September is Arthritis Awareness Month<\/strong> so now is the perfect time to talk about your dog’s joints (that and the fact that my dog just got diagnosed with severe arthritis in her knee so it’s top of mind. Just the diagnosis put me back about $800).<\/p>\n

You may be thinking, my dog is fine, I don’t need to read this article\u00a0but 20% of middle-aged dogs and 90% of senior dogs get arthritis. And because there’s no cure other than surgery, it has to be managed by medication that has side-effects.<\/p>\n

How much better would it be if we could stop that pain and inflammation before it starts?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, we can! With nutritional joint supplements.<\/p>\n

There are four main advantages to using nutritional supplements to look after your dog\u2019s joints:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0THEY WORK\u00a0<\/strong>A recent study in the Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics showed that collagen definitely improved the mobility and comfort level of dogs with arthritis.<\/p>\n

2. SLOW IT DOWN<\/strong>\u00a0Using a nutritional product to support your dog\u2019s joints is proactive. If you give him the right supplement, you can help to slow the deterioration of his cartilage and improve the consistency and cushioning effect of the fluid in his joints. This can prevent joint degeneration before it occurs, rather than treating the damage after the event.<\/p>\n

3. SAFETY FIRST!<\/strong>\u00a0Nutritional supplements are safe. There is virtually no risk that your treatment will do more harm than good. If you can manage your dog\u2019s joint health using supplements, it\u2019s a better long term option for him.<\/p>\n

4. THE PRICE IS RIGHT!<\/strong> \u00a0Nutritional supplements are MUCH less expensive.\u00a0If only I had been proactive with my dog RiQui I would have an extra $800 in my bank account and wouldn’t be looking at the possibility of spending another $4000 more on surgery.<\/p>\n

Choosing a Nutritional Supplement for Your Dog\u2019s Joints<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you shop online or at the pet store, you\u2019ll find quite a range of nutritional joint supplements to choose from. How do you know which one to buy? You need to read the label to check the \u00a0ingredient list, and make sure it includes ingredients that have been shown to be effective.<\/p>\n