So, you’re a dog owner and you’re concerned about your pup developing hip dysplasia. First of all, good for you! We love seeing pet parents who are proactive about educating themselves on how to keep their furry friends happy and healthy. It is so much easier, more cost-effective, and less stressful to take preventative measures…
Dogs Don’t Always Show Their Pain Here’s the thing: dogs don’t cry. They’ve evolved to hide their pain. In their pack mentality, pain is a sign of weakness – it means you could be left behind by the group, not be able to pull your weight or become a liability to the pack as…
First things first: we get it. It can seem hard to justify spending money on preventative joint supplements for your dog when your dog doesn’t have joint problems (yet!). But we’re here to convince you: it’s more than worth it, for both of you. First, take into consideration the fact that it’s been estimated that…
If your dog is suffering from joint pain, you may have heard that glucosamine can help. Glucosamine is one of the most popular supplements for canines (and with good reason), but because of this, all the information out there can feel overwhelming. So to help you out, we’ve done the work and compiled all the…
Dog joint health can be an overwhelming topic. With all the info out there, it can be hard to know exactly what your dog needs. We’ve narrowed it down to give you the best ingredients, nutrients, and foods to keep your dog’s joints happy and healthy. As always, we encourage you to talk to your…
It can be difficult for many TopDog Health clients to know if their dog needs both a glucosamine supplement and an omega supplement. We’re here to tell you: YES! The pet parents that provide their beloved pets with both, instead of just one, of these essential supplements, see much better results in not only their…
Before we go any further, here’s your answer: YES! Your dog’s health and happiness will benefit hugely from the simple addition of an omega supplement to their diet. It will promote heart health, reduce discomfort from chronic inflammatory conditions like arthritis, help soothe skin diseases, promote brain function, and more. And who doesn’t want that…
Glucosamine and chondroitin are the main ingredients found in most canine joint supplements. These two natural cartilage building blocks are essential for maintaining healthy joint function and for helping to lessen the aches and pains so many dogs experience with canine arthritis. But you know what they sometimes say about too much of a good…
If you’re a human who has arthritis, you may notice that the first ingredient in your joint supplement is glucosamine. And if you have a dog with arthritis, you might have seen that the first ingredient in their joint supplement is, also, glucosamine. So this begs the question – what’s the difference? The short answer…
