Frequently Asked Questions: Doc Roy's® Aches Away
Revival Animal Health Educational Staff
What is methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)?
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a natural sulfur-containing compound. MSM is one of the building blocks for creating chondroitin in the animal's cartilage. It helps maintain the integrity of connective tissue, and it also has some anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing properties.
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What is joint cartilage?
Joint Cartilage is the joint surface your bones use to rotate on without grinding.
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How does Aches Away work?
When joints are inflamed, they swell and damage the lubricated surface of the joints. Wear, arthritis, and grinding with pain will result. Aches Away checks the inflammation and increases the lube between the joint surface. The results are less grinding, less damage, and pain-free walking.
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What is perna canaliculus?
Perna canaliculus or Green-Lipped Mussel is an edible shellfish that contains helpful levels of glucosamine and glycosaminoglycans. Perna canaliculus also contains eicosatetraenoic acids (ETAs), which are fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory effects and help reduce joint pain.
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Does Aches Away contain beef, chicken, or wheat?
No. It contains dried pork liver as a flavor.
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My dog just started Aches Away. What should I notice?
It takes a minimum of two weeks to increase lubrication and four weeks for full effect. If your dog is very sore, double the dose for the first two weeks. The first thing you see is easier movement and correct food placement without limping.
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What is manganese?
A mineral involved in many chemical processes in the body.
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What role do antioxidants play?
Antioxidants scavenge toxins out of the body that damage tissues.
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What is creatine?
Creatine is an amino acid that supplies energy to the muscle, which helps maintain skeletal muscle health. This helps the muscle work longer to make exercise more effective, making it beneficial for animals that may have muscle atrophy from arthritis.
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What if I miss a day or two of giving Aches Away? Do I have to start over with the double dosing?
Long term use keeps them comfortable. Missing a dose won't hurt if it doesn't happen weekly. If possible, do not miss a dose during the first four weeks of supplementation.
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What role do fatty acids play?
Omega 3 helps alleviate painful inflammation and swelling. Omega 6 keeps the tissue and skin pliable. Additional omega fatty acid supplements are recommended with the use of Aches Away during winter months when joint issues are at their peak.
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Are there any side effects?
No known side effects.
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Should I exercise my dog while he is on Aches Away?
Yes. The goal is to get them comfortable enough that they want to go for a walk. Movement is always good for joints and helps joint health.
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My dog's food contains glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, do I still need Aches Away?
Some diets have a base amount of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, but it is not enough to get lasing joint benefits for dogs with moderate to severe discomfort.
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What is the sodium content of Aches Away?
Aches Away contains approximately 3.4mg of sodium per tablet.
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Can the Aches Away line be used safely with Rimadyl, Deramaxx, aspirin, or other Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
Yes, Aches Away is commonly used to enhance pain relief in conjunction with NSAIDs.
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What role do amino acids play?
Amino Acids are protein building blocks. They are essential to heal tissue, but most diets are adequate if your dog's digestion is adequate.
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How long can dogs be kept on Aches Away supplements?
For life if needed.
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Can Aches Away be used during pregnancy?
Yes.
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What is glucosamine?
Glucosamine hydrochloride is a major building block of cartilage and is necessary for the construction of connective tissues. It helps by enhancing the body's ability to produce collagen and joint fluid.
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Can I give Aches Away to a diabetic dog?
Yes, and increasing exercise is very helpful to diabetis.
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Can these products be used in cats?
Aches Away is not labeled for cats.
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How do glucosamine and creatine in dog joint supplements work?
Glucosamine provides the building block of cartilage. Glucosamine is necessary for the construction and maintenance of cartilage, helping to synthesize the new and repair the old. It also prevents cartilage degeneration and health the damage that happens during regular activity or injury. Creatine is an amino acid that supplies energy to the muscle, which helps maintain skeletal muscle health. They work together by interrupting the inflammatory process resulting in increasing the lube of the joints. We aim to protect and promote regeneration of cartilage in the joint. They are classified as a "disease modifying agent" meaning they do not eliminate, but improve living with the disease of osteoarthritis.
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How are dog joint supplements different from human joint supplements?
The biggest difference is dosage. Canine joint supplements are dosed in correct sizes for dogs and are often flavored to make them more palatable to pets.
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