| There are many arthritis supplements for dogs on | | | | Besides good quality dog food, make sure they are |
| the market today. Many claim they can help and | | | | getting plenty of exercise. Exercise is key in |
| even cure arthritis in dogs. Supplements are a | | | | maintaining their health and helping with arthritis |
| wonderful addition to helping a dog with arthritis, but | | | | symptoms. |
| they are not a cure all. The first step is to get your | | | | When a quality dog food has been started and you |
| dog in to the best of health. Here are a few tips... | | | | have your dog on a good exercise schedule, THEN |
| Before starting any supplements, make sure you | | | | add a high quality, natural supplement to their diet. |
| have your dog on a good holistic food. Improper | | | | When choosing a supplement make sure it is all |
| nutrition is one of the leading causes of many | | | | natural and has glucosamine and MSM in it. |
| diseases in dogs including arthritis. Many dog foods on | | | | Research studies suggest that Glucosamine supports |
| the market today are filled with inferior ingredients | | | | healthy joint flexibility, mobility and lubrication. MSM, |
| and by-products, such as... chicken feet, chicken | | | | which is short for Methylsulfonylmethane, is a natural |
| heads, etc... things that you would not knowingly | | | | source of organic sulfur, an element vital to the |
| feed your dog. So if you see the word by-product, | | | | maintenance of healthy joints, bones, ligaments and |
| don't buy the food! | | | | tendons. |
| Look for a food with quality protein like chicken meal. | | | | Also look for arthritis supplements that have high |
| Make sure you also stay away from any food that | | | | levels of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids derived |
| has corn, wheat, soy, wheat gluten or milk products | | | | from fish oil. Fish oil is known to help improve healthy |
| in it. These ingredients have no nutritional value and | | | | joint function. |
| are generally only used as a cheap filler. They can | | | | So remember... quality food, plenty of exercise and |
| also contribute to allergies in dogs. So remember, | | | | supplementation all work together to get your dog in |
| don't underestimate the power of a good quality dog | | | | the best of health. They'll love ya for it! |
| food! It can do miracles... | | | | |