Celadrin is a drug that has been designed based on a carbon fatty acids matrix and scientifically rearranged. The drug is administered to help damaged joints and improve their mobility. Celadrin was intended for human use to help with muscle pain and osteoarthritis. It became the treatment of choice for muscle and ligament pain in sports medicine. Celadrin is also used in veterinarian medicine to help animals suffering from arthritis. Celadrin does not have the side effects specific to traditional anti-inflammatory drugs.
Celadrin for Dogs
Celadrin helps cell membranes and lubricates joints to help restore their flexibility and elasticity. It acts as an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Celadrin has several applications in human medicine, but proved very useful in veterinary medicine as well. In dogs, Celadrin is mainly used as a treatment for arthritis. It helps relief dogs of back, joint or ligament pain. It is also efficient in the treatment of injuries or stiff joints.
Celadrin is also efficient in treating arthritis because it lubricates the joins and restores the cell membranes.
How Celadrin Treats Arthritis in Dogs
Arthritis is a common disease affecting mainly older dogs. Arthritis is a degenerative disease caused by joint degeneration due mainly to improper lubrication and insufficient membrane fluidity. Traditional treatments for arthritis in dogs include anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS or acetaminophen). These drugs can have serious side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting or gastric ulcers.
Studies have shown that celadrin and glucosamine make a very efficient remedy for arthritis (osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis). Celadrin reduces the inflammation in the joints while glucosamine restores the damaged cartilage. Celadrin prevents the inflammation of the endothelial cells. It also controls the production of immune factors involved in the inflammatory response of the body. Celadrin restores joint flexibility due to its lubricating properties and allows the cell membranes to recover by providing the necessary lipids.
Celadrin in conjunction with glucosamine are used to:
- Alleviate inflammation
- Build new cartilage
- Restore the functionality of the joints
- Relief the joints from pain
Studies showed that the condition of the dogs with arthritis improved within 30 days after starting the Celadrin treatment. The dogs under this type of treatment become more active, move faster and are able to climb stairs.
Administration of Celadrin in Dogs
Celadrin should be dosed according to the dog’s weight. Dogs under 10 kg should be given 1 capsule per day. The dosage increases by 1 capsule per each 10 kg of body weight: dogs weighing or less 20 kg should get 2 capsules and so on. Capsules can be given to the dog as such or they can be opened and the content can be mixed with food. Consult your veterinarian for the best treatment plan for your dog.
Side Effects of Celadrin
Celadrin is a safe medication. No side effects have been reported. The fatty acids it contains are well tolerated by dogs. Toxicity tests have proven its safety for veterinarian use. It can be used as a long term treatment.