What is Joint Pain? Just as we are prone to body aches and hip joint pains, dogs often experience soreness and stiffness as they grow old and begin to suffer from degenerative joint conditions. Osteoarthritis is especially common among aging dogs, affecting 20% over the age of one. The tell-tale signs are there if you […]

Joint problems in cats? Cats by nature are jumpers. They love to jump on the couch, the coffee table, the bed, and they love to jump high. How high can a cat jump? A young, healthy, average-sized cat can jump about six times their length or over eight feet in a single bound. With all that […]

What is arthritis? Osteoarthritis is the number one cause of chronic pain in dogs, affecting one in five adult dogs, with the incidence more than doubling in dogs seven years and older. It is a degenerative disease that causes pain, loss of mobility, and a decreased quality of life. Dogs can develop other types of […]

The benefit comes as relief from pain and improvement in general mobility. Usually the improvement in these conditions is gradual and progressive; it is also usually long lasting and not temporary. Normally, the first thing to be noticed is a reduction in pain, which is then followed by gradual improvement in grip strength, freedom of […]

Cat supplement and vitamin manufacturers say these products should be seen as an extension of a cat’s diet, adding that they can help the pets live longer and healthier lives. If your cat is generally healthy, a good quality cat food is all that’s needed. Giving your cat more vitamins or minerals could cause more harm […]