Hip and Joint Health For Dogs of Any Age
You love your dog, and you want to do everything you can to keep them healthy and free of pain. Unfortunately, a lot of your dog's favorite activities, like racing around your yard or chasing other pups at the park, can really take a toll on their mobility. Play time, stairs, jumping off the bed, and old age can really wear down your dog’s hips and joints. Luckily there are some signs to look out for so you can catch these issues early, and there are preventative care methods to help keep them healthy! Keep reading to find out more.
Warning Signs
While it’s often more apparent in senior dogs, you should also pay attention to your dog at a young age to catch any warning signs that hip and joint pain could be hurting their mobility. Watch out for these signs of joint pain:
- Reluctance to jump on the bed or climb the stairs
- Difficulty getting up after laying down
- Slow movement around the house (this one is especially important if you have a very active dog that has been slowing down)
- Limping or shaking legs
- Favoring one leg over another
Preventative Care
When it comes to your dog's mobility and joint health, you don't have to wait until you see pain symptoms to start treating them. Proper joint care starts with your dog's diet, and there are a variety of ingredients that can help with joint support. Pet supplements are also a great way to help your dog's joints stay strong, and they can also help relieve pain or discomfort in senior dogs as well.
3 Ingredients To Look For
With so many products on the market for pets, it can be challenging to know what to look for. Organic products are always best to make sure your dog is getting healthy nutrients instead of just getting a bunch of flavored fillers. These are some of the key ingredients you should be looking for in your organic pet supplements:
Glucosamine: In supplemental form, this product can help maintain the health of joints by reducing inflammation and repairing body tissues and cartilage. It occurs naturally in your dog's body but needs to be supplemented as they age to support proper joint health.
Hemp Oil: Hemp is a wonderful ingredient and has similar healing benefits on pets as it does on humans. No-heat/cold-pressed hemp oil is rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fatty acids that can help relieve your dog's pain, inflammation, seizures, arthritis, anxiety, and stress.
Chondroitin: This is one of the main components in cartilage and is responsible for the elasticity and shock absorption. Supplementing this in the body ensures that your dog's cartilage continues to function optimally.
How Pawishes Can Help:
Pawishes are delicious and healthy hemp-based dog treats. They contain all the essential nutrients and superfood ingredients that have been scientifically proven to prevent and relieve pain symptoms from common hip and joint disorders. Our duck-flavored soft chews are a fan favorite even among the pickiest pups, and the benefits can be felt in dogs of any age. If you're looking to relieve your senior dog's pain or wish to prolong their joint health, Pawishes hemp chews are the perfect solution. It's important to note that you should still always consult with your vet if you notice any changes in your pet's behavior or think they might be experiencing pain. It's never too early to focus on joint health, and when it comes to your dog, they deserve the best.