The cartilage of a healthy joint is a “shock absorber”, providing a cushion between the bones forming the joint. When the joint cartilage is damaged, bone-on-bone contact occurs and results in the formation of bone spurs, joint pain and inflammation.
Degenerative changes to a joint are commonly seen in animals that are advancing in age, overweight or have had a previous injury to the joint.
The following signs help to detect joint disease:
• Limping, stiffness
• Lagging behind during walks
• Difficulty in rising from rest
• Unwillingness to climb stairs or jump into the car
• Licking or chewing at the affected joint
• Pain upon handling or manipulation of the joint
• Lack of appetite
• Inability to jump on or off objects
• Decreased grooming activity
• Changes in behaviour, withdrawal
• Changes to litter box behaviour
• Weight loss, reduced appetite
Cats are good at hiding signs of pain,
therefore watch for subtle changes.
A multi-faceted management of joint conditions help minimize pain and slow down degenerative changes of joints.
An assortment of products that are tasty, easy to give and contain key ingredients to maintain healthy joint tissues, promote sound joint movement and strength:
Soft chews
PROVIDE THE CORE NUTRIENTS TO SUPPORT HEALTHY JOINTS AND MOBILITY
Thera-Bites® Hip & Joint - Large Dogs
Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese,
Vitamin C & MSM
Thera-Bites® Hip & Joint - Cats & Small Dogs
Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese,
Zinc & Whey protein
Osteosupport® PLUS chews
Green Lipped Mussel, Glucosamine, Chondroitin,
Manganese, Vitamin C & MSM
Liquid
PROMOTE JOINT MOBILITY AND SUPPORTS HEALTHY JOINT TISSUES THROUGH KEY NUTRIENTS
Aventi Joint Formula
Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese, Vitamin C,
MSM, Green Lipped Mussel & Citrus bioflavonoid
Aventi Omega 3 Complete
Fish oil containing Omega 3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA)
CAPSULES
100% GREEN LIPPED MUSSEL, A SYNERGY OF NATURALLY OCCURRING NUTRIENTS TO SUPPORT HEALTHY JOINTS
Osteosupport®
Pure Green Lipped Mussel