Yes, Big Dog raw food diets are very beneficial for pets with Arthritis. Our diets exclude poor quality ingredients such as processed wheat products, rancid fats, salt and any other inflammatory arthritis aggravating ingredients. What our diets do include is healthy, high quality nutrition from natural sources. All of our raw food diets contain crushed cartilage and bone which contain the building blocks for maintaining healthy joints.
Fresh bone and cartilage are packed with calcium and other vital minerals, such as glucosamine, chondroitin and collagen as well as anti-inflammatory omega-3 essential fatty acids which promote cellular health, decrease inflammation and help with healthy ageing.
Our Nourish Nutrition range offers a scientifically formulated Joint+ Support recipe. Packed with various anti-inflammatory and omega-3 rich ingredients, such as turmeric, green-lipped mussels and Tasmanian salmon, to support healthy bone and joint issues. This recipe may also aid in reducing swelling, supporting joint repair and pain management.
Our Tasmanian Salmon provides great nutrition for dogs of all ages. Omega-3s have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body and are an important addition to the diet, as it reduces the inflammation in the joints. Tasmanian Salmon is also great for overall health, wellbeing, healthy ageing, and a healthy cardiovascular system. Our Tasmanian Salmon recipe is available in our patties and Raw Bites.
Our Sensitive Skin is another great option as it has premium nutrition for all dogs, also targeted to those susceptible to joint issues for its omegas, anti-inflammatories and is boosted with a supportive herbal blend. This recipe is also available in a 2kg roll and Raw Bites.
Wellbeing provides supportive nutrition as this recipe is high in omegas and anti-inflammatories. It's also low in fat for dogs that need to lose weight to reduce the pressure on their joints.
In saying this, our Core Range of raw dog food recipes all contain fresh Tasmanian salmon. We also put crushed raw bone in every recipe (Nourish Nutrition is the excepion to this) because of its great source of high-quality and absorbable calcium for our pets! Calcium is the building block for our pets' teeth and bones and is of critical importance in healthy growth and development, especially in young animals. When fully grown, calcium continues to play an active role in normal health and wellbeing, including muscle function.
For more information, read Dr Nicole Rous' article on Arthritis in Dogs.