Hip and joint health issues can be a common problem in dogs, especially as they age.
If you're a dog owner, it's important to know what to look out for in regards to hip and joint health. Common signs of hip and joint issues include limping, difficulty getting up or down, and decreased activity levels.
Poor hip and joint health can cause pain, stiffness, and even lead to mobility issues in dogs, making it difficult for them to run, walk, and play. Common conditions that can affect a dog's hip and joint health include hip dysplasia, arthritis, and other degenerative joint diseases.
To maintain good hip and joint health in dogs, there are several things that pet owners can do. Here are some tips:
1. Regular Exercise: Regular exercise can help keep your dog's muscles strong and support their joints. Low-impact exercises such as walking, swimming, and gentle play are great options for dogs with joint issues.
2. A Healthy Diet: A well-balanced diet that includes essential nutrients like glucosamine and chondroitin can help support joint health.
3. Weight Management: Excess weight can put a lot of strain on a dog's joints, especially the hips. Maintaining a healthy weight through proper diet and exercise can help prevent joint issues from developing.
4. Supplements: Supplements like green lipped mussels, fish oil and glucosamine can help promote joint health and reduce inflammation in dogs with joint issues.
While Huntaway can’t assist you with exercising your pup, our product range can greatly help with the other three points to support your dog’s hip and joint health.
Let's take a look at Huntaway's three key products that can support hip and joint health in dogs:
Venison Paddywacks
Huntaway's Venison Paddywack Treats contain natural collagen, which can help support joint health. They also are packed with glucosamine and chondroitin which are key components to reducing the risk of joint degeneration and arthritis for dogs, and contain anti-inflammatory properties that reduce joint pain and inflammation.
Venison and Green-Lipped Mussel Chews
Huntaway's Wild Venison and Green Lipped Mussel Chews are a great option for dogs who may not be on a raw diet, but still need additional support for their hip and joint health.
This chew contains 100% pure green-lipped mussel powder, which is a natural source of glucosamine, chondroitin, and other nutrients that can help support cartilage, joint health and mobility.
Wild Venison Raw Dog Food
Our Wild Venison Raw Dog Food is a complete formulation that provides a healthy diet for your dog.
Venison is a naturally lean protein. With less fat and cholesterol than beef and other red meats, our raw formula can assist you in managing your dog’s weight. Keeping your dog at an optimal weight reduces the stress on hips and joints.
Venison also has high levels of Niacin (Vitamin B3) which assists blood circulation, that can reduce inflammation.
For more information, be sure to check out Huntaway's Hip & Joint Support Collection.
By incorporating Huntaway's products into your dog's diet, you can help support their hip and joint health.
We hope this information has been helpful in understanding how Huntaway's products can support hip and joint health in dogs.
