What You Need to Know About MSM for Dogs: Common FAQs You may have heard great things about MSM for dogs, and with very good reason. But you may still have several questions about this sulfur-rich compound. Officially known as methylsulfonylmethane, MSM has primarily been used to enhance dog joint health, although its benefits extend…
MSM Benefits for Dogs: Going Beyond Joint Health You may be familiar with MSM as a top ingredient in dog joint supplements, but it also does so much more. Officially known as methylsulfonylmethane, MSM contains notable amounts of sulfur, an essential element your dog may not be receiving from his food or other sources. Sulfur…
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If your dog is regularly taking joint supplements, there is some good news and could-be-better news. The good news is that quality dog joint supplements can be helpful for your dog’s overall health, mobility and well-being. The could-be-better news is that the amount of MSM in the typical dog supplement is not enough to reap…
When it comes to dog supplements, ingredients matter. But something else matters just as much, if not more. That something else is your dog’s ability to access the nutrients from those ingredients. Nutrients in dog supplements are less absorbable than nutrients found in food, which is why you often see supplements containing astronomical amounts of…
When your dog is in pain, your first impulse may be to help relieve it. That impulse is a beneficial one if it results in a trip to the vet and a recommendation for the right pain medication for dogs. But that impulse can be disastrous if you decide to treat the pain yourself with…
When Splooting May Be Cause for Concern Dogs are prone to amusing their owners in so many ways, and one of those ways is with a pose that’s become known as splooting. Dog splooting is a position where your dog lies on his belly with one or both legs stretched behind his body. While many…
What Is Muscle Atrophy? Muscle atrophy in dogs is the wasting or loss of the dog’s muscle tissue. It often occurs in the legs, particularly the hind legs, although it can show up in other areas of the body. When atrophy results from an injury or surgery, it may be fairly obvious. But that’s not…
Surviving Crate Rest for Dogs: Tips, Activities, Interactive Dog Toys To you, crate rest for dogs may mean a relaxing, quiet environment where your pets can recover from surgery in peace. However, to dogs, crate rest can seem like one unending stretch of boredom in a very small world. Your job is to not only…
