Over the past decade, the number of households with a dog older than 7 years of age has increased from 42 to 52%¹
Among signs of aging, osteoarthritis is a very common disease, that leads to chronic pain, loss of joint function and impaired mobility.
50% of pet owners worldwide² are reportedly looking for joint-friendly products, hoping to improve their companion's daily life. Indeed, joint pain can prevent our pets from walking, playing, or climbing stairs. Their quality of life and interactions with the whole family can be significantly reduced.
Various complementary measures can help them: targeted food and/or complementary feed, weight management for lesser strain on joints, physiotherapy for range of motion and toned muscles, and finally pet’s direct environment arrangement to fit its reduced physical capacities. In the most severe cases, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with known side effects, may become necessary.
Taking care of their joint health early on ensures they can move freely and live fully as long as possible!
¹ MRI-Simmons data, 2022 – Statistics on US households
² 53.2% of dog owners and 46.2% of cat owners, FMCG Gurus, Q3 2022
