Vitamin C Use In Treating Stress And Dysplasia In Pets

Apparently, there is still no common understanding of what stress is. In a broad sense, the concept of stress can be attributed to a state of illness (especially accompanied by high fever), a period of very intensive growth (in dogs, this is a period from 2 to 4 months), the process of changing teeth (which, among other things, is accompanied by pain), metabolic disorders, any hormonal shocks (especially the first puddle in bitches, and indeed the entire process of puberty in general). It is believed that vitamin C is synthesized in dogs in the body and therefore does not need to be included in food. But! Is it synthesized in puppies? If so, is it in sufficient quantities? Isn't the growth of puppies of southern breeds (and this is the majority of molossians) such stress that these puppies need our help? Karl Lowe. "All about vitamins". M.,Kron-Press, 1995 "Vitamin C is necessary for the synthesis of collagen - a protein that forms the basic tissue that holds our teeth in the gums, promotes skin regeneration, strengthens blood vessels, maintains strong bones and connects organs to each other. The structure of capillaries depends on collagen. as well as correct formation of connective tissue "(pp. 90-91). "… exercise destroys vitamin C; jogging twelve miles can reduce the amount of vitamin C in the blood by one-fifth; in addition, exercise increases the body's production of free radicals that attack cellular structures, so the body needs an increased dose of antioxidant vitamin C to ward off the devastating blow of metabolic by-products "(p. 108). Liz Palica. "Dog nutrition and health". Series: AKC Library. M., Tsentrpoligraf, 1999. The author cites: Alfred Pleckner in his book "Pet Allergies: Remedies for the Epidemic" writes: "Among other things, vitamin C contributes directly to the prevention of orthopedic diseases in large, fast-growing dogs" (p. 123) … Susan Donahue, in the August 1992 article "Nutrition and Preventing Dogs from Stress" in the AKC Gazette, writes that certain nutrients, including vitamin C, are excreted in the urine, especially during stress. “In my research, sled dogs that received vitamin C suffered less stress. After running 3,000 miles for five months, those that received vitamin C performed better in terms of behavior and training than their partners.who received a placebo "(p. 124). Tigranyan RA" Stress and its significance for the body ". M., 1988" It is assumed that during a stressful situation in the body the reserves of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) are depleted; it has been shown that the excretion of ascorbic acid in the urine in humans increases when exposed to stressors. It is believed that under stress, the body's needs for ascorbic acid do increase, but to what extent is still unknown. There is evidence of the development of a negative calcium balance, as well as the depletion of vitamin B6 and zinc reserves under severe stress, but the possible consequences of these factors are still unclear. Eating patterns can cause or intensify stress. "Melvyn John. BHS. IT (Vydex Animal Heath LTD)."Vitamin C and its role in the development of hip dysplasia "//" British Collie Handboock-94 ". The translation was published in the collection" Collie World. " considered a hereditary disease, depends on the biochemical state of the body. Dysplasia damage is caused primarily by low-quality, fragile collagen in the ligaments. In litters from dysplasia German shepherds or from parents giving sick offspring, there was not even a trace of dysplasia, when bitches during pregnancy were given larger doses of vitamin C than usual, and puppies received daily high doses of vitamin C until reached adulthood. In large breed puppies prone to dysplasia,the first 1-2 years of life are the most stressful period. The growth needs of the body are great, the need for high doses of vitamin C is even greater. Obviously, the weakness of the hip ligaments and changes in the pectin fiber of muscles and tendons are associated with a lack of high quality collagen. This collagen in the ligaments prevents them from contracting normally. As a result, the joint weakens, allowing the head of the femur to move away from the socket. An inflammatory process (arthritis) is a consequence of the retreat of the femoral head. Various types of scar tissue forming in the acetabulum prevent the head from returning to its normal position. This leads to subluxation of the hip joint (dysplasia). At the same time, low-quality collagen in the pectin fibers of muscles and tendons slows down their growth and development. The weakening of the growth and development of tendons and muscles, together with the rapid increase in the size of the thigh, contributes to the further deterioration of the condition. In experiments carried out for five years on eight litters of German shepherds from dysplastic parents, or parents giving sick offspring, not a single case of dysplasia was obtained when giving puppies increased doses of vitamin C. Pregnant bitches were given daily high doses of vitamin C. With birth puppies received from 50 to 200 mg of vitamin C orally (through the mouth - Alif.) daily. By three weeks, the daily dose increased to 500 mg and remained so for up to four months. From four months, it increased to 1-2 grams and kept at this level for up to one and a half to two years. This scheme has proven so effective that when selling puppies, American breeders using this techniqueinclude in the sale documents a clause stipulating that the puppy can be guaranteed free of dysplasia only upon further receipt of the prescribed doses of vitamin C. "Generalization Under severe stress, animals are not able to synthesize sufficient vitamin C to neutralize harmful effects. an important connection between vitamin C and metabolism in bones, the development of collagen in teeth, bones, kidneys, cartilage and the general activation of the body's defenses in the fight against diseases, it is necessary to receive additional doses of vitamin C with food, and these doses should be increased when exposed to stress. special importance for large breed dogs when participating in competitions and exhibitions.that the puppy can only be guaranteed dysplasia-free if the prescribed dose of vitamin C is continued. "Generalization Under extreme stress, animals are unable to synthesize enough vitamin C to neutralize harmful effects. In accordance with the vital link between vitamin C and bone metabolism, the development of collagen in teeth, bones, kidneys, cartilage and the general activation of the body's defenses in the fight against diseases, it is necessary to receive additional doses of vitamin C with food, and these doses should be increased when exposed to stress. This is of particular importance for large breed dogs with participation in competitions and exhibitions.that the puppy can only be guaranteed dysplasia-free if the prescribed dose of vitamin C is continued. "Generalization Under extreme stress, animals are unable to synthesize enough vitamin C to neutralize harmful effects. In accordance with the vital link between vitamin C and bone metabolism, the development of collagen in teeth, bones, kidneys, cartilage and the general activation of the body's defenses in the fight against diseases, it is necessary to receive additional doses of vitamin C with food, and these doses should be increased when exposed to stress. This is of particular importance for large breed dogs with participation in competitions and exhibitions.sufficient to neutralize harmful effects. In accordance with the vital link between vitamin C and metabolism in bones, the development of collagen in teeth, bones, kidneys, cartilage and the general activation of the body's defenses in the fight against diseases, it is necessary to receive additional doses of vitamin C with food, and these doses should increase with exposure stress. This is of particular importance for large breed dogs participating in competitions and shows.sufficient to neutralize harmful effects. In accordance with the vital connection between vitamin C and metabolism in bones, the development of collagen in teeth, bones, kidneys, cartilage and the general activation of the body's defenses in the fight against diseases, it is necessary to receive additional doses of vitamin C with food, and these doses should be increased with exposure stress. This is of particular importance for large breed dogs when participating in competitions and shows. This is of particular importance for large breed dogs when participating in competitions and shows. This is of particular importance for large breed dogs when participating in competitions and shows.