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1. Hi Dr, Jones! My Dog has very bad arthritis, she’s taking GABAPENTIN 600MG 1/2 Tab every 12 hours for pain. Also, GALLIPRANT 100MG. 1 TAB every 24 hours for pain and inflammation. She has thyroid problems, so she takes Soloxine .7mg 1 tab every 12 hours. She has large fatty tumor tissue on her chest and smaller ones around her belly and under her legs pit. Is there any medication for her fatty tissues?
   The doctor wants to give her a shot once a month for her Arthritis Pain, for the rest of her life, the cost will be $114, I don’t know what to do about the shots. Please can you help? My dog is 13 years old.

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   1. We do have an article for you that is very helpful and can help your pet:
      Arthritis in dogs and cats is primarily degenerative; it is also the most common cause of chronic pain in pets. Joint degeneration is primarily a result of joint wear and tear, either from a ligament/connective tissue injury, or normal joint degeneration over time as your pet ages. Ultimately the smooth protective covering of the joint, the cartilage, rubs on adjacent cartilage, leading to bone rubbing on bone. Over time this produces joint inflammation, swelling, new bone production in the joint, and joint pain.

      Arthritis is best approached by treating it with several methods, as opposed to just relying on one specific veterinary medication. Under SOLUTIONS, find methods of treating Arthritis, and methods to directly treat arthritic pain under Pain Control (below the Massage section).

      SIGNS

      Your pet seems generally sore, has difficulty getting up after sleeping, and has occasional lameness. He has trouble jumping up or climbing stairs, and sometimes you can move the joints and hear crunching.

      CAUSES

      It will happen to most of us. Our joints age and lose their protective covering or cartilage. When this happens, bone rubs on bone, leading to osteoarthritis. In some pets, arthritis can be secondary to a ligament injury, producing joint instability. This often happens with the knee, secondarily there are cranial cruciate ligament strains or tears.

      SOLUTIONS

      FATTY ACIDS. Omega 3 fatty acids are critical for every arthritic pet. A great source for your dog is flax oil at 1 tablespoon per 50 lbs of body weight daily. A source for your cat is found in commercial liquid (fish oil) supplements, dose according to the bottle directions. You can also use flax oil for cats, at a dose of 1000 mg per 10 lbs of body weight daily.

      IT’S IN THE CARTILAGE. Glucosamine Hydrochloride is the most important supplement to add to your pet’s diet. The dose is approximately 125 mg once daily per 10 lbs of body weight. It helps to rebuild the cartilage and delay further cartilage breakdown. It can come in a variety of combinations. Other supplements such as Glyco-Flex contain green-lipped mussel, which is similar to glucosamine. Glucosamine can be given in combination with chondroitin as this supplement may improve the effectiveness of glucosamine. (My supplements, Ultimate Canine and Ultimate Feline, contain a combination of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM).

      CHONDROITIN. Another key component of cartilage. It works in conjunction with glucosamine to rebuild cartilage, to lessen inflammation, and even repair and strengthen injured tendons.

      METHYLSULFONYMETHANE. MSM is a supplement, can be found in some plants such as Horsetail. It works by reducing inflammation in the joints by acting as an antioxidant. The MSM dosage is 50 mg per 10 lbs of body weight daily.

      S-ADENOSYLMETHIONINE (SAMe). This is a potent antioxidant, effective for different types of liver disease, and believed to have a protective effect on the joints. The dosage is 100 mg per 10 lbs of body weight given once daily.

      EFAC. A relatively new remedy for arthritis in pets is called “EFAC” or Esterified Fatty Acids. These are not essential fatty acids, but are derived from beef fat. There has been some research showing benefits for arthritis. They seem to have an anti-inflammatory benefit. These fats are well absorbed topically, and in this way they help with gum inflammation – they can also be used locally such as on an inflamed knee. The recommended maintenance dosage of EFAC for joint health is 150 mg per 20 pounds of body weight. Since one periodontal softgel contains 525 mg of EFAC, it is therefore enough for a 70 pound dog if used daily. For small dogs (5 to 35 pounds) using a softgel on the gums is all that is needed if applied every second day.

      JENNY CRAIG. If your pet is overweight, then get him on a diet. A safe weight-loss target is 15% of the body weight in a 6 month period. Any additional weight puts incredible strain on already sore joints. If you are serious about having your pet lose pounds you will see a dramatic improvement. Feed a high-quality, calorie-reduced, or elevated-fiber diet, and stop giving all table scraps and treats.

      KEEP MOVING. Moving the joints produces joint fluid, lubricating them leading to less joint pain. If your pet is at first reluctant to move, manually flex the sore joint for 5 minutes. Gradually increase daily exercise.

      CURCUMIN. Found in the spice turmeric. Most of us have this in our house, and I advise adding this to your dog’s food if they suffer from arthritis. There have been positive clinical trials with people using it for arthritis. A past study also found that a turmeric extract composed of curcuminoids (plant-based nutrients that contain powerful antioxidant properties) blocked inflammatory pathways, effectively preventing the launch of a protein that triggers swelling and pain. The best way to give it is by adding turmeric to your dog’s diet: 1/4 teaspoon per 10 lbs given daily in food.

      CAPSAICIN. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain. Capsaicin used on the body causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. With regular use of capsaicin, this heating effect reduces the amount of substance P, a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body. It can be used topically for local painful joints for both dogs and cats.

      GINGER. Ginger extract may help with joint and muscle pain because it contains phytochemicals, which help stop inflammation. Few side effects have been linked to ginger when taken in small doses. Fresh ginger works well steeped in boiling water as a tea or grated into vegetable juice.

      ASTAXANTHIN. A naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, Astaxanthin is a powerful biological antioxidant. Astaxanthin exhibits strong free radical scavenging activity and protects against lipid peroxidation and oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol, cell membranes, cells, and tissues. This product contains all-natural, functional nutrients that enhance canine health and nutrition, providing significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune response benefits.

      CETYL MYRISTOLEATE (CMO). Cetyl myristoleate (CMO) is a fatty ester derived from the tallow of beef which supposedly functions as a joint lubricator, pain reliever, anti inflammatory and an immune system regulator. Cetyl myristoleate is believed to act on memory T cells in the immune system – i.e. it may re-program them so that they don’t attack one’s own connective tissues. CMO has been shown effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis as well as other auto immune diseases.

      D-L PHENYLALANINE (DLPA). This amino acid works as a pain reliever, and may be effective in arthritic pets.

      DON’T FORGET YOUR VITAMINS. Vitamins C and E may reduce some joint pain: Vitamin E is dosed at 100 IU per 10 lbs of body weight; Vitamin C is dosed at 100 mg per 10 lbs given once daily.

      ROSE HIPS. This is a new potential remedy for both the typical arthritis that our dogs and cats have, along with some of the auto-immune diseases. Rose hips are particularly high in vitamin C content, and contain plenty of lycopene (an important and strong antioxidant). Rose Hips have been used in tea, jams, and in a dried form as a supplement. They can also be eaten raw, like a berry, if care is used to avoid the hairs inside the fruit. Typically, rose hips are prepared as a tea: pour a cup of boiling water over 1 to 2 g of the powdered rose hips seeds, allowing the mixture to steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can steep 1 tsp of dried rose hips in a cup of boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. Adults can drink one to three cups of rose hips tea daily. If giving the ground rose hip directly, I would start with a lower dose of 1 teaspoon per 20 lbs daily.

      ACUPRESSURE:

      The Aspirin Joint and more. Acupressure is an overlooked effective option.

      EAR. The ear is a microcosm of the energy pathways in your pet. Perform gentle circling motions on the top inside of the ear – this stimulates the back legs.

      GV4. Find the last rib, go directly up to the spine, this point is right in the depression between L2 and L3 Vertebrae.

      GV20. In two areas on your pet – one is five vertebrae spaces back from the GV4 point, this is between L7 vertebrae and S1. The other GV20 point is at top of the head in depression on the skull, midway between the ears. These are very effective for any type of back injury or arthritis.

      BL23. Balances organs, strengthens bones and effective for lower back pain – exactly 1.5 CUN lateral to the GV4 point (1 CUN is the width of one digit).

      BL60 and KI3. The outside (BL60) and the inside (KI3) of the webbing of the hock joint. KI3 is also good for tonifying the kidney and strengthening the vital life force, the Chi.

      GB29 and GB30. The most important points for Hip Dysplasia and Hip Arthritis. In the depressions in front and behind the point of the hip. GB29 is in front of the bone, GB30 is behind the bony point.

      GB34. Below the knee, adjacent to where the tibia flares; run your finger along your pet’s lower leg, and feel the long flat bone below the knee – this is the GB34 point.

      ST36. Great for tonifying the entire body. Slightly below and lateral to the GB34 point. It is approximately 1 finger tip width away and lateral to the GB 34 point. You can also place your palm of your hand over the area.

      PALM ACUPRESSURE. On the affected joint. The easiest way to affect energy flow is to place the palm of your hand over your pet’s painful joint and visualize healing energy flowing into that area.

      HERBAL:

      A variety of herbs are used at different times for arthritis.

      Short term Relief Formula:

      1 part alfalfa, 1 part yucca, 1 part licorice; dose 1 ml per 10 lbs twice daily for 10 days.

      Compress Formula:

      1 part comfrey, 1 part willow, 1 part yarrow; dose – make a decoction of willow (simmer for 15 minutes). Add in Comfrey and Yarrow to make a paste. Let it cool, apply, and then leave on for approx. 1 hour.

      The individual herbs I have seen to be most effective include:

      DEVIL’S CLAW. Used in traditional African medicine and has scientific studies to back its effectiveness, give 100 mg or 10 drops per 10 lbs of body weight.

      WILLOW BARK. A source of salicylate, the active ingredient in Aspirin, therefore not for use in cats; give 100 mg or 10 drops per 10 lbs of body weight.

      BOSWELLIA. Another anti-inflammatory, popular for arthritis in India, give 100 mg per 10 lbs of body weight three times daily.

      YUCCA. Often used as well, the dose of the dried herb is 1/4 tsp per 10 lbs of body weight.

      HOMEOPATHIC:

      RHUS TOX. Pain or stiffness when getting up, and most muscle pains/disorders. Dose 6C twice daily.

      PULSATILLA. For more acute injuries. Dose 30C every 4-6 hours for 2-3 days.

      SILICA. For hip dysplasia, elbow arthritis, spinal disorders (spondylosis). The typical dose and schedule is 6C once daily for 4 weeks, and then evaluate effectiveness.

      MASSAGE:

      HEALING TOUCH. Massage can be a great way to relieve some of the discomfort of arthritis. Using your fingertips, rub firm circles into the muscle. Then progress to using the palm of your hand. Doing this daily will increase blood flow and help ease your pet’s pain.

      Daily Head to Toe Massage:

      Use oil – sesame or baby oil.
      Start at the tail. Firmly squeeze from base of the tail to the tip.
      Rub the back of the neck, behind the ears with your forefingers.
      With your pet facing you, hold your pet’s head in your hands (hold them by the cheeks under the ears), and rock their head from side to side.
      Move to an ear massage, starting at the base, finish by using your thumb and forefinger to massage the tip.
      Massage the tissue around your pet’s eyes with your thumb, and stroke your forefinger down the nose.
      Gently pinch your pet’s cheeks and lips several times and finally stroke the throat and chin.
      Straddle your pet facing forward (standing over him): move your hands under the armpits and rub gently. Allow your hands to slide from the armpits to the forelegs.
      Slide your hands down the forelegs (as you did for the tail) with a soft but firm grip all the way down to the paws.
      Gently hold the paws (one at a time) and squeeze gently for a few seconds. Repeat this procedure, starting from the chest, 2 – 3 times.
      Still standing over your pet (facing forward), massage the length of your pet’s back from his neck all along his spine to his tail.
      Turn the opposite direction and massage your pet’s rear, sliding your hands down the hind legs and massaging down to the paws. (Just as you did for the forelegs.)
      HIP MASSAGE. I use fingertip massage and trigger points. I also use petrissage on the muscles around the hips (i.e. gluteal muscles, quadriceps, semimembranosus and semitendinosus). I also gently move the joint around stretching the hip- this also produces joint fluid

      BACK MASSAGE. Most common is lower back pain in dogs and cats (lumbar spine). Fingertip massage and trigger points – when you feel an especially tight muscle point, use firm pressure with your thumb or forefinger and hold for 1 minute.

      KNEE MASSAGE. Knee arthritis is very common, as in the increasing rise of Cruciate Ligament Disease. Massage will alleviate some pain, and may help decrease the amount of pain medication that your pet is on. Place your one hand in front of the knee, supporting it and gently extend/flex the joint. Gently fingertip massage of the knee, plus petrissage of the muscles behind/ above and below the knee. In arthritis, we want to stimulate blood flow to the affected areas.

      SHOULDER MASSAGE. First locate your pet’s shoulder. Perform gentle extension/flexion of the shoulder joint. Use a combination of trigger points and petrissage.

      PAIN CONTROL

      THE MEDICINE CABINET FOR PAIN CONTROL. Aspirin is safe to use with dogs, but never with cats. The ASA dose is 325 mg (1 regular tablet) per 40 lbs of body weight given twice daily. Give 1/4 tab to a 10 lb dog. If side effects are seen, such as diarrhea or vomiting, then stop. I recommend uncoated regular aspirin, as the coated aspirin may pass right through your pet.

      TOPICAL PAIN CONTROL. Topical pain control in veterinary medicine is seldom used, and definitely lagging when compared to people. The big benefit is that local, topical therapy typically avoids all the usual conventional medication side effects seen with the oral tablets.

      DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE (DMSO). DMSO is an organosulfur compound – it is a colorless liquid. It penetrates the skin very readily. Its uses as a method of topical pain control are varied:

      It can be used as a single agent. And example would be treating your dog or cat with knee swelling and arthritis. DMSO can be applied topically to the affected joint- typically twice daily.
      It can be used in combination with other medications. A holistic option is to use a topical pain cream such as Arnica gel, or Traumeel and combine it with DMSO. Apply twice daily
      It can be used in combination with other conventional medications – this needs to be discussed with your veterinarian. Once specific veterinary combination is DMSO 30 ml + 10 ml Lidocaine + 2 ml Morphine – or substitute the morphine for Voltaren gel (diclofenac sodium).
      ST. JOHN’S WORT. Tincture is an underused natural pain killer. It can be used orally at the dose of 1 drop per pound of the tincture, along with being applied topically to painful areas.

      VALERIAN. Another very potent herbal painkiller which is usually used for muscle aches and aches in the bones. The tincture dose is 1 drop per pound twice daily. I have found it very helpful for muscle spasms, such as back pain.

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2. I’m already giving this to my 11-1/2 yr old Scottish Terrier for prostate cancer about 5 weeks now. He has been neutered and I’ve had him since he was 3-1/2 as a rescue. I’m hopeful this will work and glad to hear another vet telling about this treatment. He drips drops of blood occasionally after urinating but hopeful that will slow down. Other than the blood, he seems very well for his age. Sleeping more and less appetite but not a big eater anyway. Thanks for your input and I plan to continue this program. Thanks

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   1. It is very effective

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3. Hello. I am trying to sign up for your webinar for Monday but I’m having trouble with the link. It links to something dated April 14th 2014, but once I click from there it isn’t found. Could you please send me a direct link, or please tell me how I sign up for the live? Thank you.

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   1. Here is the link:

      https://veterinarysecrets.com/webinar/

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