What Are the Best Natural Supplements for My Senior Dog

The best natural supplement for your dog’s joints depends on specially formulated ingredients. We are strong believers in prevention being better than cure when it comes to caring for your pet joint health.  Some breeds, such as German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers are more likely to be associated with joint issues and may require extra support for joint function.  If you have working dogs such as border collies, cattle dogs, and kelpies you may benefit from giving your dog a natural supplement to enhance their performance and aid with recovery and joint health.   

What natural ingredients should I look for in my dog’s supplements?  

Ingredients such as MSM is a natural supplement used primarily as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant for conditions such as arthritis and some cancers in dogs. MSM can also be beneficial for the joints of horses and cats.  

Hyaluronic acid is a great natural ingredient that is known for its ability to lubricate the joint and help provide shock absorption, aiding the growth and development of cartilage within each joint.    

Our very own New Zealand green-lipped mussel is another fantastic natural ingredient found in pet supplements that can help with joint health, arthritis, and osteoporosis health. Green-lipped mussel is a rich source of glucosamine and chondroitin, vitamins C and E, antioxidants, and minerals such as copper, zinc, and selenium, all of which are vital to your pet’s joint health.    

What are the best natural supplements for my senior dog?   

Every life stage of your dog requires various kinds of care, from nutrition to dental and exercise. Senior dogs are best suited to a senior diet specifically formulated for their life stage. A great addition to your senior diet and care is supplements focused on joint mobility and support. While Antinol and 4Cyte can certainly help with your old dog's joint mobility there are other products on the market that are formulated to help dogs with arthritis and osteocare.    

Arthritis is one of the most common complaints of elderly dogs, but studies have shown that arthritic joint changes are occurring much earlier. Early joint supplementation to prevent arthritis will help to slow and minimise discomfort later in life.  

MyBeau Senior is a natural supplement that is specifically formulated for bone and joint health in dogs. This capsule contains bone health-enhancing ingredients of Chondroitin and New Zealand green-lipped mussel and omega and multivitamins for health and vitality. This natural supplement can be given daily in your dog’s food, just make sure to check the dosage-dependent on your dog’s weight.   

Another nutritional supplement with scientifically efficacy that can be used long term is Synoquin this supplement can help supply the joints with the compounds dogs need to maximize the health of the cartilage and to produce healthy lubricating joint fluid. The Dexahan contained in Synoquin is a concentrated source of krill which contains Omega 3 that is more easily digested and utilised by the body. Synoquin contains pure high-quality glucosamine and chondroitin and is easy to administer by sprinkling into food or given as a whole capsule.  

For osteoarthritis in dogs, there is a loss of the articular cartilage cushioning on the surface of the joints. This means there is a loss of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) within the joint and surrounding tissue. These GAGs such as chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid are essential for joint function.  

A product such as BomaZeal Mobilize contains natural compounds and GAGs which have anti-inflammatory properties and are necessary for the production of cartilage by promoting the regeneration and healing of arthritic joints. This natural supplement for dogs also contains enzogenol, which is a strong antioxidant that counteracts the release of free radicals that contribute to the degeneration of cartilage and acceleration of the aging process.  

Prevention is better than cure when it comes to the best natural supplements for your dog’s joints   

We are advocates for the joint support of dogs at all stages of life, not just when something goes wrong. We believe that prevention is better than cure and starting your dog early on with a natural supplement for their joints is a great way to support their wellbeing and mobility for their entire life.   

Our certified Your Pet PA NZ Experts is available to help you schedule now for additional support for your dogs on what natural supplements are best to give to your dog or changing their diet due to lifestyle.

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