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AGING, DISEASES OF
Species affected: All
Background: Any system may be affected.
Symptoms: Any system may be affected.
Diagnostics: As needed for presenting signs.
Special Notes: Memoractiv is more appropriate in dogs who tend to develop senile dementia.
Principles for Supplementation: Basic nutritional supplementation and antioxidants.
CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS
| Therapeutics: |
Dosage: |
Mechanism/Purpose: |
| American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) |
Cats 50 mg, sid |
Improves energy, decreases fatigue. |
| Dogs 25 mg/lb, bid or tid |
| Arthroplex9 |
Cats 1 capsule/day |
Broad spectrum glucosamine-based formula for arthritis. The glucosamine also aids in mucous production and skin health. |
| Dogs 2 capsules/50 lbs, bid |
| Canine Geriatric Basic Nutrients9 |
Dogs 1-2 capsules/50 lbs, bid |
Canine specific, contains beta carotene. |
| Chinese Herbal Arthragen9 |
Cats 1-2 pills, bid |
For arthritis that is worse in cold damp weather. |
| Dogs 5 pills/50 lbs, bid |
| Feline Geriatric Basic Nutrients9 |
Cats 1-2 capsules/day |
Formula with taurine, vitamin A palmitate for cats. |
| Small Animal Antioxidant9 |
Cats 1/2 capsule/day |
Balanced antioxidant formula. |
| Dogs 2 capsules/50 lbs/day |
| Memoractiv9 |
Cats 1/2 capsule, sid |
For anxiety associated with cognitive disorders. |
| Dogs 1 capsule/25 lbs, sid |
EQUINE PRODUCTS
| Therapeutics: |
Dosage: |
Mechanism/Purpose: |
| Chinese Herbal Equine Tonic9 |
1 scoop, bid |
Regulates the immune system, protects from bacterial and viral diseases, especially upper respiratory infections. |
| Equine Antioxidant9 |
1 scoop, bid |
Balanced antioxidant formula. |
| Equine Chinese Herbal Performance Tonic9 |
1/2 - 2/3 scoop, bid |
Helps the overall metabolism of the older horse, improves weight. |
| Flax/Hemp Oil |
3 tablespoons, sid |
Anti-inflammatory, stabilizes cellular membranes. |
| Glucosamine Sulfate9 |
2-4 grams, sid |
Stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans. |
| Vitamin C with flavonoids9 |
4-8 grams, sid |
Supports the immune system. |
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