Joanne wrote:When I was looking for natural pain relievers, Noni came up.  I

didn't know much about Noni so I dug up this article.  It sounds

interesting not only for pain but also as an anti-cancer herb.  I had

heard about it

more for allergies and digestion.  This was new to me.  When

something is the new "miracle" supplement, I'm always suspicious but

it might be worth looking into.



I finally found the article on the natural pain relievers that I

wrote about.  Unfortunately, I don't see anything specifically for

bone pain.  Most of them are topical ointments or gels and

anti-inflammatories for joint pain or  tablets for headaches.



I looked around at what I carry in pet care products to see if there

was anything specifically for the bones.  Again these products are

mainly for arthritis and joint pain but here is what I found:



Homeopet -- Arthritis - Joint and Bone Support Formula



Ingredients: Rhus toxicodendron 6c, 30c, Hypericum perforatum 6c,

30c, Aconitum napellus 6c, 30c,

Calendula officinalis 6c, 30c, Lathyrus staivus 6c, 30c.



What the manufacturer says - May help arthritis conditions, bone

deformity, degenerative

myelopathy, leg perthes, hip dysplasia, teething. Dogs and cats too

can suffer the riggers of growing

old. When they're slower to rise, due to stiffness, experiencing

lameness from sore muscles or joints,

even a little exercise or climbing stairs can cause pain. Homeopet's

unique formulation can quickly

and safely reduce pain and inflammation, increasing mobility and

restoring the quality of life.



Tasha's Herbs - Willowbark (for dogs, do not give to cats)



Ingredients: Vegetable glycerin, distilled water, black cohosh,

meadowsweet, white willow bark,

celery seed, alfalfa leaf, hawthorne berry, rosehips, prickly ash

bark, and flower essences.



What the manufacturer says - Formulated to help relieve inflammation,

aid connective tissues and

address the accompanying sense of insecurity, rigidity and anxiety

which dogs experience when

living with the challenges of reduced movement and stiffness. Also

for general pain after surgery and

accidents.



Chinese Patent Medicine - Tung Shueh Pills (people pills)



What the manufacturer says - Based on the knowledge and experience of

ancient Chinese herbalists,

this formula is designed to strengthen bones and tendons and improve

circulation.  Customers report

that Tung Shueh Pills reduce pain, stiffness, swelling and

inflammation in their lower backs, knees

and shoulders. Good for chronic pain problems as well as muscular

strains and injuries. Made in the

USA with Chinese herbs.



If I were going to try something, I would probably go with the

Tasha's herbs product, it's probably the

closest thing to an herbal aspirin.  You are already giving

homeopathics, so I don't know if you want

to give another formula on top of that.  The reason I included the

Tung Shueh Pills is because I liked

that it "strengthened bones"



Animals Apawthacary has a Alfalfa/Yucca blend but she doesn't say

much about it in her brochure -