Our companion animals are suffering the same joint pain that we do and usually for the same reason--aging. Beale, a veterinarian with more than 10 years of studying osteoarthritis in animals, and Adderly, a health reporter and coauthor of
The Arthritis Cure, show in this new book how a combination of nutritional supplements can halt, reverse, or even cure the pain of arthritis. Beginning with two chapters that define and explain exactly what arthritis is and how it affects dogs and cats, the authors move on to discuss painkillers and the fact that they will not cure arthritis. The meat of the book is in the next three chapters describing the cure--glucosamine and chondroitin--and supportive measures, such as painkillers, a healthy diet, and mineral supplements. The remaining chapters discuss other types of arthritis treatments, the value of exercise, and the aging pet in general. This sensibly written book will help pet owners to provide over-the-counter care for their arthritic animals, and, in conjunction with veterinary care, should enhance the lives of aging pets.
Nancy Bent
About the Author
"Brian Beale, D.V.M., D.A.C.V.S., is a veterinarian who has practiced for thirteen years and spent more than ten years researching osteoarthritis in animals. He lives in Richmond, Texas.
Brenda Adderly, M.H.A., is coauthor of the New York Times #1 bestseller The Arthritis Cure, Maximizing the Arthritis Cure, and The Fat Blocker Diet, and author of The Complete Guide to Pills. She is a senior executive at the Rand Corporation and has worked in HMO and managed-care consulting, as well as for the United States Public Health Service in the Department of Health and Human Services."