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Magnetic Dog Collars - A Little Information

You love your dog and you've noticed your older best friend has started to hobble, limp and whine when moving around. If youre like most responsible pet owners you would stand on your head in the middle of a crowded street of people and cars to alleviate any physical pain your best friend and family member is feeling. So, what about the use of a magnetic collar for your dog to help with pain management? After all if it will help why not try it youre wondering. Being the responsible owner you are read a little more about the controversy, history and benefits of using magnetic therapy for your best pooch.


Greeks, Your Dog and Rocks

Long before your great grand daddy was ever thought of the Greeks about 3,000 years ago noticed that after strenuous exercise they were re invigorated after lounging around on some magnetized rock. Stiffness and soreness didnt seem as pronounced after exercise, and they felt a general mental invigoration too.

Eventually the Egyptians and Chinese started using magnetized rocks for its healing properties. Now its easy to see the connection between a magnetic dog collar and your lovable pet! Its interesting to know that the study of history might just help your dog through a magnetic dog collar.


What and how it helps Magnetized Dog Collars

Ok, what other benefits can a dog collar that is magnetic do for your dog? Reports abound in historical and medical literature about using magnetic properties to aid in the healing process not only in humans but in pet friends too. Arthritis, stiffness, hip problems, sciatica, bowel and renal problems, and joint or back issues have been treated with magnetic therapy with success.


Also, older bone or leg injuries resulting from an accident have shown improvement with magnetic use. Its believed that the electrical properties and action of magnetism in that they attract and repel current within the body, help aid in the healing process of the body by increasing blood circulation, dulls the pain sensors and tears down scar tissue.


Regular Rocks VS Pulsating Rocks

Further research into the benefits of magnetized material for health benefits is on going. Many veterinary clinics through out the world are endorsing not only ceramic magnets for use in dog collars, but now recommend doggie lounging mats which are battery operated and pulsate electrical current through magnets which they believe help in healing.

However, they warn that for effective results the pulsating magnetized therapy cannot be too strong, and at the same time it must be strong enough for ailment relief. Also, clinics have hesitations about using magnetic treatment for dogs that have been chipped for identification. Talk with your veterinary concerning this issue.


Here Come the Nay Sayers

As with all things concerning your pets health the ultimate decision maker on whether to use a dog collar with magnetized elements is you. Its comforting to know that using magnetized products have shown no harmful effects on animals or humans. Doubts are and have been cast on the beneficial effects of magnetic therapy for animals in medical studies. At the same time dog owner testimonials of magnetic dog collar therapy, and other available products used for treatment have garnered raving reviews.

In the end it depends on your view point whether the cup is half full or half empty, and your pets health. Try it you just might like it, the results, and your dog might like the new collar with magnets even more.

About the Author

Tina Watts is a work at home college educated mom with one child, and currently investigating the option of a full time writing career.  She is a new contributor to http://www.my-dog-collar.com