Which joint supplement is right for your pet?

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How do you choose the best joint supplement for your pet? With so many choices, it can be hard to decide which one will meet your pet’s individual needs.

Joint care

PAW by Blackmores joint range

With our 80+ years of natural health expertise, PAW has formulated a joint health range of Australian made supplements tailored to your dog or cat’s health. Whether you have a large breed dog, a senior arthritic dog or just an active pooch there’s a PAW by Blackmores joint supplement for them.

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Best joint supplements to relieve pain and reduce inflammation for dogs with mild-moderate arthritis

PAW Osteosupport® joint powder for dogs is ideal for dogs with arthritis. Relieving their joint pain and reducing inflammation is vital for them to enjoy a good quality of life.

Green-lipped mussel (GLM) is a very effective and safe supplement that is proven to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. However, the quality of GLM used in some supplements can vary significantly, as can the strength of each batch.

PAW by Blackmores uses only the highest quality GLM, which meets strict requirements to ensure consistent results.

Continuing on a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement (such as PAW Osteocare) ) is also critical to keep providing key nutrients to the joint cartilage.

They feature:

Simple daily dosing - 1 capsule per 25kg of body weight.
Easy-to-use powder format — capsule contents can be sprinkled over food
For ultimate support use PAW Osteosupport® in conjunction with PAW Osteocare® or PAW Cosequin® DS for clinical arthritis cases.

They are great for:

Dogs and cats with symptoms of pain and inflammation from arthritis (e.g. lameness, stiffness and a reluctance to play)
Ingredients include:
Highly concentrated green-lipped mussel (Pern128) providing high levels of omega 3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA & ETA), for relief from pain associated with Osteoarthritis.

PAW Fish oil 500: Veterinary strength is also ideal for dogs with arthritis to help reduce inflammation and any associated pain.

Features:

A concentrated blend of liquid fish oil
No added artificial colours or flavours
Available in 200ml bottle with easy to dose pump dispenser
Contains Blackmores fish oil with omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA)
Formulated specifically for pets based on standard ratios recommended by the US National Research Council.

Great for:

Dogs with symptoms of pain and inflammation from arthritis (e.g. lameness, stiffness and a reluctance to play).
Pets living with a wide range of conditions, including allergies, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, heart disease and cognitive problems.
Consult your veterinarian about use of fish oils for dogs as adjunctive nutritional management of these conditions

Ingredients include:

500mg/mL EPA+DHA

Best joint supplement for obese or overweight dogs with mild-moderate arthritis

PAW Cosequin® DS contains a unique combination of Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Manganese and Vitamin C, which works synergistically to help maintain joint function in dogs.

They feature:

Extra-strength chondroitin
Easy-to-use powder formula – capsule contents can be sprinkled over food
Contains no fat or protein
Simple daily dosing – 1 capsule up to 22kg body weight, 2 capsules for 23kg+ body weight

They are great for:

Obese or overweight dogs
Dogs with pancreatitis
Dogs who are on restricted-calorie, low-protein or low-fat diets
Dogs with more advanced arthritis who need the support of extra chondroitin

Ingredients include:

500mg Glucosamine Hydrochloride
400mg Chondroitin Sulfate
Manganese Gluconate
Calcium Ascorbate

Cats get arthritis too - what to look out for

82% of cats over the age of 14 have osteoarthritis in at least one joint. Arthritis in dogs usually affects the joints in the legs whereas cats often develop pain and stiffness in their spine which leads to different symptoms:

Messy coats – painful joints make it hard for cats to groom themselves
Sleeping more often to avoid movement that causes pain
Being extra aloof or cranky due to pain
Finding it difficult to jump onto furniture
Making a mess when they use their litter tray

Start your cat on green lipped mussel supplement to reduce inflammation. Try PAW Osteosupport® joint powder for cats which contains highly concentrated green-lipped mussel (Pern128) providing high levels of omega 3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA & ETA), for relief from pain associated with osteoarthritis.