13 Year Old Maltese

Question
My Maltese is 13 years old and is currently on Rimadyl for her arthritus.  Her legs have gotten realy bad in the last month. Can you suggest an alternative to Rimadyl since it can cause so many bad things like liver disease and others.  I have researched Devils Claw, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Viatmin C, Rhus Toxicondendron and Hyalauronic Acid.  Do you reccomend any of the items I listed or can you suggest something different to help her?  I would appreceiate anything advice!  Thank you so much for you time!!

Answer
Jennifer, Yes, I have some help for you and your old girl.

Please order some NuJOINT Plus - here are the ingredients:  If you order from the secure web site, they will get your order to you in 3-4 business days.  Make sure you use order code 81098/ they can't sell to the public without a breeder/vet code.
The product is human grade level quality, and made in a FDA approved lab.
http://www.nuvet.com/81098

MSM supplies biologically active sulfer to animals joints. Use of MSM has been shown to reduce the rigidity of cells in the soft tissues of the body. By reducing this rigidity, fluids are able to pass more freely from the cell and this helps to reduce cell pressure, thereby reducing inflammation and pain.

Glucosamine provides the joints with the building blocks needed to repair the damage caused by osteoarthritis . Acting as a catalyst, glucosamine helps animals synthesize new cartilage needed to replace damaged cartilage caused by wear and tear. Hip dysplasia occurs when normal wear and tear break down cartilage.

Chondroitin attracts and holds fluid within cartilage tissue helping to lubricate joints, increase mobility and reduce discomfort caused by hip dysplasia. Chondroitin neutralizes the destructive enzymes that are known to damage and destroy cartilage. Chondroitin aids the entry of glucosamine into inflamed joints.

Vitamin C promotes cartilage growth and tissue repair.

Vitamin C is a key factor in the immune system, helping white blood cells function. Prolonged vitamin c deficiency will cause existing tissues to deteriorate.

THIS IS HOW I WOULD START OUT - A GREAT AND SAFE SUPPLEMENT FOR YOUR MALTESE GAL...
I HAVE A MALTESE, TOO... SHE IS ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD - MISSY


Also, you can give her some NuVET plus - this is an Immune System Booster to aid in healing the body... Great to help stiff joints and pre-mature aging, too.
It costs about .50 cents per day for the NuVET Plus wafer
The NuJOINT plus will be about 1.00 per day..
So, for around 1.50 per day, you can give her excellent and safe quality.  
Then, you can take her off the strong anti-inflammatory drugs.

Let me know how she does on the NuVET Plus and NuJOINT Plus


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Marie Peppers