Skeletal Fluorosis is a painful, debilitating disease caused by a build up of fluoride in the body. Early stages are marked by stiffness and painful joints, mimicking arthritis. Later stages are defined by “severe deformities as the ligaments of the neck and vertebrae calcify (harden), muscle tissue wastes away, and movement becomes more and more limited.” according to Elizabeth Renter of Natural Society
Most patients suffering from skeletalFluorosis show side effects from the high fluorine dose such as ruptures of the stomach lining and nausea.[8] Fluorine can also damage the thyroid gland leading to hyperparatthyroidism, the uncontrolled secretion of parathyroid hormones. These hormones regulate calcium concentration in the body. An elevated parathyroid hormone concentration results in a depletion of calcium in bone structures and thus a higher calcium concentration in the blood. As a result, bone flexibility decreases making the bone more amenable to fractures.[9]n
Flouride is cumulative in the body, it is found in our drinking water and in most commercial pet foods. So keep an eye on your pooch especially if they are older and have been drinking tap water their whole life. If your pet is starting to get a little stiffer and not as mobile this may be one of the reasons. It is always recommended to see your vet to discuss. In some cases eliminating Fluoride from your pets diet may improve their symptoms.
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