There are three different basic types of joint supplements, ask the vet which might be the most appropriate for your dog’s current and future joint health needs. Preventative supplements aim to keep your dog’s joints healthy and strong so joint problems do not develop in the future. Treatment supplements work to repair joint damage. Nourishing […]

To help strengthen the cartilage, reduce inflammation and provide joint pain relief, vets usually recommend nutritional supplements containing glucosamine, chondroitin, methylsulfonylmethane-MSM, perna mussels-GLM, bromelain, and curcumin. Glucosamine sulfate is one of the most widely-used remedies for arthritis. It helps to re-build damaged cartilage by stimulating the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and chondroitin sulfate, the essential […]

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is what vets base their treatment recommendations on. Until recently, most of the evidence was inconclusive or anecdotal. Mostly those who are concerned about joint health, the possibility that joint supplements might be beneficial, is enough. Joint supplements are many and varied, different types of joint supplements have different actions. Nutraceuticals are unregulated […]

Joint supplements for dogs contain ascorbic acid to help in the uptake of the ingredients by the body. In addition, canine joint products are dosed in the correct size and ratio for dogs and are often flavoured to make them more palatable. They also come in granules, with MSM, that can be mixed with the […]

When a puppy is born its body produces a lot of healthy chemicals, which help the puppy throughout its life. The milk they have from their mother is a very rich source for all healthy vitamins, minerals and vital nutrients that support the dog’s immune system and health for the first few months. But, once […]