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Dog Food for Joint Care

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Dog Food For Healthy Joints

Joint care dog Food contain special ingredients to help relieve inflammation and maintain joint and cartilage health. This is helpful not just for slowing the progression of arthritis especially in senior dogs, but alongside appropriate treatment and management measures, they can also be beneficial for dogs that may require extra joint support, including dogs with cases of cruciate injuries, hip/elbow dysplasia, and patellar luxation.

Osteoarthritis in Dogs

One in five adult dogs over a year old have degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) and this number increases to two out of three senior dogs over the age of seven. Arthritis can often manifest as stiffness, limping, difficulty climbing up stairs or getting into cars, as well as a slowing down in movement and tiring more easily.

In an arthritic joint, the cartilage that cushions the bones breaks down. There are varying degrees of inflammation, a decrease in the synovial fluid which helps to lubricate the joints, and in some cases, there can also be formation of osteophytes (bone spurs) which can also cause pain and discomfort.

How Nutrition Can Help an Arthritic Dog

The best arthritis treatment for dogs requires a multimodal approach. These mobility diets often have ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin, green-lipped mussel, and antioxidants, which all work together to help reduce inflammation and preserve healthy cartilage.

Glucosamine and chondroitin are both building blocks of cartilage and joints. Glucosamine is a precursor of glycosaminoglycans, which is a component of cartilage and chondroitin is the major glycosaminoglycan and it helps to maintain the right consistency of synovial fluid.

Green-lipped mussel is a unique natural ingredient that has properties beneficial for joint health. It contains a high level of omega-3, and is a rich source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. In dogs specifically, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid that reduces inflammation and cartilage degradation as it is selectively stored in canine cartilage.

Choosing the Right Dog Food for Joint Care

For pets who may be prone to developing joint issues, like large breed dogs, there are non-prescription diet options that are great to consider especially when they become adults, but there are also more potent prescription diet options which may be more appropriate for your dog depending on the severity of their symptoms and if there are any other coexisting health concerns like obesity or kidney disease. Dogs who may have undergone orthopaedic surgery may also be recommended a veterinary mobility diet to help support the joints as they heal.

Pet Circle stock an extensive range of prescription dog diets for pets with specific health conditions. It is important to consult your veterinarian in deciding the best dog food for joint care that can work in combination with pain medication, environmental changes, low-impact exercise, supplements, and a safe and effective weight loss program if needed.

Author info: Dr Antonella Virina Pet Circle Inhouse Veterinarian.

Customer Declaration

Veterinary Diets are carefully formulated to assist with the treatment or management of a particular illness or condition. By purchasing this product, you acknowledge and agree the following is true and accurate:

  • I confirm that my pet was examined by a veterinarian who recommended the use of this product.
  • I understand that it is recommended that I seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the use of this diet.
  • I understand that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates while I use this product.