Healthy Living Blog — canine health

Why Shellfish-Free Glucosamine for Your Dog or Cat?

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Why Shellfish-Free Glucosamine for Your Dog or Cat?

A good glucosamine supplement can help improve mobility, motion, as well as slow the aging process of the joints - possibly adding years to your pet's life. 

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Common canine skin issues - identify and resolve

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Common canine skin issues - identify and resolve

A canine's healthy skin & coat are an indicator of general overall health. Most minor issues can be addressed with a quality multi-vitamin.
Allergen Causes of Itchy Skin:

  • Fleas – no surprise here! Those little buggers can cause passing irritation to pets & people alike, but for a dog that is allergic to flea bites, the passing irritation can become unbearable for his entire system.

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Glucosamine: a necessary nutrient for dogs to sustain comfortable mobility

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Glucosamine: a necessary nutrient for dogs to sustain comfortable mobility

For use in dietary supplements, glucosamine is harvested from shellfish or can be manufactured/derived from a plant source (corn). It comes in different chemical forms, but the one most commonly used for arthritis and overall joint health is glucosamine sulfate. Effective joint support formulas usually contain Glucosamine along with MSM and Chondroitin.

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