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Vetnews | Junie 2023 25 Osteoarthritis affects + /- 20 % 1 of adult dogs and 22 % 2 of cats*. NB! Early intervention has the greatest potential for providing the most effective management of osteoarthritis. It provides the opportunity to initiate an appropriate long-term care plan and to disrupt the progressive deterioration 1 . Osteoarthritis is a degenerative and progressive disease. It is associated with joint inflammation, pain (local and central), impaired mobility and function, as well as structural changes, like muscle atrophy. 3 Osteoarthritis 20 % 22 % affects approximately affects So, what is osteoarthritis? 4 Cartilage serves as a shock absorber between two opposing bones. If cartilage becomes damaged, the protective cushion is lost and the joints are subjected to abnormal wear and tear. In an attempt to compensate for the weakened area, the body forms osteophytes (bone spurs). Unfortunately, the new bone is not a good substitute for cartilage and the joint becomes a chronic source of pain. Nutra-Care J o i n t S u p p o r t R a n g e © 05/2023. Virbac All Rights Reserved. Virbac RSA (Pty) Ltd (Reg. No: 1990/003743/07). 38 Landmarks Avenue, Samrand Business Park, Centurion, 0157, Private Bag X115, Halfway House, 1685. T (012) 657-6000 | F (012) 657-6067. za.virbac.com For animal use only. For full prescribing details, refer to approved package insert. GlucoCare Advanced Joint Support ,Glucosamine hydrochloride 1 800 mg, MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) 750 mg, Chondroitin sulphate low molecular weight (7 - 10kDa) 600 mg, Omega 3 50 mg, Hydrolysed collagen 50 mg, Ascorbic acid 50 mg, Manganese 3 mg, Guaranteed analysis: Moisture (maximum) ≤ 10 %, Reg. No: V31851 (Act 36/1947). GlucoCare Premium Joint Support ,Glucosamine hydrochloride 1 100 mg, Omega 3 powder 900 mg, MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) 500 mg, Chondroitin sulphate low molecular weight (7 - 10kDa) 500 mg, Avocado soybean unsaponifiable (ASU) 400 mg, Green Lipped Mussel 50 mg, Ascorbic acid 25 mg, Manganese sulphate 25 mg, Beta 1-3D glucan 1 mg, Guaranteed analysis: Moisture (maximum) ≤ 10 %, Reg. No: V31850 (Act 36/1947). GlucoPour Premium Joint Support for Dogs ,Glucosamine hydrochloride 600 mg, Fish oil 400 mg, Avocado soybean unsaponifiable (ASU) 250 mg, MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) 250 mg, Chondroitin sulphate low molecular weight 230 mg, Green Lipped Mussel 50 mg, Ascorbic acid 50 mg, Vitamin E w/s 50 mg, Hydrolysed collagen 30 mg, Manganese Sulphate 2,5 mg, Guaranteed analysis: Moisture (maximum) ≤ 2 %, Reg. No: V32104 (Act 36/1947). GlucoPour Premium Joint Support for Cats ,Glucosamine hydrochloride 600 mg, Fish oil 400 mg, Avocado soybean unsaponifiable (ASU) 250 mg, MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) 250 mg, Chondroitin sulphate low molecular weight 230 mg, Green Lipped Mussel 50 mg, Ascorbic acid 50 mg, Vitamin E w/s 50 mg, Hydrolysed collagen 30 mg, Manganese Sulphate 2,5 mg, Guaranteed analysis: Moisture (maximum) ≤ 98 %,Reg. No: V32103 (Act 36/1947) References: 1. Fox SM, Donecker JM. Breaking the viscious cycle of inflammation in canine osteoarthritis. Exubrion Clinical notes. April 2021. 2. Godfrey DR. Osteoarthritis in cats: a retrospective radiological study. J Small Anim Pract. 2005 Sept;46(9):425-9. Available from Doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2005.tb00340. 3. Bhathal A, Spryszak M, Louizos C, Frankel G. Glucosamine and chondroitin use in canines for osteoarthritis: A review. Open Vet J. 2017 Feb;7(1):36-49. Available from Doi: 10.4314/ovj.v7i1.6 4. Cohan M. Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Symptoms & Management. Hill's Pet. 2018 November 26. Available from: https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/healthcare/osteoarthritis-in-dogs?lightboxfired=true *based on a retrospective radiological study SAVA-CVC & EduCVC are registered on PayPal and PayFast! All donations qualify for an 18A Tax certificate which means your donation is tax deductible! Please contact us cvcmanager@sava.co.za for details. Bank details: Organization name: SAVA-CVC Company Registration No: 1998/016654/08 ABSA Bank Cheque Account: 4056779023 Branch: Brooklyn (632005) Swift Code: ABSA ZAJJ Organization name: EduCVC Company Registration No: 2019/570769/08 FNB Bank Cheque Account: 6283 6622 531 Branch: Brooklyn: 251345 SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ CVC News I CVC Nuus