Did you know that dogs can also have joint problems? Diseases such as osteoarthritis, injuries, or wear caused by overweight or excessive physical activity can be some of the reasons why you should turn to chondroprotectors for dogs.

Are you wondering what chondroprotectors are and how they work? Do you want to know in which cases it is advisable to use them? Would you like to know if your dog is at risk of suffering a joint problem? From Kun-Kay we will answer these and other questions in today's article. Keep reading to get all the keys about these supplements to care for your pet's joints and bones. Stay with us!

1. What are chondroprotectors?

Chondroprotectors are dietary supplements made with natural origin substances such as hyaluronic acid or collagen that are used to care for the health of our pets' joints and bones. They serve to relieve symptoms and prevent the onset of diseases and ailments related to joint health, mainly those related to cartilage degradation.

2. How do chondroprotectors for dogs work?

This type of vitamins and supplements for dogs act both preventively and as a treatment in dogs that already have some joint problem.

That is, on the one hand, they are used to care for the dog's joint health with the aim of avoiding future problems. Chondroprotectors serve to delay cartilage degeneration, preventing diseases such as osteoarthritis.

In case there is already a disease in the joints, chondroprotectors do not cure these ailments but they prevent it from worsening and help relieve some of its symptoms such as pain, inflammation, or stiffness and thus improve the dog's quality of life. Discover our post about Anti-inflammatory drugs for dogs and find out if they are safe for them.

Finally, chondroprotectors are also used in pets recovering from an injury. In this case, they act by relieving pain and helping tissue repair when there is damage.

3. What diseases do chondroprotectors help with?

The chondroprotector supplements are mainly used to prevent the onset and alleviate the symptoms of degenerative diseases that affect the joints of our furry companions. Specifically, the use of chondroprotectors in dogs is recommended to prevent the onset and combat the symptoms of osteoporosis, arthritis or hip dysplasia.

4. Breeds or types of dogs more prone to needing them

There are dogs that, due to their breed, are more prone to suffer joint problems and can benefit from the use of chondroprotectors. Large breed dogs such as German Shepherds, Rottweilers, or Labradors are among the most prone to joint problems. Interestingly, at the opposite end are Chihuahuas, one of the smallest breeds but also very prone to suffer this type of ailment.

Also, there are other situations that can increase a dog's predisposition to joint problems. The use of chondroprotectors is recommended in the following cases:

• Overweight dogs: Excess weight causes your dog's joint health to deteriorate with every step. That is why it is essential that they lose a few kilos until they reach their ideal weight, but during the process, you should care for their joint health so they suffer as little as possible.
• Dogs with high physical demand: Whether you go running with your pet or have a working dog or a more active breed, it is important to use chondroprotectors as a prevention to avoid joint problems in the long term.
• Senior animals: Your pet's joint health is one of the most affected by the passage of time. Therefore, it is important to care for it to delay the onset of degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis as much as possible.
• Dogs recovering from an injury: Chondroprotectors are a great support to relieve pain and inflammation during recovery and to help tissue regeneration.

5. What solution do we have at Kun Kay?

At Kun-Kay we recommend you take a look at our supplements for dogs, they have been formulated using 100% natural ingredients and focused on offering specific solutions to help you care for your dog's health. Also, they are super easy to administer! You just have to mix them with your dog's kibble or food and that's it, they love the taste!

To care for your dog's bones and joints, to relieve ailments caused by problems such as osteoarthritis, or as a complement for active and working dogs, we especially recommend two of our supplements:

• Arthrokun is especially focused on caring for your dog's joint health, reducing joint discomfort and preventing its onset.
• Superorangekun, on the other hand, is a supplement for dogs and cats specially formulated to avoid any type of pain and/or inflammation. Besides caring for their joints, it is also recommended for pets with allergies, arthritis, dermatitis, hepatitis, obese animals, or those that engage in intense physical activity.