Guest Post: Rebecca Rose on preventing arthritis in dogs
If you haven’t noticed yet, we are running a competition to win a year’s supply of In Clover’s Connectin this month. All you have to do is post your dog’s orthopedic story on our Facebook page and you are in for a chance to win. It’s a pretty sweat deal – make sure to get your entry in.
But what is Connectin?
Anything that can reverse joint damage in dogs is gold in my eyes and the fact that it’s all-natural (really! not just fake all-natural) is a wonderful bonus.
So I asked Rebecca Rose, founder and President of In Clover, to write up a bit about Connectin and how it came about. Here’s what she had to say…
Chances are that you have or are close to a pet who suffers with the discomfort of arthritis. Arthritis affects 1 in 4 dogs and 1in 5 cats. It is characterized by progressive, degenerative changes in cartilage structure.
- The proteoglycans or fillers between cells break down, losing their ability to form tight clusters.
- The water content of cartilage increases.
- Chondroitin sulfate shortens in length.
- Cartilage loses the ability to repair itself and develops clefts and crevices that eventually extend down to the underlying bone.
The end results are weak, stiff, deformed joints and uncomfortable pets.
Because there are no nerve endings in the joint, the damage will be significant before pets will communicate the signs of discomfort such as difficulty jumping into the car, stiffness getting up or inability to complete a walk.
I started researching what is now Connectin joint supplement 15 years ago in an effort to develop a safe and effective option for joint health. My focus was to replace what the body would produce if it were healthy. I discovered that in addition to the components of the joint, glucosamine and muccopolysaccharides (hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate), I needed to develop a delivery system for getting these joint lubricants to the damaged joint site.
The results of my research showed that a combination of gentle but potent herbs provided the necessary delivery system. One of the herbs, turmeric, contains compounds called phenolics that have been shown in laboratory and clinical research to have unique anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The anti-inflammatory strength of turmeric is comparable to steroidal drugs1.
Another key herbal ingredient in Connectin is yucca root, according to the Journal of Inflammation, the saponins in the yucca root herb contain polyphenolics that have potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Because we and our vets do not want our pets to suffer or develop significant joint damage, many vets recommend starting Connectin early. “I will typically recommend a glucosamine based product like Connectin as a life long preventative supplement in animals predisposed to joint problems” says Dr. Donald Dodge of Jasper Vet Hospital.
1 Belcaro G, Cesarone MR, Dugall M, et al. Panminerva Medica. 2010.52(2):55-62.
Author: Rebecca Rose, president of In Clover, Inc. Ms. Rose is a biochemist and the developer of animal health products. She is the author of three patents on the composition and method for treating joint disorder in vertebrates.
So there you have the technical background on how Connectin works. You can find more details about Connectin and In Clover over the InClover website. Related Posts:October is Orthopedic Month at Embrace Pet InsuranceThe Embrace Orthopedic Waiting Period: what is it and how do I reduce it?Guest Post: Cruciate Ligament Rupture in dogs – treatment optionsGuest Post: Rebecca Rose on preventing arthritis in dogs
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