Alleviating Your Pet's Joint Pain During the Winter
People who experience joint discomfort will often tell you they feel it more during the cold winter months. It's believed the cause is the drop in barometric pressure, which can cause tissue to swell. Cold has a similar stiffening effect on muscle, which can cause discomfort even for those who don't have joint issues. The same holds true for our pets. When the temperature drops, we often see them move more slowly and stiffly.
Keep Your Pet Active
One way to support your pet's joints in the winter is with movement. Exercise and staying active help keep joints limber and comfortable. During cold-weather months, joints stiffen and pets are less inclined to move. As people with arthritis know, joints feel stiffer in the morning and in the cold — and we're all more reluctant to get up and get going, which is exactly the thing that helps.
As pet owners, we have to combat our own reluctance to head out on a walk. Walking helps both our pet and ourselves feel better. Movement helps your dog maintain muscle tone, which is important for supporting healthy joints.
Keep Your Pet Hydrated
Staying hydrated has many health benefits, including supporting joint comfort. Keeping fresh water available helps keep cartilage soft and hydrated and helps your pet maintain sufficient blood volume, which aids nutrients moving through the blood and into the joints.
Keep Your Pet Warm
Keeping your pet warm and comfortable is important during the cold winter season. Provide your dog with a warm padded bed in an indoor location, or place a blanket in his or her bed to help keep joints warm and comfortable. Pet clothing can help too — put your dog in a sweater or jacket when it's really cold outside, and avoid leaving your pet outside for long periods during the winter.
Regular Joint Supplements
A quality joint-care supplement works to support the cartilage in your pet's joints. Ingredients like glucosamine help give cartilage-forming cells the building blocks they use to support and maintain cartilage. Unlike a quick fix, a daily supplement takes some time before you notice a difference — it needs to be given regularly and routinely. Another ingredient often included for joint support is MSM (methylsulfonylmethane). Always check with your veterinarian before giving your dog any new supplement.
How FlexPet Helps
FlexPet contains the ingredients listed above — glucosamine and MSM. FlexPet is also the only pet supplement that contains cetyl myristoleate (CM8), a naturally occurring fatty acid that has been studied for its role in supporting joint comfort. CM8 is the key ingredient in FlexPet, and it's what sets FlexPet apart from other pet supplements.
FlexPet is an all-natural way to help support your dog's joint function and quality of life. It has been on the market for over 15 years, is recommended by veterinarians, and has over 100 reviews on Amazon from verified purchasers. FlexPet is made from all-natural, human-grade ingredients in the USA, and is available as a maximum-strength soft chew and a chewable tablet. If your dog could use extra joint support, we encourage you to give FlexPet a try.
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