Joint Health for Dogs
Special Nutrients
Controlled Fat Levels
The Role of Diet in Joint Health
Traditionally, owners of large-breed and senior dogs have been aware that their dogs may be predisposed to some common joint and skeletal conditions that can affect their mobility and overall wellness. Specially formulated diets can help promote skeletal and joint health and assist in maintaining healthy cartilage.
Special Nutrients
Including specific nutrients in your dog’s diet can help maintain healthy joints. Optimal levels of vitamins and minerals as well as specific nutrients like glucosamine support the efficient production of cartilage.
Controlled Fat Levels
Iams® Adult Large-Breed and Iams® Active Maturity have lower fat levels compared with our adult small-medium breed maintenance formulas. These formulas are designed to help keep large-breed or older dogs at an optimal weight to minimise joint stress.
Controlled fat levels can translate into optimal body weight, which means less stress on susceptible joints. Bones are the framework of the body and the more weight added to the frame, the more stress joints experience. Reduced fat levels help maintain correct body weight, thereby avoiding excess stress on joints.
