DOG'S ARTHRITIS DIET AHEAD OF THE PACK

World Arthritis Month – October 2006

Arthritis is a very common condition, which affects one in seven South Africans and hundreds of millions of people worldwide.  It is also a serious concern for man's best friend, and is the most common cause of chronic pain in adult dogs.  However, when it comes to managing the disease nutritionally our four legged friends are ahead of the pack.  
 
Indeed the first food developed using clinically proven nutrigenomics technology was made by scientists to help dogs with arthritis.  The pioneering canine arthritis diet contains very high levels of the omega 3 fatty acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) which has been shown to help slow down the progression of this devastating joint disease.  The high levels of omega 3 fatty acids also reduce joint inflammation and therefore pain.

"The nutrients in the diet literally block the genes that produce cartilage destroying enzymes, and thus protect the joints from further damage," explains Dr Guy Fyvie, veterinary consultant for Hill's Pet Nutrition.

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Stellenbosch Youth Orchestra holds their annual symphony in aid of Animal Welfare Stellenbosch on 7 October at 20h00.  Tickets sell at R45 per person and this is really worthwile attending.  These kids are truly talented.  It will be held at the Attie van Wyk Auditorium in Stellenbosch.  Anyone interested can contact Julia on 855 4839 or 082 725 4213.

Garden Tour at Old Nectar

Also not to be missed is a beautiful garden tour with Una van der Spuy at Old Nectar.  Una is 94 this year and still as spritely as ever.  It's worthwile just coming to see her, let alone her magnificent gardens.  She gives a great tour and talks about the plants, when they were planted and how the old homestead came about.  Tickets sell at R50 per person and again, people can contact Julia directly.  The dates are 23 October AND 26 October.  Starts at 10h00 and finishes up at about 12pm with tea.

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