23/09/2025
𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛: 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
A supplement is a product to SUPPLEMENT a diet, it might be something that is not available in the existing diet or may be beneficial at higher levels.
I'd like to show you 5 supplements, most of which are not typical ones people use, and why:
𝗠𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗜𝗟
With the specific ratio of 60% Caprylic acid & 40% Capric acid.
We use this for our nearly 16-year-old dog to assist with cognitive decline.
𝗘𝘂𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗮 (𝗘𝘂𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀) 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸
Joint and ligament support: Traditionally used to strengthen bones, tendons, and ligaments - helpful for active, sporting, or aging dogs with arthritis or weak joints.
𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗖 (𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺)
Vitamin C is essential for producing and repairing cartilage, tendons, and joint capsule tissue, and whilst the body can produce its own, in cases like arthritis, a standard amount isn't going to be helpful at a therapeutic level.
𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗲 (𝗣𝗘𝗔)
PEA down-regulates mast-cell activation and pro-inflammatory signals, which are key drivers of arthritis pain and stiffness. It also enhances the body’s own endocannabinoid system and activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha), both of which help quiet pain pathways.
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗿
This elixir is used to fortify the immune system and improve vitality.
With a very old dog, protecting mobility is incredibly important as this is the main reason older dogs are put to sleep.
However, it is also important that you have a good reason to use each supplement in your stack, that they are safe for dogs, you have accurate dosing guidelines and the supplement is safe for your dog, especially if they're on medication or have medical challenges. Speaking to your Vet before you start new supplement is a great idea.
As supplements are put into a dogs meal, it is important that eating is still an enriching experience for a dog and their meals are not full of powders and liquids.
