Have you noticed your cat seems to no longer enjoy some previous activities, like bird watching from a window sill, or nosing through your kitchen cabinets? If he or she prefers to lie at your feet as opposed to reigning supreme on the back of a cushioned sofa as he’s done for years, or refuses to follow you up the stairs, you may need to consider that your feline friend could be suffering from arthritis.

Feline arthritis is common in older cats or those who have experienced a trauma such as an accident in previous years. Decreased activity, reluctance to climb stairs, and perhaps even avoiding the litter box in favor of other areas can all be signs of arthritis in your cat. Because arthritis destroys the cartilage and connective tissue between bones and joints, the cat will experience pain when moving and opt to remain sedentary or avoid jarring movements such as jumping or climbing.

Traditional treatments for feline arthritis involve the use of anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids. While these treatments are somewhat effective in reducing pain, they also carry the risk of potentially serious side effects. Natural treatments for feline arthritis are available that have no side effects and offer similar benefits.

To prevent arthritis in cats, owners are advised to feed a nutritious diet and keep cats at a healthy weight. Obesity and genetics (in addition to age and trauma) are leading causes for the development of arthritis in cats. Supplementing your cat’s daily diet with an anti-aging supplement can also retard the development of conditions such as arthritis.

Holistic veterinarian and pet health researcher,  Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM., is available for pet health questions and pet health consultations for dogs and/ or cats.
Contact Dr. Carol’s veterinary office toll free at 1-866-372-2765 to make an appointment for your dog and/or cat today.

Is your Pet taking Rimadyl to relieve Arthritis Pain? Has Rimadyl been prescribed for your Cat’s Arthritis? If your dog or cat is taking Rimadyl, Carprofen, Vetprofen or Novox, pet owners should be aware of the risks associated with giving this drug.

Rimadyl, which is also marketed under the names: Carprofen, Vetprofen and Novox,  is a drug prescribed by veterinarians to help relieve pet arthritis and joint pain in dogs and cats. Rimadyl is member of a group of drugs, classified as a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug’s, which veterinarian’s refer to as NSAID’s.

Rimadyl in dogs and cats has caused many serious, adverse side effects, one of which is sudden death. Other adverse reactions of Rimadyl may include liver and kidney damage as well as paralysis.

The Rimadyl Class Action Law Suit was settled in 1999, just 2 years after Rimadyl hit the pet market. As a result, today veterinarians are required to hand pet owners a disclosure form which states that “Rimadyl can cause death.”

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Hello Cat Lovers, I want to share this note I received with all of you:

Two weeks ago, I received a desperate phone call from a woman with an 18 year old cat, named Angel. Angel was on the verge of being euthanized because her owner and her vet had run out of ideas to help her.

Angel had suffered a broken pelvis from being hit by a car several years ago and then developed such severe arthritis, not only was she unable to climb into her litter box, now she had stopped eating and wasn’t even able to pass stool on her own.

She was told that the arthritis was so advanced; it had resulted in narrowing of her pelvic canal to the point where she could not defecate on her own. She had been hospitalized twice, was put on IV fluids and given enemas to try to relieve her constipation. The problem was that as soon as she went home the problem recurred.

Hi Dr. Carol,

I wanted to drop you a note to say thank you so much for your help with my 18 year old cat, Angel.  She has passed her bowels 3 times since I last talked to you and she no longer struggles to go.  She is bright and alert and looks just so happy.  She is coming down stairs several times a day when before she never did.  Her coat looks cleaner and smoother.  I am so thankful and I am sure Angel is too.  Karen

Not being sure if she was going to make it, now I can’t believe she has recovered so quickly.  She is right next to me now watching me type.  It’s amazing. I haven’t talked to my vet yet, he is on vacation and doesn’t return until Friday and the other vets there I really don’t have faith in.  My vet that was one who told me to call you is only there 2 days a week.  I know he will be very pleased to hear how well Angel is doing.

I don’t know exactly what’s responsible for her sudden turnaround…maybe a combination of everything.  However; the very first day that I gave her the Paaws, she started to walk a bit better.  Giving her only wet food with the veggies, as you suggested, is definitely helping to soften her stools and it seems to be making it easier for her to have a bowel movement.

I will start giving her the hip and joint tonight in her food.  I would definitely have to say the Paaws worked wonders because that is the only thing that she has been on for any length of time. She had a bowel movement on Thursday and Friday and then one today.

She walked up and down the stairs several times today, which she never, ever did before.

For an 18 year old cat with arthritis she is doing fabulously!  She doesn’t fall over any more when she walks.  It’s just amazing.

I have attached a picture of Angel, and if you would like to share this on your site it is fine with me.

Again I am so thankful for all of your help and for your Paaws product!!

Thank you.  Karen M.

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Holistic veterinarian and author, Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM., is available for pet health consultations and pet health questions. Contact Dr. Carol Toll Free at 1-866-372-2765.

Read about Dr. Carol’s PAAWS Pet Vitamins, PAAWS Clinical Trials for Dogs and Cats, and Pets Living Longer in the Wisconsin State Journal Online Newspaper!

Letters like this really make this veterinarian’s day and I wanted to share this note I received with all of my pet loving friends!

Dr. Carol,

My 2 dogs, Cory and Mozart have been on PAAWS for about 15 days and I already notice a BIG improvement in their mobility.

Cory is a German Shepherd. She is 14 years old and has hip dysplasia and arthritis. Mozart, my 12 year old Labrador Retriever also has arthritis and his hind legs were pretty stiff.

In 15 days, Mozart is starting to prance when we go on walks and Cory just ran to the back of my backyard in a foot of snow as she heard kids going by to play. All I have to say is that I have ordered a year’s supply of PAAWS vitamins today!

One other benefit, Cory used to be depressed and I can tell that PAAWS is putting her in a good mood each day. It must be the Vitamin B12 as I notice when I take it I feel energetic and happy too!
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Over the last decade advances in veterinary medicine have nearly doubled the canine life span. The technological innovations we now offer for pets, parallel those available for people, reaching far beyond our previous expectations. What are the factors limiting longevity in pets? What impact do anti-oxidant supplementation and dietary intervention have on lengthening healthy life spans for pets? Successful techniques for rejuvenating the body and lengthening life spans in people have been documented. Would similar strategies prove effective for dogs?

George, a 7 year old Dalmatian not only suffered from severe arthritis, he was also paralyzed, due to a spinal injury. Surgery cost was estimated at $4000, with no guarantee of success and little hope of him ever walking again. George’s owners, Don and Pam Brennan were devastated and sadly carried George out of the office that day on a stretcher. He couldn’t even stand up to go to the bathroom. With tears streaming down their faces, they knew it was the end. They spent that night together saying their final goodbyes.

The next morning a friend told them about ongoing clinical trials of an anti-aging pet product. This was their last chance. They had nothing to lose, so they gave it a try.

Within 30 days, George was out in the front yard playing with the other dogs. He was back to the way he used to be, playful like a puppy. George enjoyed several healthy, happy years thereafter. Pam and Don were thrilled-they got their dog back!

Anti-Aging medicine, although not yet formally recognized by the AVMA, is the newest clinical medical specialty offered to human physicians. So, why wouldn’t this be applicable for veterinarians as well?
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Hormones naturally decline as people age… but what about hormones in our pets? In general, and as televised by Oprah herself, hormones are needed by the body and brain to grow, sustain life and function normally. Specifically, the female hormones of importance are estrogen and progesterone and in males testosterone dominates.

Have you ever wondered why so many pets are dying of cancer, suffering from obesity related issues, including arthritis and/or diagnosed with diabetes?

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Hi Dr. Carol,

We didn’t get Belles paaws vitamins and after a few days I panicked and re-ordered, this time I signed up for 2 months worth at a time. I think they all came in the same day. This way we just figure we will always be ahead and won’t run out.

Her arthritis is much better and now she enjoys playing again and is able to climb in and out of her litter box, so no more “accidents.”

Belle love’s the new flavor, at night all I have to say is “Belle come get your nigh nigh pill” and she is right there! Same with her morning paaws vitamin.

We are delighted with your product and appreciate all your help and excellent advice.

Thank you,
Jackie K.
Ontario, Canada

I just received this nice note and wanted to share it with my cat loving friends:

Hello Dr. Carol,

I just recently e-mailed you about my Scottish Fold cat who will be turning 15 in September. You suggested the Paaws formula which I received. He also has Arthritis and I do give him Fish oils…. Glucosamine formula…..Instinct food…any other suggestions….

I think my cat Cartier has just been on your Paaws formula for 4 days as of today….and to my surprise he managed to jump up onto my very high bed this morning!

Thank you…….I need to keep this cat living as long as possible in good health. Poor thing had to have his penis removed at the age of 3 or 4.

I spent $30.000.00 in 3 years when I had no money. He lost one kidney in that surgery.
He is still playful. I never thought he would live so long after being on death bed, but with lots of care and good supplements like Paaws, he is still with me.

Thank you for all your help!

Deborah D.
Beverly Hills, California

Over the last decade advances in veterinary medicine have nearly doubled the canine life span. The technological innovations we now offer for pets, parallel those available for people, reaching far beyond our previous expectations. What are the factors limiting longevity in pets? What impact do anti-oxidant supplementation and dietary intervention have on lengthening healthy life spans for pets? Successful techniques for rejuvenating the body and lengthening life spans in people have been documented. Would similar strategies prove effective for dogs?

George, a 7 year old Dalmatian not only suffered from severe arthritis, he was also paralyzed, due to a spinal injury. Surgery cost was estimated at $4000, with no guarantee of success and little hope of him ever walking again. George’s owners, Don and Pam Brennan were devastated and sadly carried George out of the office that day on a stretcher. He couldn’t even stand up to go to the bathroom. With tears streaming down their faces, they knew it was the end. They spent that night together saying their final goodbyes.

The next morning a friend told them about ongoing clinical trials of an anti-aging pet product. This was their last chance. They had nothing to lose, so they gave it a try. Within 30 days, George was out in the front yard playing with the other dogs. He was back to the way he used to be, playful like a puppy. George enjoyed several healthy, happy years thereafter. Pam and Don were thrilled-they got their dog back!

Anti-Aging medicine, although not yet formally recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association, is the newest clinical medical specialty offered to human physicians. So, why wouldn’t this be applicable for veterinarians as well?
Read the rest of this entry »