Managing arthritis in our older dogs is something many of us have dealt with. It breaks our hearts as it is so painful for our beloved companions. What can you do? Well, exercise in mild forms is great, swimming can be helpful and weight management.
There are many products on the market from orthopedic and heated dog beds to numerous foods, treats and supplements. Of course, there is always the prescription drug route as well – and that works well for many pet owners.
We have a new product on Campus called Dawg Eez – made from Elk Velvet Antler. I can see some of you cringing now – hold on. One of our staff members was telling me about her older dog and how she managed this dog’s arthritis very effectively with Elk Velvet so I did some research and found it is really a great product that has been used for centuries. It can be expensive, but if it eases the pain and improves mobility many think it is worth it! It certainly is less expensive than some alternative options such as surgery, treadmill therapy and some prescription medicines!
There are many active ingredients found in elk velvet antler including a variety of minerals, trace elements, protein, fatty acids, and glucosamine. The product we sell, Dawg Eez, is in tablet form and contains 375 mg Domestic elk velvet antler and 125 mg of domestic elk liver. This combination provides your dog with several basic nutrients, associated with joint health!
Back on Campus: Well, Martin did a terrific job with the murals! He transformed the “warehouse” to a beautifully painted Campus! He combined our silly humor with over 75 paintings of dogs, buildings, etc. It is great fun and we will be hosting a week-long open house event. Stay tuned for more information! Woof on ….