ArthriAid for Dogs and Cats | ArthriAid Joint supplement | Side Effects

What are the ArthriAid ingredients? How does ArthriAid work?

ArthriAid contains glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, Manganese and Vitamin C.Glucosamine is used to make new cartilage and to maintain the health of existing cartilage. Cartilage is the "shock absorber" of the joints, coating the ends of the bones in a tough, rubbery pad. Chondroitin is another important constituent of cartilage. It helps to maintain the spongy texture, vital for the function of cartilage to be maintained. MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) is an organic sulphur compound which is deficient in many diets and helps in the formation of collagen and connective tissues in joints and many other places around the body. Manganese is an important cofactor, used by the body to make glycosaminoglycans and other compounds found in the joints and their lubricating fluid (synovial fluid). Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant which protects against the oxidative damage from free radicals, thus slowing part of the ageing process.
By boosting the levels of these important nutrients, the body has greater amounts to use in the joints. The symptoms of older, worn out joints like pain and stiffness, seen especially in the mornings or after periods of rest, are reduced. As it becomes more comfortable to move around, dogs and cats move more freely and then this regular movement in itself helps to maintain suppleness and comfort.

How is ArthriAid given?

ArthriAid is supplied as a caramel flavoured liquid, beef flavoured tablets, or as a plain powder. These can be safely added to food or given directly. It takes about 10 days for the benefits to start to be felt. The starting dose should be given for at least 4 weeks, then the dose can often be halved and ArthriAid will still work. The dose to give is as follows:

Liquid: Give by pouring over the pets’ food. (1 pump = 2.5ml = half a teaspoonful)

Give the following amount:

Pet Weight	Amount to give:
Up to 5 kg	2.5ml daily
5 – 10 kg	5ml daily
10 – 20 kg	10ml daily
20 – 30 kg	15ml daily
Over 30 kg	20ml daily

For dogs over 40kg give a maximum of 20ml per day.

After 14 – 21 days the daily intake can be reduced by half for maintenance

Tablets:

Pet Weight	Amount to give:
Up to 5 kg	¼ tablet daily
5 – 7.5 kg	½ tablet daily
7.5 – 15 kg	1 tablet daily
15 – 22.5 kg	1½ tablets daily
22.5 – 30 kg	2 tablets daily
30 – 37.5 kg	2½ tablets daily
37.5 – 45 kg	3 tablets daily

After 14 – 21 days the daily intake can be reduced by half for maintenance

Powder : 

For dogs and cats Initial Intake

Pet Weight	Amount to give:
0.5kg (0-11lb)	2gm
5-10kg (11-22lb)	3gm
10-20kg (22-44lb)	4gm
20-40kg (44-88lb)	5gm
40kg + (80lb +)	6gm

After 14 – 21 days the daily intake can be reduced by half for maintenance

Are there any ArthriAid Side Effects?

ArthriAid is a nutriceutical, not a drug. It is very unlikely to cause any side effects or any sort of allergy and is regarded as a very safe product.

Where can I buy ArthriAid?

ArthriAid is available online from Viovet.co.uk, the major UK supplier of veterinary medications, diets and pet care products.