Page 10 - Palm City Spotlight - May '24

Page 10, Palm City Spotlight

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Osteoarthritis Management In destruction, stimulation of cartilage repair and increasing and shockwave therapy, offers a comprehensive strategy for
Dogs And Cats joint lubrication. Adequan is given twice weekly just under managing OA in dogs and cats. By addressing the underlying
inflammation, supporting joint health and promoting tissue
the skin for one month and then once to twice monthly
thereafter for maintenance. More recently, Solensia (cat) and repair, pet owners can help alleviate pain and improve the
Librela (dogs) injections were released into the market for quality of their pet’s life. However, it’s essential to consult
managing long-term pain. These are monoclonal antibodies with a veterinarian before initiating any treatment regimen,
against a substance called “nerve growth factor,” which is as individualized care tailored to the specific needs of the
involved in the development of chronic pain. Injections pet is paramount for optimal outcomes. With proper care and
are given monthly, and 77 percent of pet owners report attention, pets with OA can lead happier, healthier lives for
improvement in function with this treatment. years to come.
Shockwave therapy has emerged as a novel and effective Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
treatment modality for OA in both dogs and cats. This is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
noninvasive therapy involves the application of high-energy pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
acoustic waves to the affected joints, stimulating tissue repair physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
and reducing inflammation. Shockwave therapy has been extensive diagnostics and emergency service, Palm City
shown to improve pain scores, increase range of motion, and Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
What we often hear as vets during an exam is “She is just enhance overall quality of life in pets suffering from OA. care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
slowing down some, starting to show her age. She wakes Shockwave therapy can be combined with physical therapy For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
up and limps for a few minutes or it takes her a while to get and an exercise program for best results. palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
up, but once she gets going she gets better.” Although this Combining these approaches – conventional medications – at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
is a normal age-related process that unfortunately most of NSAIDS, dietary management, supplementation, monoclonal
us can relate to as humans, it often is a sign of degenerative antibody and hyaluronic acid injections, physical therapy
joint disease, or what is commonly known as osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common yet debilitating condition
often leading to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility. While Treasure Coast Outdoors
conventional treatments like medication and surgery are
widely utilised, a growing body of evidence suggests that
holistic approaches incorporating diet, supplements, physical Get Involved! If there is something that you want to comment on,
therapy and shockwave therapy can offer promising avenues you can take a day trip, or email all of the commissioners
for managing OA in our beloved pets. By Jim Weix at https://myfwc.com/contact/fwc-office/senior-staff/
Diet plays a pivotal role in the management of OA. A Ever wonder how that commissioners/.
balanced diet can help control weight, reducing the strain goofy regulation suddenly You can also see who the commissioners are at https://
on joints and slowing the progression of the disease. became law? In many myfwc.com/about/commission/commissioners/.
Incorporating omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in cases, it was the result In a perfect world, commissioners would be chosen
fish oil, can help decrease inflammation and alleviate of the Florida Fish and by the governor based on their vast experience in fish
joint pain. Supplements are another integral component of Wildlife Commission and wildlife management. In the real world, it is based on
OA management. Glucosamine and chondroitin are well- (FWC). Sometimes a bad their campaign contributions. In other words, they might
known supplements that support joint health by promoting idea got traction because be clueless. That is where you come in.
cartilage repair and reducing inflammation. Additionally, nobody spoke up. We are in the South Region, which is comprised of
methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), hyaluronic acid and collagen According to the Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Glades, Hendry, Martin, Palm
supplements can provide further support by improving joint commission: “Stakeholder Beach, Collier, Broward, Monroe and Miami-Dade
lubrication and mobility. When used in conjunction with input is an important part of the FWC commission meeting counties. See https://myfwc.com/about/inside-fwc/s/.
proper diet and exercise, these supplements can help alleviate process. Because of this, FWC schedules commission Although it is tempting to not bother, you should keep
symptoms and improve overall joint function. meetings at different locations across the state and offers in mind that those opposed to fishing and hunting do take
Adequan is an injectable polysulfated glycosaminoglycan, individuals the opportunity to address the commission the time to push their agendas. Florida’s lack of a badly
which serves not only as a cartilage component used in about issues under consideration. FWC welcomes needed bear hunt is a perfect example.
healing but also as an anti-inflammatory agent. Adequan has participation at these meetings from all stakeholders.” Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
numerous beneficial effects for the arthritis patient, including The “stakeholder” they are talking about is you. conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. Jim is
the inhibition of harmful enzymes involving joint cartilage In some states, it is easy to attend meetings of groups included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Hall of
like this, but Florida is a big state, so attending meetings is Fame for helping restore thousands of acres of wetlands.
not always easy. You can get a schedule and planned agenda Jim is a broker associate with The Keyes Company. He
for the meetings at https://myfwc.com/about/commission/ can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or by email: jimweix@
commission-meetings/. jimweix.com.

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