Bramble Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Just wondering if anyone has any experience of using these, please (good or bad). I'm toying with the idea of getting one for Willow, more as a preventative (I know from an x-ray she had a while ago that she does have some arthritis/rheumatism, sorry, can't remember which developing) as she gets older. She occasionally gets some neck pain and I wondered if a magnetic collar might help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 We use magnetic boots on the horses and they really do make a difference. Not had any experience of the dog collars but a friend got a magnetic dog bed for her mastiff and it certainly seemed to have a positive effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thank you Kinsk, I'd noticed magnetic beds are also available so had wondered about those, the choice is a bit baffling though!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola O Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Hi. Both my doggies have a magnetic collar and they are brilliant. Millie is 17 yrs old and Freda is 15 yrs old. I got Millie's earlier this year as she was showing signs of really stiffening up on her back legs and it has made such a difference to her, she runs around like a 2 yr old (well, she did until her mini-stoke on Friday but she is recovering really well from that now). I then got Freda one 2 or 3 months ago as she was also starting to look 'uncomfortable' and again - brilliant results !! They also have a Glucosamine tablet and a cod liver oil tablet everyday as well. Mine are from 'www.magnets4health.co.uk' Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I know of lurcher folks who have used them and reported a positive difference, but I've heard more positive feedback about a supplement called Yumove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 A dog walker I often bump into uses Yumove for her older dog and thinks it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 People do report that magnetic collars or beds work well. Giving any glucosamine/chondroitin based product - there are masses of them(Yumove being one of them) works well. If you can get one that also contains Devils Claw, you may find that you get better results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I was given a month's worth of Yumove as a sample and tried it on Cyrus who is getting on a bit and can be a bit stiff; whilst he wasn't on it for long, I think his early morning stiffness (like me!) was a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I don't rate them as i have tried bracelets and back braces with them in with no affect. You could try: Pet sweater in cold weather Regular small walks rather than irregular long walks Swimming Slow jogging/trot Appropriate rest - if they are struggling that day don`t force them to go out; rest is as just as important as exercise Appropriate Bed - Get rid of that curved plastic bed immediately and get them some flat, soft bedding with lumbar support Support devices e.g.: car ramp and limit stair use High impact exercise should be avoided e.g.: fly ball, agility, Frisbee, ball catching Orthopaedic bed/warm sleeping area with no draughts Glucosamine supplement - building block for cartilage synthesis, try GO4 or yumove Chodroitin enhances Glucosamine synthesis and inhibits damaging enzymes Buffered Vitamin C Omega 3 Oil Add oily fish eg: tinned or fresh, ie: Mackeral, Tuna, Salmon, Pilchards/Sardines but NOT in oil and especially not sunflower oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have a magnetic coat for one of my dogs and I think it helps him. He hates wearing coats normally and tries to pull them off but when I put him in his magnetic coat he loves it and always goes to sleep. I am also another fan of Yumove tablets, I have tried loads of different supplements over the years and I found yumove and cortaflex to be the best ones. Yumove is cheaper than Cortaflex which is the main reason I changed but I find it just as good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have tried loads of different supplements over the years and I found yumove and cortaflex to be the best ones. Yumove is cheaper than Cortaflex which is the main reason I changed but I find it just as good!!! There are 2 different strengths of Cotaflex liquid which many people don't realise. The Veterinary Strength has a blue and white label and is much more concentrated, better value and more effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
