Canine j/d Weight Metabolic + Mobility

Hill's Prescription Diet Canine j/d Weight Metabolic + Mobility for the overweight dog with osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common health problem in older dogs. It can have several causes:

• Joint inflammation (arthritis)
• Malposition of the hip (hip dysplasia)
• Overweight

Overweight and osteoarthritis in dogs - a vicious circle

40% of dogs with osteoarthritis are very overweight. Hill's has therefore designed Metabolic + Mobility for dogs with obesity and osteoarthritis. Because these two health problems form a vicious circle: a dog that is overweight puts strain on its joints. This makes him susceptible to osteoarthritis. Once he suffers from osteoarthritis, he wants to move less. This makes the excess weight worse. And therefore the osteoarthritis becomes more painful.

Reduce overweight in dogs - with Hill's Metabolic + Mobility

However, you can break this vicious circle very easily: Being overweight is the best place for you as a dog owner to start. Studies show that weight loss has a positive effect on the symptoms of osteoarthritis. 88 percent of dogs fed Metabolic + Mobility reduced their weight in just two months under everyday conditions.

Metabolic + Mobility dry food with chicken and turkey for synovial fluid

Hill's has formulated Metabolic + Mobility to increase the dog's energy consumption. This helps him to lose weight.

To combat osteoarthritis, the dry food contains pork cartilage as a natural source of chondroitin sulphate. This is an important component of synovial fluid, which nourishes the cartilage and ensures that the joint functions smoothly. Metabolic + Mobility uses crustaceans as a source of glucosamine, another important component of joint cartilage.

Help your osteoarthritic dog with additional walks!

Dogs with osteoarthritis usually don't like to walk. Owners are also often afraid of harming their dog with walks. The opposite is true! With osteoarthritis, your dog urgently needs regular exercise so that the synovial fluid can fulfill its function. A walk with a leisurely start is just right for this. For older dogs, several shorter walks are ideal.

The vet can also give your dog medication to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. This will ensure that your dog still wants to move despite his osteoarthritis.