Friday, April 13, 2012

Supplements to aid your older dog

By Taylor Janzen


You need to find a high quality glucosamine for dogs supplement to get the needed benefits required. A good supplement will help to keep the joint surfaces lubricated with a nice coating of smooth cartilage on all the surface areas of the joints to keep your pet pain free. Giving them the healthy connective tissues they need.

As humans we recognize the need to supplement our diets, we regularly take glucosamine, chondroitin, msm and other supplements to help maintain our bodies in the best shape possible.

Glucosamine is an amino sugar used to build tendons, ligaments, cartilage and synovial fluid (joint oil). It stimulates production of GAG's (glucosaminoglycans) in synovial fluid to enhance lubrication. In addition to being a lubricant this fluid acts as a shock absorber cushioning the joints during exercise. Synovial fluid tends to become thinner due to old age and wear and tear, thus losing some of its soothing properties. Glucosamine is a soluble natural product obtained from crustacean shells. After being consumed it is absorbed through the wall of the intestine into the body. It is then attracted to the joint cells where it provides the raw material to build up synovial fluid.

Vitamins E and C nutritionally support the immune system by neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin C, like MSM, is very important in the maintenance of joint tissues, and it is known to play a major role in making collagen.

All of these supplements should always provide a high level of Chondroitin, Glucosamine, MSM, HA, Omega 3 fatty acid and the antioxidants vitaman C and E. These are used to help keep your pets joint in tip top shape. Find a supplement formulated by top nutritionalists who have many years of experience with the pet industry to get the best joint supplements for your dogs overall health needs.

Look for the cost per serving to find the best value when you are looking at supplements for your dog.




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