These Natural Ingredients Can Help Keep Our Dogs Healthy Longer
How many supplements do you take every day? Now, how many does your dog take?
Believe it or not, many of the natural ingredients we humans take in capsule form might benefit our dogs, too. Starting our pets on vitamin and nutrient boosters early may promote healthy hips and joints, manage their mental and physical well-being, and support long-term healthiness and happiness.
That's why I started my young Saint Bernard, Charlie, on a few different supplements from Finn. The company's dog chews pack a ton of scientifically-backed natural ingredients into bite-sized pieces Charlie loves, and those ingredients may be the key to keeping Charlie active well into his senior years.
I was surprised that Finn makes dog treat-like supplements to address just about every health issue that can plague dogs of every age and size.
Multivitamins Keep Animals in Peak Condition
Packed with vitamins, probiotics, and healthy omegas, Finn's chewable multivitamins provide basic nutrients, like vitamins C and B, right to your pup. Other ingredients could help support heart and cardiovascular function and enhance the immune system response.
But Dr. Kerri Nelson, DVM, PGRS-C, says it best: "Dogs of any age can benefit from these key ingredients like Omega-3’s and probiotics, and the multivitamin also contains other beneficial vitamins for overall improved health.”
Finn Supplements May Help Hip and Joint Health...
Big dogs carry a lot of weight around — and that can cause them a lot of discomfort as they age.
Finn's Hip & Joint supplements are stuffed with scientifically-tested ingredients like Glucosamine, MSM, and Chondroitin, which may help with joint stiffness caused from daily activities, as well as support proper back function and flexibility.
Veterinarians have spoken up about Finn's Hip & Joint supplements, too: "Finn goes above and beyond the three basic hip & joint ingredients," Dr. Farren Billand, DVM, says, "with a range of vitamins, including green lipped mussel and turmeric, that truly give the hips and joints the best support in one simple chew.”
... or Have a Calming Effect
Mental health maintenance isn't just for humans. Dogs stress out, get anxious, and fall into funky moods, too. That’s why Finn created their Calming Aid chews just for sensitive dogs.
"This supplement will provide the perfect balance of staying organic and natural while providing our anxious animal friends with the calming relief they deserve," says Dr. Farren Billand.
If your dog is in a new situation, traveling a lot, hyperactive, or prone to periods of bad behavior, she might be suffering from the usual barrage of mental struggles that humans also face. Tryptophan, passionflower, chamomile, and other ingredients in these supplements may have a calming effect on the nerves of your pooch and support more balanced behavior.
Skin and Fur May Benefit, too
How much time and effort do you spend on your own hair? Or on skincare products like lotions, serums and creams?
Dry skin can drive a dog crazy — hot spots or flaky skin patches, anyone? — and like humans, your doggo can actually lose their hair, too!
The biotin found in Finn’s Skin & Coat supplement helps dogs maintain a healthy coat of fur, while other active ingredients like wild Alaskan salmon oil work to moisturize skin and fight itching or hot spots.
Dr. Kerri Nelson, DVM, PGRS-C, agrees: "I feel strongly that all dogs benefit from omega-3’s, EPA, and DHA," she said. "These have been shown to play a role in supporting growth, healthy skin, cardiovascular health, and much more.”