Jun 6, 2017   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Older and Wiser, Assisi Animal Health Discusses Aging in Canines

PINEHURST, N.C., June 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Assisi Animal Health, developer of the Assisi Loop®, an effective non-pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory device (NPAID®) that works as magnetic therapy for dogs, discusses how to make your senior dog more comfortable.

Time passes quickly, suddenly your young spirited walking companion is getting up more slowly, and seems reluctant to share in those ball fetching moments. If indeed, 1 human year equates to 7 in a dog, do the math! Here are 8 helpful hints to ease the aging pains:

    1. Make a "senior dog" appointment with your vet. Go armed with the symptoms
       and changes you are noticing and have a frank discussion on what you can
       do to help.
    2. Every breed, no matter size, needs to stay in condition. Exercise is key
       to fitness, regardless of age. If your dog is used to fast paced runs or
       ball throwing, change the routine to daily walks where you can easily
       observe fatigue or lameness.
    3. Acquire a new bed, one with upgraded cushioning and possibly even a
       therapeutic pillow. Re-position the bed so it is near where you spend the
       most time; this avoids your dog's desire to jump up on a couch or chair
       to be near you.
    4. If your home is difficult to access, consider a ramp to accommodate your
       dog's ease of getting onto the porch. Similarly, if the car door seems to
       cause your dog to hesitate, look into the many ramps available to ease
       your dog's entry.
    5. Change of diet is frequently used to help aging complaints. Today's dog
       food has helpful additives for joints and senior diets can assist in
       weight control. Ask your vet about additional supplements that might
       provide benefits for pain and inflammation.
    6. Keep your dog groomed.  Aging pets usually love the quiet time with you
       and when done consistently, the sessions can be short. This is also a
       great time to check for any abnormalities on your dog's body and deal
       with them before they become serious
    7. Wardrobe change! As dogs age, they frequently feel the extremes of hot
       and cold. If your dog is shaking or reluctant to go outside, consider
       buying a coat for cold weather.  Remember, shaving a dog that carries
       heavy coat is NOT a good answer to keeping cool.  Their coat is
       insulation and protects exposure from too much sun directly on the skin.
       Trimming is fine, but shaving to the skin should be avoided.
    8. If you have large expanses of tile or hardwood floors, use runners or
       throw rugs to help your elder statesman keep his footing.

When discussing stiffness or pain with your veterinarian, ask about the Assisi Loop, a non-pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory device (NPAID) that uses FDA cleared human technology for the control of pain and inflammation. Lightweight and easy to use, the Assisi Loop lets you "take the healing home."

Assisi Animal Health's clinical solutions complete the Circle of Care®--the collaboration of veterinarians and owners in animal health and healing. Our company helps veterinary professionals and owners improve the quality of life for companion animals using the Assisi Loop®, the non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical healing device that is based on the same FDA-cleared technology used on humans. The device uses low-level pulses of electromagnetic energy to reduce pain and swelling, and to enhance recovery.

Media Contact: Kaysie Dannemiller, Assisi Animal Health, 866-830-7342, kaysie.dannemiller@assisianimalhealth.com

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