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
- bad breath

Soft food ⏩ dental plaque formation
Sharp Bones ⏩ pierced gums

5. Rich food:
- Vomiting, diarrhoea
- hunched posture
- lethargy
- loss of appetite

Fat rich food ⏩ acute pancreatitis
Fiber rich food ⏩ acute bloat

Nutrition plays an important role in improving the quality of life of pets while reducing long term pain

This is our ultimate vision through Pet Labs (™️), to heal pets through food ™️, to prevent, cure or support pets with chronic diseases ™️

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Dr. Romela Salgado

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