Pain in pets
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month Pain in pets can lead to suffering It should not merely be medication that should be the basis of ending suffer but proper nutrition because the right nutrition ⏩ Can heal pets ⏩ Has zero to minimal side effects ⏩ Help pets be with us for a little longer Let's dive into how improper nutrition can lead to pain in pets 1. Nutrient imbalances - lameness (limping) - muscle tremors - weakness - poor growth - bone fractures a. Obesity ⏩ joint pain b. Calcium and phosphorus deficiency ⏩ bone pain, fractures, seizures c. Excessive phosphorus ⏩ multiple fractures in puppies d. Vitamin D def ⏩ bone pain (eg: osteoarthritis) e. Vitamin E deficiency ⏩ muscle pain 2. Food intolerance : Vomiting, diarrhoea, hot spots, paw licking 3. Poor hydration : - straining to urinate - blood in urine - frequent urination and /or accidents Poor hydration ⏩ urinary stones, crystals 4. Dental pain: - dropping food - pawing at mouth...