Today we are sharing a guest post by Wag Lifetime Joint Care. Joint supplements are a hot topic around our household, with two active seniors (one with arthritis) and one young pup with knee issues (you can read about Luke’s luxating patella by clicking here). Next week we will be sharing our own review of this product, along with a giveaway!
What Age Should I Start My Dog on a Joint Supplement?
This is an excellent question that we at Pet Research receive regularly. Each dog has different needs, but one need that most dogs have is the need for joint support and care. As a dog ages, their body’s ability to produce natural glucosamine reduces, leaving them at risk for canine arthritis and joint pain.
Don’t wait until your dog is limping or slowing down…
It’s tempting to invest in a joint supplement when our dog begins exhibiting the symptoms of canine arthritis like…
- slowing down, difficulty standing
- limping, not putting weight on a leg
- licking at joints (to alleviate pain)
Dogs instinctually mask their pain and by the time we see evidence of their pain, they’ve been hurting for a long period of time and their pain has reached a point where it can’t be masked.
Should I add a joint supplement to my puppy’s diet?
Although dogs of all ages and sizes can enjoy the benefits of Wag Lifetime Joint Care, a healthy puppy is still producing glucosamine for their growing bones and joints and may not need the support of a joint supplement. However, some breeds are prone to canine arthritis, hip dysplasia, or elbow dysplasia. A quality joint supplement not only helps to repair joint damage, it will help prevent damage too.
If a puppy begins displaying symptoms of joint pain, seek care and advice from your veterinarian and discuss the use and benefits of a joint supplement.
The benefits of Wag Lifetime Joint Care…
No matter the age or size of your dog, Wag Lifetime Joint Care is beneficial for a growing and aging dog. Wag is natural and has shown consistently in trials that it works fast, in 7 to 10 days, which means that if your dog is slowing down and appears to be in pain, adding a daily dosage of Wag Lifetime Joint Care will bring your dog relief in less than 2 weeks.
Every dog has different needs and if you feel that your dog would benefit from a joint supplement, consider choosing a natural supplement with no known side effects or conflicts with other supplements or medications. Try Wag Lifetime Joint Care.
This post is sponsored by Wag Lifetime Joint Care.
Great post! will be back to see how you like it!
Thanks! I look forward to writing my review too!
Looking forward to your review. I’m in the better safe than sorry crowd and my dogs receive a supplement throughout their lives.
I think you’re in the right crowd!
Interesting post, I never thought about giving a supplement to a younger dog, but it makes sense, especially for dogs that are prone to joint or hip problems.
I never thought that way before either, but it really does just make perfect sense.
As a giant breed owner, I always start a joint supplement right away. A giant breeds growth can be a bit difficult, so I like to offer as much support as possible. Then I think it’s important to keep offering support as they age.
I think you are doing the perfect thing for them.
Great post! I actually wanted to start Buster on a joint supplement before he turn 1 year old. Everyone looked at me like I was crazy, but I figured it couldn’t do much harm and could only prevent damage. But, then we had to deal with more important allergy issues, so I couldn’t start it. I finally just started it (and I’m using Wag, too) about 2 months ago. I’m impressed with it and love that it’s natural. (Major points to it for not having anything Buster is allergic to!) He runs around like crazy, so I’m hoping starting him on his so early will keep him able to run around like a maniac for quite awhile 🙂
I used to be one that kind of thought supplements might be a waste of money, but I’ve totally turned my thinking around on that one now! It will be a lifetime thing for all of our dogs from now on.
That’s right, dogs are like kids too. we need to invest on their supplement as early as we can. We also need to remember that dogs age fast. I want to see my buddy live a healthy life.
We are so glad the are more ways to help with joint problems these days!
It is good news for everyone!
We wonder about cats and if they should take joint supplements too.
We had our cat Samantha on joint supplements for a while. She had a limp and they couldn’t find a cause for it. Her limp went away after a while but it took months for her to start jumping again. Now we just give her a senior vitamin, but I still think about adding joint supplements back at some point as well.
It is great to have some guidance on when to start a supplement. Thanks for the informative post.
You’re very welcome…we hope it helps someone that needs it.
I’m glad Shiner doesn’t really show any or many signs of arthritis yet. When our shelties got old, they definitely did show signs. But, they are a breed that’s prone to it more. Great information!
Glad to share it! It definitely pays to know your breed and what things to watch for.
Having watched two of my big dogs suffer with hip dysplatia, I have put Bentley on a joint supplement and he will enjoy them forever. An ounce of prevention and all of that! ♥
I think you are doing the best thing for Bentley! All of our dogs will be on them from now on as well….I wish I’d known sooner.
This has actually been a hot topic in our house. Harlow recently broke a bone in her paw, and x-rays clearly show her other paw was crushed at some time. We are looking for what we can give her that will reduce any further issues (arthritis) further down the road.
Monty and Harlow
If you have any questions about this product, please let me know. I know how you feel…even if Luke doesn’t need the surgery for his knee, arthritis is bound to set in with his condition. So we need to get on top of that, and joint supplements are a great thing for that.
This is something I’ve just started asking myself as I start seeing white fur on Honey’s back and coming up to her 5th birthday later this month.
I’m so glad she is fit and pain-free but I certainly want to keep it that way.
It never occurred to me before Sheba got her arthritis diagnosis, at 9 years old. Now I wonder if we couldn’t have prevented that by having her on them sooner, or at least maybe slowed down the onset of it.
Very interesting! I am heading over to check this out. Thanks!
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You’re welcome, Jenna! If you have any questions, please let me know.
Interesting, I’ve always wondered about this. I’ll definitely be checking with our vet about when to start Daisy on joint supplements.
Our vet never recommended them to us, but when the subject did come up because of Luke’s knee, they said they were totally in favor of them for all dogs of all ages (once they’re done growing probably).
that’s really a good question :o) and I will look for this joint supplement, maybe we can get it here too…
I can check into that for you if you want me to, Easy.