatty acids in their diets.狗通常不会得到足够的欧米加-3脂肪酸的饮食。 Omega 3 helps to regulate pressure in the joints, among many other things.欧米加3有助于调节压力，关节，其他许多事情。 A good source for this is fish oil capsules.一个很好的来源，这是鱼油胶囊。 Additional vitamin E will also be needed since adding more oil to the body increases the need for this vitamin.更多的维生素E也将需要增加，因为更多的石油，以增加身体的需要这一维生素。 Reduce Excess Weight 减少多余的体重 Extra weight on a dog puts extra pressure on the joints and causes more pain and swelling.额外的体重对狗了额外的压力，关节和使更多的疼痛和肿胀。 Begin by reducing the amount of treats given, cut back a bit on food, and provide a lower fat diet for your dog.首先，减少的数额给予治疗，减少一点食物，并提供一个低脂肪饮食对你的狗。 Exercising is also important.锻炼也是很重要的。 If possible, take your dog out for several shorter 10 to 15 minute walks each day rather than going for one long walk.如果可能，考虑你的狗了几个短10至15分钟，每天散步，而不是一个长期行走。 Another great strategy is to take your dog swimming.另一大战略是要你的狗游泳。 They'll get the exercise without stressing the joints.他们获得的将不行使强调关节。 A bathtub works well for very small dogs.浴缸行之有效的非常小的狗。 However, if your dog is a landlubber and hates water don't push the issue.不过，如果你的狗是一个landlubber和恨水不推的问题。 Keep Your Dog Warm and Cozy on Cold, Damp Days 保持你的狗温暖和舒适的寒冷潮湿天 Set up a soft bed or some layers of fleece in the area where your dog normally sleeps.成立了软床或某些层羊毛的地区你的狗通常睡。 If your dog usually stays outside, then provide an insulated dog house with soft bedding on the floor.如果你的狗通常境外停留，然后提供了一个绝缘的狗房子，软床上用品在地板上。 Be sure the doorway is somewhat sheltered and facing away from the wind.可以肯定的是有些门道庇护和面临远离风。 Better yet, bring them inside when it's cold and/or wet.更重要的是，使他们在里面的冷战和/或潮湿。 Apply Moist Heat 适用于湿热 Apply a hot water bottle with warm water or use a towel soaked in warm water that's been wrung out to your dog's aching joints.适用于热水瓶用温水或使用毛巾浸泡在温暖的水，已经迫使了你的狗的关节。 Moist heat penetrates deeply and provides welcomed relief.湿热穿透深表示欢迎，并提供救济。 Do not use a heating pad as it may get too hot for the dog and burn them especially if your dog has limited mobility - they may not be able to get up and move away from a pad that is too hot.不要使用加热垫，因为它可能会太热的狗和它们刻录尤其是如果你的狗已有限的流动性-他们可能无法站起来摆脱垫是太热。 Raise Your Dog's Food and Water Dish 提高您的狗的食物和水菜 If your pet has arthritis in their neck or shoulders, consider raising their food and water bowls so they don't have to bend their head down to eat.如果您的宠物有关节炎在其颈部或肩膀上，考虑提高他们的食物和水的碗，使他们没有屈服于他们的头吃。 Give Your Pet a Massage 给你的宠物按摩 Don't we all love to have sore muscles rubbed?难道我们所有的爱都肌肉酸痛擦？ Gently rub around the affected joint and massage the surrounding muscles.轻轻擦在受影响的联合和按摩周围的肌肉。 This gentle kneading and the heat from your hands should ease some of the pain.这种温柔揉和热量从你的手应当减轻一些痛苦。 Use a Ramp For The Stairs 使用的坡道楼梯 If your dog has a hard time going up and down stairs, think about buying or making a ramp that can be laid over the stairs so your dog can more easily maneuver them.如果你的狗已经很难去向上和向下楼梯，想购买或作出了坡道，可在规定的楼梯，使你的狗可以更容易地操作它们。 This is especially useful for when they need to go outside to "do their thing" or are required to jump into a truck for a trip to the vet.这是特别有用的时候，他们需要走出去， “做自己的事情” ，或要求跳进一辆卡车的访问审核。 Additional alternatives include herbal and homeopathic products, acupressure, acupuncture, and chiropractic care.更多的替代品包括草药和顺势疗法产品，指压，针灸，按摩疗法护理。 Safer and often just as effective, these are just some of the things that you can do at home for your dog to give them relief from arthritic pain.安全的，而且往往同样有效，这些只是一些东西，你可以在家里为你的狗给他们减轻关节炎疼痛。 Is your dog sick and getting sicker by the day?是你的狗生病和获得食物的呢？ Are you searching for answers and alternative solutions to your dog's health care problems?你寻找答案和替代解决方案，您的狗的卫生保健问题吗？ Visit Caring for Canines, a web site that focuses on holistic approaches to dog health issues => http://www.caringforcanines.com访问关怀犬，一个网站，重点是综合性的办法，以狗的健康问题= “ http://www.caringforcanines.com (c)2005, Rose Smith. （三） 2005年，罗斯史密斯。 All rights reserved.保留所有权利。
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