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…
TopDog New Developments Make Dog Health Easier (and More Fun) Although dogs tend to dig a routine, they’re also apt to get excited when you introduce them to something new. TopDog Health & Rehabilitation is bringing on the excitement with new developments – including a new look and brand new products – all designed to…
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…
The unfortunate answer to this question is yes, small dogs can get hip dysplasia. While it’s certainly more common in large and giant breed dogs, certain breeds of small and medium-sized dogs are also prone to developing the disease. In ascending order from most affected (Pugs) to least affected (Tibetan Terrier) Small dogs that are…
Joint and mobility issues, like arthritis, are some of the most common health problems among dogs. Arthritis symptoms in your pup can range from being hardly noticeable to completely debilitating, and it can be difficult to watch your best friend’s mobility decline. While unfortunately, canine arthritis can’t be completely “cured” (once the cartilage in your…
The Complete Guide to Weight Loss for Dogs Identifying an Overweight Dog Risk Factors for Weight Gain Are You Overfeeding Your Dog? Health Issues in Overweight Dogs Creating a Doggy Diet Plan Creating a Doggy Exercise Routine Weight Loss Tricks for Dogs Who Love to Eat The Complete Guide to Weight Loss for Dogs Be…
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…
You’ve heard that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but we don’t believe that for a second. It turns out that the key to slowing cognitive decline in your senior dog is exactly that: teaching them new tricks. Recent research by psychologist Norton W. Milgram at the University of Toronto shows giving older…
