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Is Your Dog Over 7 Years Old? 
If So, This is One Supplement You Are Seriously Going to Want to Consider.

It may surprise you to know that the BMC Veterinary Research team just made an alarming discovery: 


 …4 out of 5 dogs over the age of 7 are suffering from some form of joint related pain. 


Sad, but unfortunately true. Since they can’t get their paws on a pain reliever and the doc just can’t understand their pain-in-the-bark symptoms, many our four-legged friends are going through a life of pain.


As a matter of fact, dogs actually try to keep their pain a secret, so even if we did all learn the dog language, our stubborn pups probably wouldn’t tell us anyways, but why? 


Why do our dogs hide their pain? In short; survival. 


Canines are pack animals and in the pack, any dog that appeared to be sick, or injured, would get left behind. This mentality is wired in to the brain of each and every dog, with the shared belief that if they showed us pain, WE would leave them behind. 


As pet parents, we will never be able to convince our dogs to display their pain and tell us what’s going on, but there is something you can do… 


For years now, veterinarians have been recommending joint health supplements enriched in glucosamine, chondroitin, and now, MSM. Clinical studies have proven that ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM can reduce inflamed joint pain in canines with osteoarthritis.  


What Time, Is the Right Time to Start Supplementing? 

To be honest, it really depends on your dog’s breed to accurately answer this question. Generally speaking, large dog breeds tend to be affected earlier in life by joint degeneration symptoms than smaller dogs. Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and other dog breeds on this list, are often required by vets to begin supplementing as early as 1 year of age. For all the other dog breeds out there, starting a supplement can be beneficial as the pooch enters their senior years.

If you haven’t noticed any big red flags signaling joint pain in your pup, you’re one of the lucky ones. As there is only a small percentage of dogs that will not be affected by some sort of joint condition in their lifetime, and when I say a small percent, I mean like less than 10% of the total canine population. So, for the large majority of dogs, it is best to start taking action before the symptoms of joint problems appear.

If your dog is having a hard time standing up, is having difficulty walking, or climbing up those household stairs, unfortunately, your dog is trying to tell you something. “I have joint pain”…

When and how a dog develops a joint condition depends on several factors. Giant and large dog breeds are generally affected more by joint pain than others, which means these dogs will need preventative measures to start early in their lives.
Along with giving glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM, how else can pet parents prevent canine joint pain?

Tip #1. Weight Control: 
Maintaining your pooches’ ideal body weight is extremely important. Extra weight on those knees and hips stress out the joints, so try to keep those doggie treats to a minimum.   

Tip #2. Daily Exercise: 
At least 30 minutes of physical activity each and every day. Walking, swimming or playtime with you, are perfect, low impact exercises that will keep your pup’s joints strong.  

Tip #3. Physical Therapy & Massage: 
Loosening up those stiff, sore joints will go a long way for dogs already affected by joint pain. Talk to your vet about movements you can practice at home and get your pup gears working right again! 

Tip #4. Doggie Beds: 
Soft, comfortable bedding is a simple, yet effective way to prevent joint pain in your dog. If you’ve ever slept on an uncomfortable mattress, you’ll know what we mean.  

Tip #5. Hyaluronic Acid & MSM Supplementation: 
In modern supplements, both hyaluronic acid and MSM have also become very popular ingredients for joint support. The newest canine joint supplements contain hyaluronic acid and MSM, plus chondroitin paired with glucosamine. 

Watching a dog suffer through pain is heartbreaking. Speak with your veterinarian to put together a preventative and joint management plan for your pup. If your dog’s doc believes that he or she could benefit from supplementation, I encourage you to try our Particular Paws line of Hip and Joint Supplements for Dogs. Not only do we think that these are the best supplements on the market, but all of our ingredients are 100% natural! 

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We also offer a Joint and Hip Treat, Liquid, plus a Powder supplement for those picky pooches. 

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