Jump for Joynts

[NancyK]

My yorkie has an occasional shoulder issue thanks to a pit bull attack a few years ago. It acts up once in awhile. He is almost 17. I used the product Jump for Joynts by Adored Beast during one of his recent flare ups. I gave it for 2 weeks twice a day and he is back to normal. However, my concern with this product is that it is 15 percent alcohol and the same dosage is advised for all size dogs. I am wondering if this is a concern for small dogs. He seemed to tolerate it well but started having loose stool at the end of two weeks.

Nancy

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Almost 17 Yay!

my concern with this product

Yes, the alcohol can also be a concern, depending on individual sensitivity and the quantity of alcohol.

IMHO, the bigger concern is the giving of multiple remedies at once. By definition, this is not homeopathy unless the combination is proven.

Combination products, like other supplements and drugs can "work" to relieve symptoms.

However as I think you know Nancy, getting rid of symptoms is not the same as treating their cause.

Combination remedies are fine as long as the pet parent knows that they are palliating (covering up) symptoms.

Quality of life from birth to death is key.

 

[NancyK]

Almost 17 Yay!


Yes, the alcohol can also be a concern, depending on individual sensitivity and the quantity of alcohol.

IMHO, the bigger concern is the giving of multiple remedies at once. By definition, this is not homeopathy unless the combination is proven.

Combination products, like other supplements and drugs can "work" to relieve symptoms.

However as I think you know Nancy, getting rid of symptoms is not the same as treating their cause.

Combination remedies are fine as long as the pet parent knows that they are palliating (covering up) symptoms.

Quality of life from birth to death is key.

Thanks Dr. Jeff.

My yorkie was injured in a pit bull attack a few years ago and had a fox tail abscess a few years later in the same area. He does well normally although it acts up occasionally. He is almost 17 and I suspect some arthritis there because it shows as pain upon rising. The Jump for Joynts did alleviate symptoms but is not something I want to use longterm. I need something to have on hand for when it acts up which isn't very often. I am looking into PEA. I am not sure if there is much I can do at this point to reverse the damage which is the root cause of the problem, however I do want to alleviate pain if it acts up again.

Nancy