Dog Chondroitin
is important for bone integrity and has an anti-inflammatory effect,
as well as preventing destructive enzymes from breaking
down joint tissue. Chondroitin is also produced in cartilage. Products using
Chondroitin Dog Glucosamine are important for bone integrity and has an anti-inflammatory effect,
as well as preventing destructive enzymes from breaking down joint tissue and hyaluronic acid.
Mucopolysaccharides or MPS's contribute to elasticity of blood vessels, and
dog chondroitin negatively
charges blood platelets and cells which prevents clumping and clotting in the arteries. This response is of
major assistance to dogs and all pets under stress. MPS's have also been discovered to have growth stimulating
effects, to improve movement of white blood cells, and to increase resistance to viral and bacterial infection.
Chondroitin sulfate consists of repeating chains of molecules called mucopolysaccharides. Chondroitin sulfate
is a major constituent of cartilage, providing structure, holding water and nutrients, and allowing other molecules
to move through. This is an important property as there is no blood supply to cartilage In degenerative
joint disease, such as osteoarthritis, there is a loss of chondroitin sulfate as the cartilage erodes.
Chondroitin sulfate has been studied much less extensively, but early results show that it also seems to work as an
anti- inflammatory and reduces pain. Some laboratory studies suggest that chondroitin sulfate may slow cartilage
breakdown and even spur cartilage growth.
Animal studies indicate that chondroitin sulfate may promote healing of bone, which is consistent with the
fact that the majority of glycosaminoglycans found in bone consist of chondroitin sulfate. Chondroitin
sulfate also appears to help restore joint function in pets with osteoarthritis.
Chondroitin sulfate is classified as a type of glycosaminoglycan; it is rich in sulfur and is related to glucosamine.
Glycosaminoglycans affect how the body processes oxalate, a substance linked to kidney stones. The only significant
food source of chondroitin sulfate is animal cartilage.
Products like
Free & Easy for Dogs containing
dog chondroitin is proving to be one of the safest and best treatments for the crippling affects of
osteoarthritis that affects millions of aging dogs throughout the United States.
