Canine Health

Joint Health for Dogs While Participating in Canine Agility

Every year the Westminster dog show comes and goes. America roots for their favorite dog breed to take best in show. At the same time, agility dogs from around the world gather to challenge each other on course to see which dog is the fastest and most accurate. But what kind of training leads up to this competition? What makes these dogs different from the pet that sleeps at the foot of your bed? And can anyone compete in canine agility? Agility dogs range in size and breed. In fact, any dog can get involved in agility once they reach one year in age. Trainers ask that dogs don’t begin training on agility equipment until they reach one year of...

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The Benefits Of Vitamin C For Dogs

When we feel common colds coming on, many of us mainline orange juice and Vitamin C supplements with the intention of giving our immune systems the boosts they need to fight off the virus. This is because Vitamin C is great for the human body; it has many benefits in dogs as well. Dogs actually produce their own Vitamin C using sunlight just as humans produce their own Vitamin D, but deficiencies can still occur. At Lloyd and Lucy’s Pet Supplies, we put Vitamin C into our canine hip and joint supplements in order to take advantage of the following benefits Vitamin C has for dogs: Neurotransmitter Production Certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin require Vitamin C for optimal production. This...

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What Does MSM Do For Dogs?

At Lloyd and Lucy’s Pet Supplies, we are passionate about keeping your dogs healthy and happy;  we’ve been able to make a huge impact in many dogs’ lives through our hip and joint supplement. Our customers are constantly telling us about the significant improvements they’ve seen in their canines thanks to our supplement. Our supplement formula includes a list of wholesome ingredients, one of those being MSM, or Methylsulfonylmethane. An organic form of sulfur, MSM is great for dogs because of the following: Pain Relief When something causes relief from pain, it is called an analgesic. As a natural analgesic, MSM can be very relieving for dogs who suffer from chronic pain. Detoxification MSM increases a cell’s permeability, that is...

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Dog Glucosamine & More: How to Care For Your Dog's Joints

Many dog's experience  joint pain as they start to get older. While some breeds are more susceptible to joint problems than others, all dogs can be vulnerable based on their diets, living conditions, and genetics. Symptoms of joint pain issues include: Difficulty getting up or laying down Licking joints obsessively  Slower walking pace Weight gain Stiffness in the legs If you spot any of these signs, chances are good that your dog is experiencing joint pain. You should take your pet into the veterinarian for confirmation. Your vet can give you a treatment place that includes dog glucosamine, regular exercise, and other ideas to help prevent your dog's joint pain from getting worse. The best way to ease dog joint...

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Why the heck does my dog eat grass?

Being a dog owner means you probably spend a lot of time worrying about your canines. If you worry about joint health for your dogs, then you may have even already invested in our popular supplement. Dog joint care isn’t the only aspect of your dog’s health though. Ever wonder why your dog is grazing like a cow when he's in the backyard? Check out the going theories dog experts have come up with, so you can stop worrying about this strange habit: To learn more about dogs and dog health, browse our other blog posts. To keep your canine friend active for years to come, check out our glucosamine supplement for dogs.  

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