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ST.JOHNS

MAGAZINE

MARCH 2017

Real Estate

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Local Realtors Lisa Menton & George L. Ballou, II Understand the Power of Collaboration www.stjohnsmag.com

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Home sweet home in northern St. Johns means living in some of the best and fastest-growing communities in America. It is living a good life full of family, nature, and happiness.

March is our annual Real Estate Issue and this time we get to know George L. Ballou, II and Lisa Menton of The Menton & Ballou Group, a local real estate team that understands the market and how to navigate it.

Winner of the We also have articles about home staging, things to do in St. Show Your Johns and we meet some of the neighbors at one of our newest comLove munities, Shearwater.

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Teamwork

THE KEY TO SUCCESS FOR MENTON & BALLOU GROUP

St. Johns County's Leaders in Real Estate

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A few years ago two of the top St. Johns Real Estate Agents, George L. Ballou II and Lisa Menton had an idea that would change the trajectory of their careers forever.

Each of them were leading agents at Watson Realty in St. Johns and their plan centered on joining forces, leveraging their combined forty plus years of experience and individual success to create a full-service real estate team. Together they would harness the

who did not specialize as buyer’s or seller’s agents but were able to work with both. When a team-member is faced with a challenge, the team is there to assist. Therefore when you hire the Menton Ballou Group you are getting a full service real estate experience. They also have a people who work behind the scenes on administrative tasks to help keep things organized and allow the agents to focus on building relationships and serving clients directly, without distraction.

area’s growth and mentor other realtors on a level they never imaged.

Their ultimate goal was to provide clients with unprecedented market exposure, and access to the problem-solving skills of the best in the business.

George and Lisa began by developing a team of independent, strong agents and dedicated themselves to nurturing their success.

They said that one important aspect as they grew was to find Realtors

The success of the Menton Ballou Group is their ability to

give listed customers unprecedented exposure through marketing combined with access to the entire team when it comes to problemsolving.They have had remarkable success with this formula and continue to be the top producing team at Watson with nearly $40 million in sales this year alone and this is projected to continue to increase in the future.

Lisa Menton

Lisa Menton is a resident of St. Johns Golf and Coun-

try Club where she lives with her husband and daughter. She became a Real Estate Agent not long after moving to St. Johns over a decade ago. In the early years, she specialized in helping people relocate to the area.

“I built upon

that success with my personal

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experience

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of relocating to North East Florida. I know the challenges and stress that comes with moving your family. Real Estate allows me to help others with this transition to find not a new house, but a new home. I can't imagine doing anything else.”

Her success in real estate is the direct result of the

knowledge she gained in the business world. Prior to becoming a Realtor ten years ago, she spent 17 years with Merrill Lynch and financial brokerage firms in Canada. This was crucial during the recession.

“I understand the corporate world, I understand sys-

tems and their importance in streamlining business. That is the approach I take to my real estate transactions. That leaves time for what is truly important, getting people/families settled in their new communities, and putting down roots.”

Lisa is an expert at studying the market and navigating

it for her clients. “The ever evolving real estate market is a chal-

horses, goats and Mastiff dogs. He says it was a great life but when he transitioned from the world of banking to Real estate a series of opportunities lead him from Ohio to Vermont and Maine before relocating with his wife to the St. Augustine/Ponte Vedra area. He currently is a resident of Nocatee in Del Webb Ponte Vedra, a community he loves.

George attributes his success to his understanding of the market and the relationships he builds with clients.

“My skills start with being a good listener and finish with being a tireless advocate of my customer’s and client’s desired real estate goals through the closing and beyond.” He says his key inspirations are his granddaughters, the little girls in his life who call him GaGa! It also helps that his wife Jamie Ballou is a team member. His "twenty-four/seven" work schedule reflects the fact that he loves what he does.

lenge for people in the best of times.”

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George & Jamie

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He later raised his family on a farm near Batesville, Indiana for over ten years along with our

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#ALLOFIT What Makes

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“There’s No Place Like Home” and no place like St. Johns County. Beaches, boating, sand and surf, sunshine, shopping, history, heritage, art, community, culture, entertainment, education, seafood, international cuisine, outdoor activities, golf, dolphins, alligators, biking, hiking, fishing, you name it, it has it all.

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flourishes along with the Florida Historic Coast. It is always a treat to attend the street venues, artist crawls, gallery openings, renowned museums and numerous events at the county fairgrounds.

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Family life and education are a big part of Boating and kayaking on the Atlantic Ocean, living in St. Johns County. Schools have prestigiously received a state government grade "A" level. High schools rank in the top 50 of all Florida schools. St. Johns boasts the distinguished Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and Flagler College (previously the exquisite Ponce de Leon Hotel).

has never lost its quaint European charm and entices visitors from near and far. Many locales are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Everywhere you turn, history abounds; from the St. Augustine Lighthouse, Castillo de San Marcos Fortress, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park and everything in between. Set in a beautiful historic castle and former hotel, Ripley’s Believe It or Not will quench your thirst for eccentricities. The Fountain of Youth will entice you with the history of this archeological site.

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..Strategically located along the Florida First Coast, St. Johns County is neighbor to Jacksonville and the NFL Jaguars. Daytona, Kennedy Space Center, Orlando and Tampa are little more than a stone’s throw away.

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This is just a sampling of what St. Johns County has to offer. It has the attitude of a big city with the feel of a small-town community. A place where life is as busy and active as you wish or as peaceful and serene as you want. It’s not just a place to visit; St. Johns County is the place you want to call home.

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Home Decor | Marlene Kenney Room Rescuer Decorating

7 Home Staging Ideas to Help Get You Started

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

The saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” never connected more than in your home. As individuals enter they immediately form a first impression. What do you think your home says? Does it convey a person that is warm and inviting; colorful and full of life; sleek and elegant; well-traveled and interesting; love of nature and surroundings; simplistic and minimal; busy and a bit disorganized; or tired and worn in need of refreshing. Your home conveys what words need not verbalize.

Whether you are considering selling your home or staying, there’s no better time than the present to take a look around.

Springtime is approaching and with it a time for renewal.

Here are a few tips to get the cohesive look you and potential buyers are looking for.

A picture’s worth a thousand words and you want those words to be positive as potential buyers walk through your door.

They want to picture the home as theirs not yours, so de-personalize. Take a good look around and see it through your buyer’s eyes. Tone it down, freshen it up, organize your space, de-clutter, de-clutter, de-clutter. Time to stop thinking of what’s appealing to you but what’s conducive to selling your home quickly and easily.

Spring forward and put your plan (whatever it may be) into action. Let your home do the talking.

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1. Rooms with a visual connection to one another should display colors that relate and work well. For a timeless interior use neutrals on walls and flooring together.

2. The use of area rugs in larger spaces defines the zone.

3. Keep your rooms clutter free and organized. Don’t try to squeeze too much into one area. Let the room breathe.

4. Rearrange accessories. Create vignettes in groups of 3-5 using various sizes and heights. Displaying items on a tray creates a visual effect. It looks like they are one piece.

5. Throw pillows always brighten up your furniture.

If your couch is solid add patterns and color with your pillows. Pattern mixing works when you combine bold large-scale prints with subtle smaller scale prints in complimentary colors. Pillows allow an easy accent and can be changed accordingly.

6. If you carry the same colors and hues throughout your home, it is easy to move items from one area to another because you know they work together.

7. Mirrors bounce light around the room and create the impression of a bigger brighter space.

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Growing up in a large family with a small budget my earliest “culinary training” began watching my mother and grandmother create enormous meals using limited ingredients.

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April 1, 2017

Relay for Life Comes to Bartram Trail High School in St. Johns

by Jennifer Yarbrough

On April 1, 2017 local Cancer Survivors, Caregivers, and citizens will

come together at the American Cancer Society Bartram Trail Relay for Life to remind the community that “There’s No Place Like Hope.” The Relay for Life is a “grassroots, community-based team event,” which happens all over the United States every Spring. The day starts with a “Survivor’s Lap,” and then a “Caregiver’s Lap,” to recognize those directly affected by Cancer. Teams set up “camps,” around the track selling items to raise funds for the event and team members take turns walking around the track. A member of each team must be walking at all times to symbolize how those battling cancer never rest. In the evening, Luminarias will be placed around the track in honor of loved ones lost to Cancer and Cancer Survivors. The lit luminarias against the night sky are a powerful reminder of just how many people in our community have been affected.

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7-year battle with Cancer.

Danielle

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The Perfect Bite | Woodpecker Backyard BBQ

Revisited Woodpecker Backyard BBQ

So do you ever take a drive down along the river on State Road 13? It is so pretty with all the big trees and peeks of the river in between. If you have lived here long enough you refer to the area right about where 13 and 16 cross as Orangedale. And I am sure you have driven by this red brick building with a big woodpecker on the side of it over the last year or more and maybe have also seen a bunch of picnic tables outside that are packed with people. If your curiosity has not made you stop and check it out then you are missing out on a real treat! My family and I have been meaning to stop by and it wasn’t until recently that we did, even though I’ve heard that others have been there we just never took the time to try it out ourselves…well let me tell you ....BIG MISTAKE!

The place is called Woodpeckers Backyard barbeque and they make everything fresh that day and they sell it until it runs out and believe me it runs out! When you walk in the door you smell all the wonderful smoked meats and see the long picnic tables. They like to serve everything family style and you can even table share if you want which is a great way to meet your neighbors!

On the menu you will see choices such as Turkey, Chicken, Sausage, Pork, Ribs or brisket. The turkey and chicken are lean and smoky just how you want them. Each bite is so infused with the smoky flavor that you don’t need any of the delicious sauces on it but you WANT to put some on just to try them! They have 6 different kinds!. Hickory – my husband’s favorite its sweet and smoky, Carolina vinegar is for all those Panther fans that have moved down here a little more to the south. I actually liked this one because I

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By Lori Allen A Local Foodie

love vinegar and this sauce is mixed with barbeque, mustard and vinegar. It’s a nice combination for a change in flavor. Then there’s Mustard and Datil Mustard that both have a nice bite to them and the datil pepper adds some heat to the mustardy flavor.

The last two are people’s all-time favorites the Datil Barbeque and the Orangedale White sauce (love the name can’t get any more local than that!). I was afraid that the datil barbeque was going to be too hot for me because although I like some heat I don’t want it to be so hot that I can’t taste the flavor of food! Well this is not the case.

This sauce is sweet, tangy and just enough heat to let you know that there’s datil pepper in there but it complements the food and doesn’t over power it. As far as the Orangedale White sauce goes… this is made up of mayo, horseradish and some Cajun spices. It’s creamy and full of flavor! Its goes nicely on a beef brisket sandwich which you know beef and horseradish how can you go wrong??

So both the Datil Barbeque and the Datil Mustard sauces are in the process of being bottled and will soon be available to purchase..How cool is that??!

My two favorites were the Sausage and the Fatty brisket. The

sausage is a proprietary recipe (Azar Sausage) and a company has agreed to produce this just for Woodpeckers alone. You can’t get this sausage anywhere else! And boy is it delicious! It is full of spices and pork and when you add little datil mustard sauce, it’s a perfect match. This went fast on our plate that’s for sure. Being the food lover that I am the fatty brisket is so decadent that to me it’s worth my extra workout

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The beef is smoked so tender and the fat juices are others post that they were brought from Cuba around 1880 just seared into every bite is just packed full of flavor so much by a jelly maker named S. B. Valls. Datil peppers are used by that I don’t even want sauce on it..YUM! I love the names the Minorcan community in many recipes. It's very rare that of the platters, cracks me up every time I read them, pecker a parcel of land can claim a locally grown delicacy as their plate, lil pecker plate, Peck a lil more and for the Granddaddy own, so the datil pepper in St. Augustine is like what pineof them all…A lotta Pecker. The lotta pecker isn’t even on apples are to Hawaii...if nobody sold pineapples anywhere the menu but if you have families to feed get that for sure! It else that is. If you are looking to buy some peppers of your comes with a little bit of every kind of meat and some sides. own try the farmers markets or, ask a friend! Even in a small So let’s talk about the sides…. Cheryl Stewart was the creator office, there's likely to be one person who knows somebody of all these wonderful sides. There is datil corn, datil baked who knows somebody who has a datil pepper plant in their beans (spicy!), datil slaw, coleslaw, baked beans (sweet and backyard. The datil pepper may be St. Augustine's culinary yummy!), green beans, collard greens (with ham of course) fingerprint, but the local community is happy to share this and corn on the cob. Each one of these recipes was created pepper with everyone from amateur cooks creating homewith a lot of love and flavor. Sadly though Cheryl passedPrivatemade plates to expert parties, classes and chefs creating fine cuisine. away but Lisa the owner still keeps serving those originaltastings available. recipes and they are some of the best sides you will ever taste at a barbeque restaurant for sure! Be sure to call ahead and Lisa will set aside a plate or two for you before it all runs out.

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Meet Eleta McMeekin: “The Home Maker”

Meet The Neighbors

SHEARWATER

“We wanted to have resort-style liv-

become one of the fastest growing commu-

ing every day,” Mr. Colbert added. “So, when

nities in St. Johns County. The focus of the

Shearwater came up, it was a no-brainer. It

neighborhood was clear from the start: to

has the lazy river, it has the pools, and most of

promote healthy living, community engage-

all it had the big gym.”

ment and a connection to the outdoors. Resi-

dents are already appreciating all the commu-

sense of community and neighborliness. “I

nity has to offer.

think the people who move here generally

“It’s like a dream come true,” said

have the same focus,” said Eleta McMeekin,

John Colbert, who chose Shearwater along

mother of two small children. “They want to

with his wife and four children. He jokes

live somewhere, nice, clean, safe and family-

about how difficult Shearwater makes it to

oriented.”

become empty nesters, even with children

attending local colleges. “They come right

outstanding local schools. “The proximity to

home,” he said, “nobody wants to leave here,

the schools was important to us, specifically

right?”

the elementary schools within walking dis-

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In just over a year, Shearwater has

Of One of St. Johns's Newest Communiites

Occupation: Stay-at-home mom Wife and mother to two young kids ages two and four In my spare time: You can find me on the outdoor trails with my family or at the fitness center. There is actually a playroom for kids inside the gym, so it’s very convenient.

Most Looking Forward to: All of the retail and shopping options coming right down the street from us!

Shearwater seeks to foster a true

Ms. McMeekin also appreciates the

The wide-ranging amenities are a

tance,” she said. “It’s safe because almost as

big part of what makes Shearwater so attrac-

soon as they leave the school, they’re within

tive. Add to that pristine natural scenery, an

the community. And here, pretty much any

active social calendar and healthy-lifestyle

school is an ‘A’ school.”

activities, and it’s easy to see what attracts

residents. A full-time Lifestyle Director also

appeal to a variety of tastes. While the Mc-

plans year-round activities for residents.

Meekins and Colberts found homes with

Meet John Colbert: “The Family Man”

Occupation: Sales Engineer Husband and father of four daughters: Two in college, one in high school and one in middle school.

Favorite Aspects of Shearwater: Resort-style living, Food Truck Fridays and the diverse neighborhood.

Most Looking Forward to: Being an empty nester! All of my kids still live at Shearwater and love it. Nobody wants to leave!

Shearwater offers home styles that

The focal point of the community

plenty of room for their families, Mr. Paul

is the Kayak Club, which includes a club-

settled into a smaller detached home. “I was

house, swimming pools, tennis courts and a

looking for a condo or a townhome, but the

fitness lodge with cardio and strength-train-

house I got is better because I have the pri-

ing equipment, a group workout area, fitness

vacy and the peace and quiet that I wouldn’t

classes, and more. For exercise or just relax-

get in a condo or a townhome.”

ing strolls, there are also miles of nature trails

throughout the community.

tively new to the CR 210 area, it is winning

Even though Shearwater is rela-

“I love the fitness center,” said retir-

over many residents. And as it grows, it will

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week. My goal is to become fit and get outside

friendly and active lifestyle amid a wealth of

my comfort zone.”

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POSTNATAL

Pilates Corner | Theresa Scully | Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy

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Physical Recovery from delivery is an important topic that is left out of conversations with the doctor. In my personal and professional experience the follow up postnatal appointment with the OBGYN lacks the discussion of physical recovery. One such problem is Diastasis recti.

Caesarian scars, myofascial pain syndrome, and pelvic alignment dysfunction at the sacroiliac joint and pelvis is a common postnatal physical impairment. Pelvic floor pain and dysfunction resultant of scarring, episiotomy, over stretched muscles, spastic muscles, and unbalanced muscle activation is also a physical ailment experienced by many women, but not often brought to the attention of the doctor. This lack of discussion on the patient's side may be a result of a new mother just expecting problems after childbirth and not considering that these physical problems are treatable.

Diastasis Recti is the condition that occurs when your abdominals remain split greater than 2 fingers width. Men and women alike suffer this problem. Therefore it is not exclusive to pregnancy. One should see the abdominal edges come back together by 6 -8 weeks, postnatally. Lay on your back, knees bent and lift your head up, if your belly pooches, or domes, then you might have diastasis recti. Genetics play a big part in having a diastasis recti. Many have a misconception that diastasis can be prevented by avoiding such exercises as yoga pose cow and sit ups. The reason for the abdominal split is not so much the movement or exercise as the matter of how the exercise or movement is done. It is the intra-abdominal pressure that occurs in the abdominal cavity that in essence pushes the abdominals apart. So, the rule of thumb during and after pregnancy is to engage the deep abdominal muscle called the transversus abdominus by using a navel to spine activation and

Physical Pain and Dysfunction

avoiding a pushing out of the belly button during any exercise or daily activity. The Tupler technique requires an abdominal binder (I use a belt) wrapped around the abdominals to bring the edges together during deep abdominal exercises such as Pilates. The focus and core strengthening addressed during Pilates exercises address the abdominal separation well.

A cesarean should take 6-8 weeks to fully heal. Scar tissue that forms at the surface can also affect the fascia deep in the abdomen, sometimes as deep as the digestive system, affecting digestion and the bowels. Episiotomy scarring can affect the function of the pelvic floor.

Nerve pain is common as nerve endings heal, but should not be intense, sharp, and long lasting past 6 months. One year's time may be the maximum time for the scar and nerve damage to recover, but it doesn't have to last this long at an increased intensity of greater than 5/10 pain (10/10 is emergency room pain). The good news is that fascia and scar tissue will change and loosen no matter how old the scar with the help of a trained myofascial therapist. You can massage the scar yourself by moving the scar around in circles, perpendicular to the scar, and lift and roll the scar and the tissue 1-2 inches around the scar.

Pelvis bone alignment issues occur due to ligamentous laxity and causes pubis bone pain, tailbone pain, groin pain and low back pain. Pelvic alignment dysfunction can be successfully treated through a physical Therapist, chiropractic, or osteopath. Often, muscle energy techniques can be self-performed at home to re-align the pelvis. Ultimately, after alignment corrections, core strengthening and muscle balancing of tight and under-active muscles will stabilize the pelvis.

Finally, pelvic floor dysfunction occurs when the muscles of the pelvic floor are weak,

tight, or there is an impairment of the sacroiliac joint, low back, coccyx and/or hip joint. Pain results in the pelvic floor region, tailbone, sacrum, and hip during sitting and other pelvic floor activities. Myofascial release, pelvic floor training to fully relax and/or contract the region, and specialized pelvic floor biofeedback will treat the pain and dysfunction. A technique called applied kinesiology may help identify muscle weakness and imbalances in this region as well. Pilates exercises naturally address the pelvic floor as a major component in core strengthening and postural support. Placing the pelvis in an elevated position against gravity will naturally activate the pelvic floor during abdominal strengthening.

In conclusion, there are many ailments mothers of new babies or young children deal with and are often ignored or set aside as a side effect of becoming a mother. But, many of these physical ailments are treatable once the mother takes charge of her body and makes a decision to note that something just doesn’t feel right.

Alerting the proper professional is the next step.

Never give up if the initial encounter is futile. It may take some convincing of your primary obstetrician to recognize a physical dysfunction.

Abnormal muscle recovery and/or pain is the specialty of orthopedists and physical therapists.

Please refer to the resources to help you or someone you care about recover from postnatal physical dysfunctions.

Theresa Scully is a Pilates instructor and physical therapist with knowledge base in myofascial pain syndrome and experienced in the evaluation and treatment of postnatal, physical impairments.

Contact her at her studio, www.archpilates.com, Theresa@archpilates.com, 904-860-5392.

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A Message From The Vet With Dr. Kathleen Deckard, DVM Pets R Family Veterinary Hospital

Recognizing & Treating Arthritis in Our Pets

Arthritis is one of the most common ailments affecting middle aged to senior dogs and cats. It can be a source of chronic pain and negatively affect their quality of life.

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), is defined as the progressive and permanent long-term deterioration of the cartilage surrounding the joints.

The joints most commonly affected are the hip, knee, and elbow. Contributing factors to OA include genetics, age, bodyweight, gender, exercise and diet.

The clinical signs of osteoarthritis usually start with your pet slowing down and may vary in intensity. These signs may include: • Stiffness • Reduced activity levels • Lameness • Difficulty standing, sitting, lying down and squatting • Pain and inflammation in the joints • Difficulty using the stairs • No longer using the litter box (cats)

The diagnosis of OA can be made with a combination of clinical signs, a physical examination by your veterinarian and radiographs of the affected joints. Your doctor may also recommend bloodwork to rule out metabolic causes for slowing down and also to screen for the safety of starting certain pain

medications.

Once a diagnosis is made, there are many treatments available to help make your pet more comfortable; however, there is no cure for this disease. These treatments can include: • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (carprofen, meloxicam, deracoxib, etc.).

• Adjunctive pain medications (amantadine, gabapentin, tramadol) • Joint supplements (chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine sulfate, omega-3-fattyacid supplementation).

• Adequan injections that can be given subcutaneously (under the skin) inhibit enzymes that contribute to cartilage degradation and decreases inflammation. Adequan also contributes to cartilage healing by providing the body with the building blocks of cartilage.

Finally, this medication improves the consistency of joint fluid, improving joint mobility, and increasing comfort in dogs and cats with OA. • Weight control. An overweight dog places additional force on joints causing more pronounced OA changes and can ultimately be more painful with limited mobility.

• Switching to a mobility diet that has extra omega 3 fatty acids and con-

tains high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin.

• Activity modification, which means that high-impact activities such as running or jumping should be limited as they can cause more inflammation and pain. These activities should be replaced with more controlled activity like leash walks. Low impact, consistent activity is good to help build the muscles around the joints and will eventually promote joint stability.

• Surgical management can be indicated and in some instances the best treatment choice (cranial cruciate ligament rupture) and includes arthrodesis (fusion of joints), total joint replacement surgery, surgical stabilization of instable joints.

The important thing to remember is to make your veterinarian your partner in helping your pet achieve a better quality of life.

Every pet is different with their severity and each pet responds individually to a treatment plan. Do not attempt to give your pet human pain medication or supplements without the advice of your veterinarian.

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