HomeVet Arthritis is a chronic degenerative disease of bones and joints. Thinning of the joint fluid which results in less lubrication, and 3. Deposits of minerals around the joint. There are natural options available to address all of these. There are many.
Improper nutrition is the first on the list.
Pet foods contain inexpensive, difficult to absorb minerals. Mineral disturbances can result in deposition of calcium in abnormal locations, such as around joints. Lack of vitamin C results in the weakening of soft tissues such as the such as the collagen found in ligaments that support joints. Without proper ligament and muscle support, joints become unstable and inflamed. I believe that many cases of arthritis are a result of immune system dysfunction.