A new dog food literally blocks off the genes that produce cartilage-destroying enzymes and protects the joints from further damage. It reduces the pain and slows down the disease, keeping your dog on the move. The increased mobility in itself improves the condition, as the joints themselves receive fluids as a result of movement.
The main ingredients of this new type of dog food (which is called Hill's Prescription Diet Canine j/d), are Omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine and and chondroitin sulphate. The fatty acids reduce the inflammation in the dog's joints, which not only minimise the discomfort, but also delay the need for, or the dosage of anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medication.
Omega-3 fatty acids, when taken in large quantities by people, can lead to blood-clotting problems. But, according to Dr Fyvie, dogs are more carnivorous than people, and are able to use fat as an energy source, without resultant health problems. Unless the ratio between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids is exactly right, the diet could lead to inflammation, rather than relieving it.
The main ingredients of this new type of dog food (which is called Hill's Prescription Diet Canine j/d), are Omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine and and chondroitin sulphate. The fatty acids reduce the inflammation in the dog's joints, which not only minimise the discomfort, but also delay the need for, or the dosage of anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medication.
Omega-3 fatty acids, when taken in large quantities by people, can lead to blood-clotting problems. But, according to Dr Fyvie, dogs are more carnivorous than people, and are able to use fat as an energy source, without resultant health problems. Unless the ratio between Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids is exactly right, the diet could lead to inflammation, rather than relieving it.
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