Osteoarthritis

3) To treat & prevent Osteoarthritis (includes degenerative disease related to hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, CCL tears) 20 to 30% of pets affected

Best way to prevent JAVMA wt loss study

Best resource for supplements Consumerlab.com

Products

Rx Foods:  Purina JM ®  & Hills J/D ®  (force plate studies have been done by each company) just peer review published for J/D JAVMA reference Feline J/D just released!

Over the counter (OTC) Foods Feed only enough to maintain Ideal Weight

EPA/DHA Fish oils Anti-inflammatory dose of EPA  is 20mg per lb per day  (details)

Joint supplements (DASUquin ® & Glycoflex III ®) per label(details)

Challenges:  Not FDA controlled so there are major quality control & effectiveness issues

Breeds we specifically need to watch Labs, Golden Retrievers  & all large breeds, Cavalier King Charles, Boston Terriers, Yorkies, cats over the age of 10! (over 60% have arthritis)