Dog-Gone Pain Canine and Feline Joint Formula by American BioSciences -60 ct chewable tablets

Dog-Gone Pain Canine and Feline Joint Formula by American BioSciences -60 ct chewable tablets

The Whole Dog Journal - 2006 Editor's Choice Winner!

Dog-Gone Pain is formulated and tested by leading veterinarians and herbalists to provide your dog or cat superior relief from joint pain and inflammation. The unique blend of herbs and shark cartilage support degenerated joints and connective tissues. Dog-Gone Pain helps to revitalize your pet so they can be active and mobile again. Stiff achy joints reduce your pet's enjoyment of life both physically and mentally. When everyday activities such as running walking or jumping or getting in and out of the car become painful ordeals your pet may withdraw socially due to the discomfort. Let DGP help your pet become the same carefree member of the family he or she once was, and wants to be again. And, DGP works very fast with most people reporting significant results in a week or less. Available in 60ct chewable tablets.

DGP is all natural and extremely safe with no reported adverse side-effects, either in clinical testing or in real world use in the thousands of dogs that take DGP. On the other hand, NSAID's (ie. Rimadyl, Metacam, Deramaxx etc) that can have significant side-effects ranging from gastrointestinal problems, vomiting and diarrhea to kidney and/or liver damage. Over the counter aspirins or other pain relievers should never be given to pets, especially cats. Aspirin and other pain relievers can be fatal to cats.

IMPORTANT NOTE: NSAID's should never be stopped abruptly especially if your pet has been taking it on a regular basis. American BioSciences suggests that your pet be weaned off the NSAID while properly dosing with DGP. The "weaning" process involves reducing the dosage of the NSAID by 1/4 every other day (while dosing with the DGP) and finally weaning off the NSAID completely in a week or less. American BioSciences does not recommend using DGP in conjunction with NSAID's for ongoing treatment, only during the conversion/weaning process.

Note: Please read ingredient descriptions for important safety information.

• Soothes aching joints
• Helps control inflammation
• Supports connective tissue repair
• Strengthens immune function
• Enhances mobility and demeanor

Quality you can be sure of: DGP is produced under the strictest pharmaceutical guidelines at an Australian government-approved facility. Batch to batch testing guarantee consistency and effectiveness.

Directions for use and dosages: Give orally or can also be crushed and added to food

• Dogs and cats under 15lbs give 1/2 tablet daily
• Dogs and cats over 15lbs give 1 tablet for every 30lbs of body weight daily

Ingredients: 600mg per serving

Feverfew: widely used in herbal medicine sine the time of teh ancient Greeks to calm hysteria, control inflammation and reduce pain, particularly with migraine headaches. Modern research confirms that feverfew is a serotonin antagonist, which accounts for its calming effects, it reduces the synthesis of prostaglandins with far reaching anti-inflammatory effects, suppresses leukotriene release by basophis, mast cells, macrophages and lung tissue that participate in allergic reaction, and lowers the production of thromboxanes by platelets which inhibits vascular and broncial smooth muscle contractions and platelet aggregation. Research has shown it to be non-toxic, but because of its effect on platelet aggregation, which can increase blood clotting time, caution should be used with combining it with anti-clotting drugs.

Celery Seed: widely in herbal medicine and foods, and is listed by the FDA as GRAS* . In herbal medicine it is used for rheumatism, arthritis, gout, fluid retention and to calm digestion and stimulate appetite. Medical and scientific research confirm the safety of celery seed and show it provides potent anti-inflammatory effects, reduces uric acid in the blood and aids liver function by protecting liver cells from chemical toxins and lowering cholesterol.

Wheatgrass: is common wheat harvested in the sprouting stage at seven days of growth. It is a concentrated food source, rich in chlorophyll, amylase, lipase, superoxide dismutase and other enzymes, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassm and more than 80 minerals, 18 amino acids, beta carotene and many vitamins. It has been widely used since the 1930's when U.S. research showed that it was beneficial as a dietary supplement for animals. There have been no reports of side-effects or interference with any drugs, and no contraindications. Wheatgrass is not a problem for pets with allergies to wheat. Wheatgrass is harvested before the wheat allergen is formed.

Boswelia: also know as Frankincense, has long been used in European and Indian herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Recent research shows benefits in osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and ulcerative colitis. Studies are underway for its use in the treatment of gliomas and other cancers. It has been shown to block the production of pro-inflammatory leukotrienes, but unlike other NSAIDs, it does not disrupt glycosaminoglycan synthesis which can accelerate damage to cartilage. Research shows that it is non-toxic and no adverse events have been reported.

Bromelain: is a mixture of protein-digesting enzymes made from the stem of the pineapple and is listed by the FDA as GRAS*. It is useful for digestive disorders and a wide range of conditions associated with inflammation caused by infection or injury. Animal and human research show that it modulates inflammation by preventing the build up of bradykinins and kalldins that cause swelling and helps speed woulnd healing related to surgery or trauma. Toxicity studies show that it is safe, but it has been shown to enhance absorption of antibiotics and anticoagulants and should be used with caution combined with these medications.

Papain: is a protein digesting enzyme derived from the milky sap of unripe papaya. It is cultivated in Australia and tropical regions throughout the world and used in cooking as a meat tenderizer and an herbal treatment to aid digestion, combat intestinal parasites. Research shows that it is non-toxic and it is listed by the FDA as GRAS*.

Corydalis Root: is an herb that originated in China and is cultivated throughout the Pacific Rim. It is used in traditional medicine as a tonic for the circulatory system and for its pain relieving and calming effects. Scientists have isolated a number of active ingredients that show a wide range of actions on the nervous system. In human research, a double-blind study showed that heart arrhythmia patients exhibited significant improvement. Other studies showed improvement in sleep in insomnia patients without sedative like side effects, and showed it was effective reducing nerve pain, and pain from dysmenorrheal and headache. Toxicity studies show that it is an exceptionally safe herb, no adverse effects have been reported and no herb-drug interactions are suspected.

Cayenne: is red-pepper used commonly in many of the world's culinary and medicinal traditions and is listed by the FDA as GRAS*. Studies of traditional use in ethnic groups around the world show associated benefits in terms of the gastrointestinal health, thermoregulation and nutritional uptake. Analysis of its constituents reveal many active dietary photochemicals that exhibit potent anti-viral, antibacterial, anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic effects. Human studies show that oral use decreased appetite and subsequent protein and fat intake, and stimulated carbohydrate metabolism at rest or during exercise. All adverse events relate to the external use of cayenne in pepper spray or accidental over exposure to the skin. There were no adverse effects due to ingestion and no herb-drug interactions.

Tumeric: native of India and grown throughout the Pacific, has long been used as a spice and medicinal herb as a digestive aid, for fever, infection dysentery, arthritis, jaudice, liver and gall bladder problems. In terms of modern research, there are more than 100 published peer-reviewed studies on this herb, establishing tumeric's hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and antimicrobial properties. It is also used in cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders and to speed wound healing. Many of these benefits are attributed to its anti-inflammatory activity resulting from the down regulation of COX-2 enzymes and the cytokines TNF and IL-1, and its antioxidant activity that supports higher activity of the enzymes superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase, demonstrated to protect hemoglobin from oxidation and inhibit lipid perioxidation. These mechanisms have also demonstrated nematocidal, anti-protozoal, anti-bacterial activity, anti-viral and anti-tumor activity. It is listed by the FDA as GRAS*.

Shark Cartilage: is the skeletal material of shark and has been consumed as a health food in traditional Chinese medicine for its broad anti-aging benefits. Recent scientific studies have confirmed its benefits for the treatment and prevention of degenerative joint disease. It is an excellent dietary source of chondroitin sulfate and other glycoaminoglycans that rebuild cartilage, and calcium, magnesium, phosphorus zinc and other bone building minerals. No sharks are caught in the manufacture of this product, the sharks used are harvested for sale as seafood and the cartilage is a by-product. Toxicity studies have shown it to be safe and non-toxic in all but extremely high doses.

Proprietary Blend of Native Australian Herbs: legally the actual herbs in the "blend" cannot be divulged because they are proprietary, but be assured that they are well researched and often used herbs that add to the overall health benefits of DGP. The blend works to help aid digestion, ease joint stiffness, stimulate the immune system and contain antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

*GRAS"Generally Recognized As Safe" is a designation applied by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) after review of toxicology and other safety data for compounds, allowing their use as food additives.