Arthritis and Massage

Pets mobility can often be regained and have them playing like kids when changes in diet are combined with massaging and streching their tight muscles.

Mini Bites

Mainstream puppy of kitten foods tend to be high in protein and fat which results in forced growth. The result can overstretched skeletal systems.

Burns Mini Bites are low protein and fat resulting in normal growth rates therefore less likelyhood of joint problems later in life.

Bringing up a Kitten

Taking on a kitten is an expensive investment, you must ensure that not only are you prepared for the responsibility of a lkitten but you can also afford healthcare and maybe insurance.

Rheumatism is characterized by pain in the bones, joints, muscles, tendons or nerves. Arthritis on the other hand is defined as joint inflammation. It can, and often is difficult to distinguish between the two problems because the bones, muscles, tendons and nerves are all liked via the joints.

It is very difficult to determine an exact cause of these problems and has been cited as a multi-factorial disease arising from a number of problems including environmental and genetic factors. Autoimmune reaction in which antibodies develop against joint tissue has also been suggested but what triggers the reaction is not known.

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Mineral imbalances have also been quoted as being extremely influential with calcium status being recognized as a good indicator of mineralization in general. Thus calcium inhibitors such as excess meat or protein, refined sugar and excess salt should be avoided, as should foods containing oxalic acid – rhubarb, cranberry, plum and beet greens. Nightshade vegetables should also be avoided especially tomatoes, bell peppers and potatoes. Chemicals in the form of colors, flavors and preservative are also considered to toxic and the resultant accumulation at the muscle/joints contribute to the problem.

As pointed out above, it can be difficult to determine the exact problem because of the relationship between muscles and joints. It is now recognized that high protein and fat diets for puppies forces growth of the muscle mass beyond the capabilities of the bone structure leading to problems like hip dysphasia. In adult dogs, the accumulation of toxic wastes at the joints leads to stiffness and eventually calcification restricting movement further.

Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests that problems with the Gall Bladder will result in weakened limbs and stiffness. This in itself indicates that the digestive system, diet and arthritis/rheumatism are all interrelated.  

Burns Brown Rice and Chicken or Brown Rice & Ocean Fish formulas contains range of quality carbohydrates, vegetables, proteins, fats, etc which all contribute to health and vitality and at the same time allows the internal organs to function in an efficient manner. The high quality ingredients results in smaller stools which in turn indicates ease of digestion and therefore lower levels of food are required.  Using Burns, owners have reported a dramatic reduction in stiffness which we believe is the result of high quality, easily digested ingredients, thus less wastes in the system to cause stiffness.

Acupuncture and massage are excellent approaches to assist your pet in reducing pain associated with muscle and joint problems. Massage is something you can do yourself but need to be careful about the amount of pressure you apply. Start gently and follow the lines of the muscle.

With Herbs, a combination of all 3 herbal formulations may be required. Pet Detox to reduce wastes, Pet Joint-Ease for actual bone and joints. Inflam-Ease as the name suggest for the inflammation. Green Power is a more general detoxifier but badly needed nutritional product given the lack of Chlorophyll in today’s commercially - processed pet diets. View the details of each individual product in order to appreciate which approach is best suited to your pet.