kayla1 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Just following on from a comment in another thread about wheat being an inflammatory agent, which other foods should be avoided for older dogs with arthritis/other issues? Also, are there any foods with anti-inflammatory properties that may help older dogs? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Pure virgin coconut oil is supposed to have anti-inflammatory properties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I am really impressed by the grain free Earthborn Holistic Ocen Catch and Primitive diets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara8430 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I've heard pineapple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Miss Emma Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I have been told that apple cider vinegar and parsley are both natural anti-inflammatories. And even if they're not they certainly didn't seem to do any harm to my old girl!! I was also told to feed lamb rather than beef as the process of breaking down the beef was "hotter" than lamb, so added heat to the body. I have no idea if this is at all true, but my dog preferred lamb and chicken anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Food high in omega 3's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Have a look at this website for food energetics chart according to traditional Chinese medecine Herbsmith Food Energetic Chart PME I think you have your information confused - lamb is HOT, as is chicken; beef & roo are neutral, rabbit & duck are cooling. Yes, Tara8430 is on the right track - bromelain (found in pineapple) is an anti-inflammatory; also the spice turmeric (curcumin) has been extensively researched & has been found to benefit arthritis & cancer sufferers, likewise luteolin (in parsley, celery, capsicum, artichoke, basil) & apogenin (also celery & parsley). Supplements such as vitamins C, E & A have anti-inflammatory properties. Boswellin & yucca have also been used for centuries to support joint health, & manganese (ascorbate) enhances the effect of glucosamine & chondroitin. Inevitablue is right in citing omega 3s & omega 6s. The body converts lineolic acid into GLA which can help reduce joint inflammation. I have always fed as varied a diet as possible, we can certainly help by providing our dogs with anti-oxidants & bioflavanoids to support their immune systems & protect their DNA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayla1 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks for the replies. Trifecta - thanks for the info and link, I'll read up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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