Arthritis can cause dogs and cats to become stiff or lame, they struggle to get to their feet in the morning or cry out in pain if they move the wrong way. Arthritis or joint inflammation occurs in dogs most commonly when there are degenerative changes in malformed joints, such as with hip Dysplasia. Arthritis can also result from trauma, infection or immune-mediated disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. Very little arthritis is seen in cats. Although some purebred cats are known to have joint problems. When cats do have chronic pain the most common cause is osteoarthritis. Trying to find pain relief for pets with arthritis can be difficult and most veterinarians prescribe aspirin but it has the potential for gastrointestinal problems, such as hemorrhaging or even ulcers. Cats have it even worse because of their unique physiology, which doesn't always respond well to medicines that benefit dogs and humans. There are no medicines licensed for use in cats to treat chronic pain. Most NSAIDs such as aspirin, Tylenol, Aleve and ibuprofen are toxic to cats, because the feline liver is unable to break down and process the chemicals. Consequently, cats can't rid themselves of the toxic byproducts of those chemicals. A single dose of aspirin or another NSAIDS can be fatal to a cat.
"CATS & ASPIRIN: Cats and Dogs in general cannot tolerate salicylic acid products and that includes white willow bark and wintergreen, which probably has some white willow bark in it." Syn-flex 1500 has white willow bark and should not be given to cats. If you are buying for your pet, please buy original Syn-flex,or New Beef Flavor Syn-flex for Pets.
Approximately 25-30% of family pets suffer from osteoarthritis and many family pets suffer from joint pain. The stiffness, pain and swelling in a pet with arthritis is really no different than what you as a human being would experience, except our pets lack the ability to communicate their pain. So pet's do what they can by being less playful, hiding away, becoming more aggressive or simply refusing to be as active as before. This is not your pet's fault. Many times, older pets that have slowed down have degenerated cartilage in their joints, leading to pain that can be eased with Syn-flex.
Please note: Pets should not be given White Willow Bark that is in the Syn-flex 1500. Please use Original Synflex or New Beef Flavor Syn-flex for Pets, if you are purchasing for your Pet.

For smaller dogs, yowling or grumbling when lifted or handled
Limping
Lameness
Stiffness
Increased sensitivity to touch or handling
Difficulty climbing stairs
Hiding or disappearing from sight
Whining or making noises for no other reason
Reluctance or slowness in getting up from a lying or sitting position
Marked decline in energy during walks, play or runs.

Types of Arthritis Common in Pets:
Auto Immune Arthritis
Hip Dysplasia
Hypertrophic Arthritis
Infectious Arthritis
Inflammatory Arthritis
DegenerativeJoint Disease
Acute Traumatic Arthritis
Knee Stifle
Kneecap Dislocation
Osteoarthritis
Osteochondrosis
Shoulder Degeneration
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Traumatic Arthritis

For an explanation of each, click here.

The Typical Veterinarian Response

If your pet is showing any of the above signs, it is always a good idea to take your pet to the vet. They will be able to tell you exactly which type of arthritis your pet has (listed above).

A typical response to these conditions (if diagnosed) by a veterinarian is to prescribe NSAIDS (aspirin, aleve, motrin, etc.) for pain. In the more severe cases, steroids or even surgery may be suggested. The use of NSAIDS (and even veterinarians will agree), is not without some element of risk. Just as in the case of humans, pets run the risk of side effects even though they do get some pain relief. It goes without saying that the use of steroids and/or surgery poses even greater risks.

Side effects of NSAIDS include stomach ulcers and liver damage. COX-II Inhibitors have been shown to increase chance of heart attacks and strokes. Furthermore, while these treatments do reduce the pain, they do nothing to treat the disease.

There Is An Alternative...

More progressive veterinarians who are knowledgeable about recent studies, clinical trials, and overwhelmingly positive patient response will know that glucosamine not only eases pain, but also aids in rehabilitating damaged cartilage. While of course, the comfort of your pet is paramount in your mind, glucosamine (in the right form and quality combined with other "driving" and synergistic ingredients) not only eases the pain quickly, but it goes to the root of the disease and retards its progression.

Glucosamine when combined with the appropriate ingredient mix will ease your pet's arthritis pain in about ten to fifteen days. In extremely severe cases, it may take as long as thirty days. What should not be overlooked is that this can be accomplished without the dangerous side effects of NSAIDS and COX-II inhibitors.

It must be stressed that these kinds of results will only be seen if you are using an extremely high-grade liquid glucosamine formulation. The use of pills or capsules is not going to produce these kinds of results. A pharmaceutical quality liquid formula is recommended for maximum effectiveness, absorption, and minimum time to relief.

It is also important to understand that in order to maximize both the impact on pain relief and rehabilitation, other ingredients are essential. Those ingredients include: bromelain, boswellin; omega 3 & 6 fatty acids; and manganese ascorbate, among others. These and other ingredients play a major role in both easing pain and in the rebuilding process.

Our recommendation for easing arthritis pain and hip dysplasia in dogs and cats, is a liquid glucosamine formula called Syn-flex.

	Testimonial - September 21, 2009
	My 2yr old pit-bull Lexie was barely able to walk because of her back hips and legs. Only after a couple of weeks taking the Syn-flex she is running like she use to and playing with her brother and sisters and really back to the way she use to be before the trouble with her hips and legs. Thank you so much for this product!! It saved my dogs life. The shipping was VERY FAST and I will definitely be ordering again….This is my 2nd order!! Thanks again!! Theresa L. Clover, South Carolina

	MORE SUCCESS!!
	Hi, My name is Judith M. I have been ordering your product for several years now for my dogs. It is a FANTASTIC product! My shepard mix was having so much trouble getting up from her bed and my Bichon had a limp from arthritis in his shoulder, the vet wanted to put both of them on a very dangerous arthritis medication. But I did my research and found your site. And the rest is history. I started giving them Syn-Flex and it is amazing. It is a God send and I tell everyone about it!! Sincerely, Judy

	Real Life Results!!
	I received my order last Saturday and my dog, Mouse, a 7 year old Japanese Chin, is very finicky. For the last two months, she has not been herself. She has been much quieter and not as loving. One day when I reached down to pet her, she cried out as if she was in pain. The vet suggested I try giving her a pain pill and she acted much better. I did not want to keep her on that type of medication as there are too many side effects and it is only masking the problem. I tried giving her Glycoflex pills, but she refused them even when disguised in food. So I decided to look for a liquid form. I was surprised to find that the liquid is better absorbed and when I found your product, I ordered it right away. It arrived quicker than expected and I gave Mouse her first dose Saturday afternoon. Starting Sunday I gave her a dose in the morning and and at night, after I fed her. She LOVES it and looks forward to taking it, but best of all she is almost her old self. She is again getting on the furniture and spinning around before she goes out the door. This little dog is very,very special, she was born here on the morning of 9/11. I gave her to my best friend, who spoiled her to death. When she died four years ago, Mouse came back to me. I am so happy and have been telling everyone about the Synflex and your fast shipping. THANK YOU!!! Jaclyn H New York

and another...

Petey

Thank you ever so much for your expedient reply....calling me. I appreciate this very much.......and as I said, I'm so very pleased with the Syn-flex results with my Coton, Petey.
Lois B.
Maryland

	more kind words ...
	I found out about SynFlex on a Goggle search for a beloved yellow lab who I share with my friend Dan. I live in WI – at that time Bailey was with Dan, his owner, in VA. You helped me ship it directly to VA so Dan could get Bailey started on it asap. Dan told a few people at work about it and I've since heard they were putting in group orders. I am happy hear they are all having such good results. Bailey is in WI right now and was able to hunt a bit and is walking pretty good these days. Thanks again for the great service Aly! Suzanne B West Allis WI

Original Syn-flex for Pets	NEW Beef Flavored Syn-flex for Pets

Original Pet	Ingredients Per 1/4 oz.	New Beef
1250 mg	Glucosamine HCL and Glucosamine Sulfate	1500 mg
25 mg	Shark Cartilage (20% Chondroitin Sulfate)	25 mg
8 mg	Boswellin	8 mg
3 mg	Yucca Powder	3 mg
5 mg	Manganese (Ascorbate)	5 mg
1 mg	Bromelain	1 mg
5 mg	Vitamin C	0 mg
5 mg	Omega 3 Fatty Acid	5 mg
1.67 mg	Omega 6 Fatty Acid	1.67 mg
80 IU	Vitamin A	80 IU
2 IU	Vitamin E	2 IU

Other ingredients: purified water,fructose,xanthan gum,
gum arabic, polysorbate, cabbage dye

(The Beef flavored Synflex comes from all-natural concentrated beef broth.)

	My Dog Sandy ...
	October 2, 2009 I have a golden retriever named Sandy. Sandy was born with a hip that didn't fully develop. She began to have problems on stairs and getting up when she was two years old. She was placed on glucosamine/chondroitin pills and that seemed to work well until she was five years old. Then the difficulty started all over again. They tried her on a medication which she had an adverse reaction to. She has now been on Synflex for two years and she has no problem on stairs, she can get up without any problem, and she walks four to five miles a day. She became a puppy again after being on Synflex. I recommend it to everyone I know who happens to mention that their dog has an arthritic problem. Susan R. Salem NH

Remember, Please adopt your next pet from your local shelter.

Weight of Pet (lbs.)	Recommended Daily Dosage (Double first ten days)	Bottle will last (days)
0-10	1/32oz. ( .2 teaspoons)	256
10-40	1/16oz. ( .4 teaspoons)	128
40-100	1/8oz. (.75 teaspoons)	64
100 and up	1/4oz. (1.5 teaspoons)	32

Note: It can be difficult to measure the smaller doses. If using a syringe, the dosage would be 1 ml-cc for .2 tsp or 2 ml for the .4 tsp. dose. Personally, we use a 1/4 teaspoon for pets under 10 pounds and 1/2 teaspoon for pets 10-40 lbs.

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