Proactive Wellness: How Early Support Helps Pets Keep Active, Agile And Full Of Life

If you immediately think of older, slower pets with joint stiffness, then you’d be absolutely right. Ageing pets will almost all benefit from a joint supplement, but have you considered your younger pets, too?

At each stage of your pet's life, their needs, activities, and behaviours will change, and supporting their joint health and wellbeing, no matter what their age, will help them feel good for years to come

Do some pets benefit more from supplements than others?

There is a lot to consider when it comes to the aspects that might impact your pet’s mobility and well-being. Pets that are either working, competing, or are genetically more likely to experience joint stiffness will absolutely benefit from a supplement early in life. 

You may not work or compete with your pet, but also consider their breed, size, weight, and activity level. Some breeds are prone to joint stiffness, especially large-breed dogs and big cats, like Maine Coons. 

If your pet is carrying a little extra weight, it is likely to be impacting their joint health. Helping them to shift a few pounds with diet and exercise, and supporting their joint health with a high-quality joint care supplement will have a huge impact on their mobility and overall health.

Not sure if your pet is overweight? Learn how to body condition score your dog here.

Does my puppy need a joint supplement?

Puppies are new, with new, bouncy bodies and shiny new joints—surely they don’t need a joint supplement?

Actually, this is a great time to start thinking about supporting their life-long wellness and setting them up for success. Not every puppy will need a supplement, though. Large breeds and those predisposed to joint stiffness would benefit from Antinol Joint Care Pro from 12 weeks old. And the DHA contained in Antinol is fantastic for supporting brain development for those clever pups. 

If you’re planning to compete in canine sports or other intensive activities, we recommend adding Antinol Joint Care Pro to your routine as you increase the intensity of their training. 

Should my 1-year old pet have a joint supplement? The Teenage years

They’re out of the cute fluffy phase, and your pet is looking very grown-up. The adolescent phase can be very challenging for pet parents. Your pet is going through huge hormonal changes, and they’re probably testing their boundaries…and your patience.

Although they might look fully grown, their bones and joints are still developing and maturing. This is also the age when they’re likely to get into mischief as they test out what their body can do and what they can get away with.

Around this age, you might be considering having your pet neutered. If you choose this for your pet, keep them on a balanced diet, and discuss it with your vet or a nutritionist, as weight gain is common post-neutering, and you don’t want to add extra weight to those joints. 

Supporting their joint health through this tricky period helps maintain normal joint health as they push their limits and continue to develop and mature.

Adults and joint supplements

Now they’re a real grown-up and probably still zooming and zipping around, but as pets age, they’re more likely to experience joint stiffness.

Do you know what signs to look out for in your pet? Learn the 6 signs of joint stiffness here.

Starting your pet on a high-quality, science-backed joint supplement, as an adult, will give their joints the extra support they need as they make the transition into their senior years.

Special care for senior pets' joints

Your golden oldie might not have the same spring that his step once had, but he’s undoubtedly got the same sparkle in his eye.

The senior years are when your pet is most likely to experience joint stiffness, and it’s likely to be age-related.

You might notice they have slowed down on walks, they’re not jumping up on the worktop, or they’re finding it difficult to get up from resting. Now is the time to do everything you can to support their joint health and give them the best quality of life possible.

Plenty of cuddles and a high-quality supplement will help keep your older pet active, mobile and happy, right into their twilight years.

So, what is the best age to start my pet on a joint supplement?

Well, the long and short of it is…any age–it depends what your pet needs. Dogs over 12 weeks and cats over 8 months can  benefit from a high-quality joint supplement like Antinol Joint Care Pro, and starting them early will help to keep them moving, active and enjoying life for years to come. 

What else can Antinol Joint Care Pro do for my pet?

Joint health is at the heart of Antinol. It’s where we started, as ourfounder wanted to support their dog’s mobility…but it’s not just for joints. The potent, highly concentrated green-lipped mussel in Antinol contains over 90 essential fatty acids, including those that are key to your pet’s health and wellness. 

Antinol Joint Care Pro supports:

• Joint health

• Skin Health

• Coat Health

• Brain health

As well as a variety of other benefits, across the body. It supports the core pathways in the body that help maintain normal inflammatory processes and is recommended by vets across the world. 

Considering a high-quality joint supplement for your pet? Try Antinol risk-free for 60 days with our starter kits. Pure. Happiness.