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As our dogs get older, their bones become thinner, more brittle, and may become more vulnerable to having canine arthritis.

While dog arthritis aspirin are the common choice of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) prescribed by the vets to help relieve the pain associated with musculoskeletal injuries, it isn't always the best treatment for long term control of osteoarthritis due to the many side effects of NSAIDs.

In recent years, supplements containing glucosamine such as synflex for dogs has been found to be the better and safer alternative to non-steroidal drugs in reducing the pain of arthritis and increasing an arthritic dog's mobility.

Glucosamine is an amino-sugar that helps promote the formation and repair of cartilage. It is also found that glucosamine also helps inhibit the destructive enzymes that destroy cartilage, slowing the progression of arthritis and helping the joints to heal.

So if your dog is suffering from arthritic joint pain, help your dog get quick relief with glucosamine.

Similarly, even if your pet does not have any dog joint problems now, you can also help reduce the risk of your dog developing a skeletal disorder with calcium and glucosamine supplements to help keep bones, muscles and joint strong. Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, because once your dog is affected with canine arthritis, the damage has been done.