New Zealand’s Best: Help Your Cat Feel Young Again

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You may be surprised to know that 61% of cats over the age of 6 suffer from arthritis. As cats age, this number is even higher: 90% of cats over the age of 12 have some form of arthritis. Since cats spend a lot of their time jumping and climbing, their joints, especially weight-baring joints like the shoulders, hips, elbows, knees and ankles, are repeatedly absorbing a lot of impact, and this can lead to joint damage – particularly in larger cats or overweight cats.

Feline arthritis is a degenerative joint disease. The cartilage within the joint is worn down, leading to inflammation, pain and decreased quality of life. But cats are mysterious and stoic. It’s often hard to know what they are feeling, and if they are in pain, they tend to suffer in silence. So, how do you know if your cat might be living with joint pain?

Signs of feline arthritis include:

• A reluctance to jump down
• Trouble going up or down stairs
• Sleeping in places that are easier to access than their normal spots
• Difficulty using the litter box
• Over-grooming of certain joints
• Acting irritable when petted or handled.

Although it is often challenging to diagnose arthritis in cats, if you notice any of these changes, you should first see your vet. He or she may be able to detect pain or swelling in certain joints, or may even recommend taking x-rays to confirm the diagnosis.

How to treat feline arthritis

While your vet can prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID’s) or other pain medications, they often come with potentially harmful side effects like gastrointestinal ulcers or kidney problems, especially in cats who already have other health issues. Thankfully, there are also pain-relieving options that are safe, effective, and completely natural.

Technyflex® Feline from New Zealand’s Best

Technyflex® Feline from New Zealand’s Best is a nutritional supplement made from 100% Green Lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus,) which is a shellfish that only grows in the pure ocean waters of New Zealand. Using only the best green lipped mussels and the highest standards of quality and purity in manufacturing, the mussel meat is dried into a powder, and then put into capsules. The unique nutritional content of the mussel makes it very effective as a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. It has a combination of omega-3 essential fatty acids not found anywhere else, and these omega-3’s are powerful inflammation fighters. The green lipped mussel also contains glucosamine and chondroitin which are building blocks of joint cartilage, along with a variety of healthy vitamins and minerals. Together, they work to relieve the pain and inflammation caused by joint disease and arthritis safely, effectively, and naturally.

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