Showing posts with label Canine - Mobility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canine - Mobility. Show all posts

Thursday, June 27, 2013

我強烈推薦 Arf-ritis Pain Relief (關節炎止痛) I highly recommend Arf-ritis Pain Relief





我親愛的Cockapoo 超過121歲人類年齡. 她的關節是有關節炎和不好受. 一年前,我開始一天兩次按摩 AROMADOG Arf-ritis Pain Relief (關節炎止痛)在她的關節.  不僅減輕她的痛苦,這也緩解了她的僵硬. 她認得瓶子,當看到瓶子立即搖尾巴來為她按摩. ARF-ritis Pain Relief, 提高她的生活質素. 我強烈推薦這個優秀的產品。

"My cock-a-poo (Cocker Spaniel + Poodle), Sweetie-pie is over 121 in human years. All of her joints are arthritic and painfull. A year ago I started massaging "Arf-ritis Pain Relief" from AROMADOG into her body and joints twice a day. Not only has it relieved her pain, it has also eased her stiffness. She recognizes the bottle and immediately comes for her massage, tail wagging. Arf-ritis Pain Relief has improved the quality of life for Sweetie-pie. I highly recommend this excellent product."

Rev. Dr. Andrea MacVicar

Monday, January 7, 2013

Herbs: Chamomile/ 香草药: 甘菊, 黃春菊

Great for both you and your four legged friends.

市面上有很多“人用”的甘菊產品,如茶,美容產品,芳香療法. 我個人也喜歡晚上喝一杯甘菊茶。它不僅對人很有效,它也對我們心愛的狗非常有效. 由於其鬆弛的性質,它可以幫助狗更好的應付壓力.


We see the use of chamomile in tons of "people" products such as tea, facial products, aromatherapy.  Personally, I love chamomile tea at night.  And, it does not only do magic for us, it also does magic for our beloved dogs.  Because of its relaxant nature, it can helps dogs to cope with stress better.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Herbs: Yucca / 香草药: 尤卡



Yucca is another excellent herb for its natural anti-inflammatory effect.  It can helps animal in wide variety of health issues such as joint, skin problems and digestion.   Research has shown that it has similar relief ability as steroid medications but does not have its side effect.
絲蘭是一個極好的草本植物, 由其它的天然抗發炎的效果. 它可以幫助動物在多種健康問題,如關節,皮膚和消化問題. 有研究表明, 它有類似類固醇藥物的能力但並無副作用 

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Herbs: Devil's Claw / 香草药: 魔鬼爪




非常有趣的名字! 其優異的抗發炎和疼痛的減速能力被稱為魔鬼爪. 有研究表明魔鬼爪的效果可比皮質激素保泰松 (bute) 但並無副作用。這種草藥是一能有於刺激淋巴系統和排毒.  魔鬼爪是非常受歡迎關節治療方法用於狗,馬和人.

Very interesting name!  Devil's Claw is known for its excellent anti-inflammatory and pain reducer ability.  Research has shown its effects are comparable with cortisone and phenylbutazone without the side effects. The herb is also a good stimulant of the lymph system and a detoxifying herb. It is a very popular treatments for joint pain in dogs, horses and people. 

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

I recommend Steadfast! 我推薦堅定犬!

"...我最近測試堅定犬在我最愛的狗,Tucker. 他一直飽受膝蓋問題,現在快一年了. 這個冬天,我正準備花費超過千元做膝蓋手術作為最後的方法. 教練建議我試堅定犬洗. 字不可以形容我有多麼滿意效果. 由於他的傷勢領Tucker生活質素大幅下降. 他已沒有跑,玩,及我要把他搬上樓梯. 用了堅定犬大約兩個星期,我開始注意到他變得更加活躍,他的眼睛亮了起來,當我再次問他,如果他要開工,他的腳步有點氣勢. 在大約三過期左右他開始跳在我身上. 雖然不鼓勵這種行為,我很高興再次看到他這樣有動力. 不久後,我發現他在院子裡追逐我的 Malinois犬! I was SOLD. 已經過了兩個月,Tucker開始再次抓飛碟, 他已很久沒有這樣做. Tucker 對我很重要, 堅定犬幫他得到新世界. 如果你有老犬或容易出現關節問題的品種,或只是想提高你的狗的健康,我建議堅定犬...." ~ Sit Means Sit Training

"... I recently had the chance to test out Steadfast on one my favorite dogs in the world, Tucker. He has been suffering from a knee problem for almost a year now. This winter I was prepared to spend well over one thousand dollars to have surgery done on his knee. As a last resort I tried steadfast at the suggestion of another Sit Means Sit Trainer. I don’t think words can describe how happy I have been with the results. Since his injury Tuckers quality of life had decreased tremendously. He did not run, play, and there were times I had to carry him up the stairs. About two weeks into using Steadfast I started noticing he was getting more active, his eyes lit up again when I would ask him if he wanted to go to work, and he was getting a little pep in his step. At around week three he actually jumped on me when I cam home from work. Although that behavior is not encouraged, I was thrilled to see that kind of mobility again. Shortly after I found him chasing my Malinois around the yard! I was sold. It has been over two months since I started Tucker on Steadfast and today he actually caught a Frisbee again, something he has not done in a long time. My dog Tucker means the world to me and steadfast has made a huge difference in his life and mine. If you have an older dog, a breed prone to joint problems, or just want to improve your dogs health I can’t recommend Steadfast enough.... " ~ Sit Means Sit Training


Wednesday, October 17, 2012

STEADFAST made big difference 堅定犬幫肋很大



“我有一隻12磅的臘腸犬, 一年前她有一個破裂的脊椎盤令到她的後腿失去感覺. 她現在用輪椅再次學習走一點路. 一個月前我開始給她堅定犬,堅定犬為她創造了新世界. 她能步行多一點而晚上當她累了也沒有呻這麼多.  我簡直不敢相信,堅定犬幫我的 Cher 這麼多."

"I have a 12 lbs Dachshund. She had a ruptured disk that took away feeling in her rear legs a year ago. She is now in a cart, and learning to walk a little again. I started giving her Steadfast a month ago and it has made a world of difference for her. She is walking a little more and not moaning so much at night when she is tired. I cant believe that STEADFAST has made this big of a difference for my Cher. " - Lynette R.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Steadfast gives my old dog energy 堅定犬令老犬更有活力



From Healthy Companion e-Newsletter
"I started Heidi, my 11 year old lab, on STEADFAST Canine 11 days ago. Although it is still too early to tell what kind of lasting effects it may have, I have been really surprised at the changes I've already seen in Heidi. Before starting STEADFAST, Heidi was very lethargic and only got up long enough to eat, drink, or ask for an occasional petting. After just 11 days on the product, Heidi is obviously more energetic and actually starts her day with a bounce in her step that I haven't seen in years!"  - Virginia A. (Castlerock, CO)

“我11日前開始堅定我隻11歲的拉布拉多, Heidi.  雖然是為時過早去確認堅定犬持久的影響但我已經很驚訝!  我已經看到 Heidi 用了堅定的變化. 之前 Hendi 常昏昏欲睡, 只有足夠時間吃和喝及要求摸, 但經過短短11曰用了堅定的產品, Hendi 顯然更有活力. 她早上會跳來跳去, 我之前已多年不見他這樣!“


Also see / 其他:

 

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Canine: Exercise / 做運動




Even your old friend moves slower and has stiffer gait than when s/he was a younger dog, it does not mean s/he does not need exercise.  Similar to people, if you do not use it, you will lose it.  Therefore, to help maintain your dog's health (even if s/he has arthritis) exercise is a must.  For dog with arthritis, exercise can help increase flexibility and help strengthen the muscles around joints.  For overweight dogs, exercise can help shed some weight and reduce weight related problems.   For older dogs, try lower impact exercises such as swimming and walking and allow sufficient warm and cool down time for your old pals. Also, regular and adequate exercise can help improve digestion as movement encourage intestinal tract and bowel movement.  If you have time follow the exercise by a massage! 

即使你的老犬移動緩慢或步態有異,這並不表示她/他不需做運動。 跟人一樣,如果你不使用的身體基能,這些基能就會失去。因此,以幫助保持您的老狗的健康(即使他/她有關節炎),做運動是必須的。對於患有關節炎的狗,運動可以幫助提高靈活性,並幫助加強關節周圍的肌肉。對於超重的狗,運動可以幫助減磅和減輕超重帶啲有關問題。對於年齡較大的狗,嘗試較衝擊運動,如游泳和散步,並允許足夠的熱身和cool down。 此外,定時及適當的運動,可以幫助改善消化運動鼓勵腸道活動及排便如果你有時間, 做完運動,幫他們做按摩!

Also see / 其他: 
How to help your dog to deal with Arthritis? 如何幫助你患有關節炎的狗?
Oh No .. Overweight Dog 幫超重啲狗減肥

Health Issues from being overweight 過重會有好多健康問題

Monday, January 16, 2012

Canine / 狗: Patellar luxations (knee cap) 膝關節移位




膝蓋骨異

一般因為骨骼角度不正確及不夠深導致膝蓋骨很容易就脫離位置這會鎖定腿部引致腳 離地.

What is Patellar luxations?
Usually the ridges forming the patellar groove are not prominent, the patella will luxate (jump out of the groove) sideways, especially toward the inside. This causes the leg to 'lock up' with the foot held off the ground.  

徵狀
  • 跑的時後會有時跳
  • 不願行動
Signs  
  • Skip while running
  • Unwilling to move

What breeds are affected? 一般受影響的狗
Miniature dog breeds are genetically more likely to have Patellar luxations.  These miniature breeds are:
小型犬種的基因比較更容易出現 膝關節移位。這些小型的品種有
- Yorkshire Terrier 約克爹利狗
- Pomeranian 松鼠狗
- Pekingese  北京狗
- Chihuahua 吉娃娃狗
- Boston Terrier 波士頓爹利狗
- Cavalier King Charles spaniels 查理斯王騎士狗
- Toy Poodles 玩具貴富

Also note that female dogs are 1 1/2 times more likely to acquire the condition.
母狗有1.5倍高機會有膝關節移位


Prevention and What to do?

Since it is in the gene, it is very hard to prevent but you can help with the followings:
  • Weight controls, overweight dogs will put more pressure on knee
  • Exercise your dog appropriate to help build muscle to support the joint
  • If you have dogs with this issues, please do not breed them
  • Trimming toenails to prevent any snagging that could cause trauma to the knee
  • Feeding dog with glucosamine and chondrotin supplement to help provide some extra relief to the dog’s knees and to help slow the acceleration of arthritis (see other ways to help relieve Canine - Arthritis and Joint Supplement / 關節補充品)
  • Feeding omega-3 such as Coat Plus to help reduce inflammation. 
  • Surgery is the only option that will fix it for a long term.  Speak to your vet to find out the grade of the knees.

預防和怎麼辦

是很難阻止,但你可以做以下來幫助你的愛犬:
  • 控制重量,超重的狗將會令膝蓋有更大的壓力 
  • 給你的狗適當運動去幫助建立肌肉以支持關節  
  • 如果你的愛犬有此問題請不要讓他們生育 
  • 修剪趾甲,以防止任何可能導致膝關節創傷
  • 葡萄糖安和軟骨素補充品,以幫助提供一些額外的膝蓋問歇,並有助於減緩關節炎的加速度(見其他方法來幫助減輕犬 - 關節炎Canine - Arthritis and Joint Supplement / 關節補充品
  • 飼餵 歐米加-3, 如美毛+, 助於減輕炎症
  • 如果手術是唯一的選擇, 跟你獸醫了解膝蓋的級別 (grade). 




Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Canine狗 - Mango for Arthritis? 關節炎?


Colored fruits such as Mango is rich sources of antioxidant nutrients, vitamin, minerals and fiber.    Mango is great for helping relieve arthritis pain. 

有色水果,如芒果有豐富的抗氧化營養素,維生素,礦物質和纖維來源有色水果,如芒果,尤其是對患有關節炎的狗有好處.


Mango is a good source of vitamins A , C, and high in antioxidants.  Mango has only 11 mg of Phosphorus per 100 grams.  Low in Phosphorus, even dogs with renal failure can eat.

芒果豐富維生素 A, C, 抗氧化劑.  每100克木瓜只有11毫克的磷.  芒果磷很甚至腎功能衰竭狗也可以吃。

Make sure you use "ripe" Mango only. Do not use green mango for arthritis.
只用"熟"的芒果。不要用綠色芒果治療關節炎.

Benefits/ 好處

  • Help with arthritis by reducing Inflammation .
  • 幫助患有關節炎減輕炎症反應 
How to feed/  如何餵養
  • Remove the pit and skin
  • 除去種子




Also see / 其他:
- Arthritis, Liver Disease, or Digestive problem? 關節炎, 肝臟疾病, 消化問題?
How to help your dog to deal with Arthritis? 如何幫助你患有關節炎的狗?

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

How to help your dog to deal with Arthritis? 如何幫助你患有關節炎的狗?

 
Is your older dogs less willing to move around?  With older dogs that have arthritis, pain killers cannot not be the only solution for them as they likely to have other underlying health issues (kidney, spleen, heart, etc).

的老犬是不是太願意走動 年紀較大的狗有關節炎,止痛藥不能為他們唯一的解決辦法,因為他們可能有其他潛在的健康問題(腎,脾,心臟等)

Around your dog

您的狗的周圍環境
Alternative treatments
  • Massage
  • Acupuncture 

其他治療方法
  • 按摩
  • 針灸
Diet
飲食

Food to avoid for dogs with Arthritis/
  • Eggplant  
  • Peppers 
  • Potato
  • Tomato 
避免餵給你有關節炎的狗

  • 茄子
  • 辣椒
  • 馬鈴薯 / 薯仔





Also see / 其他:
- Supplements better than medications / 食補充品好過食药
- Fish base or Plant base Omega-3 fatty acid/ 餵來自魚或植物的歐米茄 - 3脂肪酸)
- Joint Supplement / 關節補充品)
- More on Sunlight! 陽光 (續)
- Canine狗 - Mango for Arthritis? 關節炎?
- Arthritis, Liver Disease, or Digestive problem? 關節炎, 肝臟疾病, 消化問題?
- Sore No More Liniment / 不再痛草本按摩液