Animal Health and the Law
Much of the information about animal treatment and health found on the Internet
comes from the USA. It is important to realise that the Laws
in the UK are very different and what is OK overseas, is often against the Law
in the UK - see the links down the right-hand side of this page.
Horses feature prominently on this site but in most cases Complementary Therapies
apply equally to dogs, cats and other animals and pets.
It's just that many of the advances in Veterinary Medicine have come about through
research funded (either directly or indirectly) by the equine industry so there
is more information/research available with an equine "bias". In many
cases, innovations have been developed in the field of Equine Veterinary Medicine
and then been modified and transferred to the treatment of dogs and other animals.
You can find details of many Complementary Veterinary Therapies:- by using
the buttons down the left of the page - marked Chiropractic,
Osteopathy, Physiotherapy,
Massage, Herbs (herbal
medicine) including Ayurveda and the use of Indian Herbs following Ayurvedic
traditions, Acupuncture and Homeopathy.
Hydrotherapy is swimming (!) and this section
reports on the health benefits to dogs and horses. The page about Supplements
gives information about Nutraceuticals - nutritional supplements for dogs and
horses such as chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine
which have proved effective in the treatment of disease like arthritis
and other forms of DJD (degenerative joint disease) in dogs,
horses, lameness and improvement in performance. Some of the therapies can only
be given by a veterinary surgeon whilst others, mainly
those involving manipulation, can be given under veterinary referral by a suitably
trained and qualified Practitioner.
Throughout this site we refer to "your animal" and as most of the
holistic therapies featured here apply, mainly although not exclusively, to
equines and canines - for "your animal" please read "dogs"
and/or "horses".
Check our links to Veterinary health resources.
Cortaflex
- beyond chondroitin and glucosamine sulphate
Cortaflex is the number one selling joint supplement in the world - for horses,
dogs, cats and humans. It is proven to be more effective than any other glucosamine
sulphate and chondroitin sulphate supplement because its unique formulation.
Glucosamine and chondroitin molecules are too large to pass effectively from
the bloodstream into the cells where they are needed. Instead of these large
molecules, Cortaflex contains the much smaller amino-acids and aminosaccharides
from which glucosamine and chondroitin are made.
These smaller molecules easily pass into the cells and enable the cells to
make their own glucosamine and chondroitin. You can
learn more about this mechanism on our page about glucosamine
sulphate.
We have a secure online shop selling Cortaflex for dogs & cats including
the new Canine Joint Care formula,
Cortaflex for horses and Cortaflex
for humans as well as other health products from Equine
America - the makers of Cortaflex!
We also have a new website, giving more information about Cortaflex.
Most people know that glucosamine sulphate is good for the joints - just look
at all the glucosamine supplements on the shelves of health food shops and animal
feed shops - but do you know how glucosamine works? Do you know that there is
a big problem because of the size
of glucosamine molecules... a problem that means it doesn't work as effectively
as it could?
See our article about glucosamine sulphate and
you will see how this problem can be overcome and find out what makes the world's
top selling glucosamine supplement work more effectively than the others - for
your horse, your dog, even for you!
Our section about Ragwort shows you what it looks
like, explains the Laws - Control of Weeds Act 1959 and Ragwort Control Act
2004 - and how you can get rid of this poisonous weed from your area. There
is also a new Code of Practice on How to Prevent the Spread of Ragwort...
Most formulations of Cortaflex now contain hyaluronic acid - a major component
of synovial fluid (joint oil). This is essential for absorbing concussion in
the joints and and provides cartilage with the essential nutrients and lubrication
for free movement of the joints. Find out more about hyaluronic
acid.
