Solutions for Joint Health
Canine osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions in ageing dogs. Weight management, exercise and a targeted diet can help support your dog’s joint health.
Big Dog raw food for joint and bone health
A raw, healthy diet is a great option to help prevent joint issues in our pets. Feeding a balanced diet with ingredients that support bone health and joint mobility, while keeping our pets at a healthy weight to reduce any strain on joints will help them run with ease into their senior years.
Ingredients that may support your pet's joints and bones
Big Dog recipes are made with high-quality, Aussie produce sourced from the human-supply chain to provide pets with fresh, raw meals that replicate their natural diet.
Learn More
Our team, along with trusted veterinarians and canine nutritionists, has created a wealth of educational resources to help pet parents make informed choices about prevention and management of their pet’s joint health.
Guide to dog joint health
Dr Nicole Rous shares her expert knowledge on joint health in pets. From prevention to recognising the signs early, to managing their pain naturally and when it’s time for medications.
Advice on reducing pain and inflammation
Naturopath, Dominique Mcguire, shares her advice on reducing pain and inflammation through diet, plus lifestyle advice to help keep joints strong and healthy for as long as possible.
Supporting your pet's joints, naturally
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re just starting your raw feeding journey or looking to make the switch to a more natural diet, we’ve got all your questions covered.
Is your food suitable/beneficial for arthritis/joint conditions
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 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 most suitable diets for dogs would be our Nourish Nutrition Joint+ Support, along with our Wellbeing diet. High in omega-3s, these diets help improve joint health through its anti-inflammatory ingredients. Our Wellbeing diet is great for joint issues that are driven by weight. Being a lower fat diet, it naturally assists in reaching and maintaining a healthy weight which will decrease additional pressure on the joints.
Dr Nicole's tips and tricks for preventing and managing arthritis
My dog needs to lose weight, what's the best food for them?
We have two options for dogs requiring a low-fat diet to assist with weight loss. They are our Kangaroo recipe which sits at 5% fat and Wellbeing recipe which contains 7.5% fat. These two diets are our lowest-fat options and provide everything your dog needs, nutritionally, without the extra calories. To get the best results it’s important to also consider your dog’s daily physical exercise and treats in their diet.
Make sure you start by feeding them at their target weight. If that is a drastic goal, then slowly reduce their food intake over time to meet that goal.
Can I feed the Nourish Nutrition recipes preventatively?
Yes, Nourish Nutrition recipes are suitable for all adult dogs and can absolutely be fed preventatively. They’re made with high-quality, functional ingredients designed to support organ health, boost immunity, and reduce inflammation. Feeding them as part of your dog’s regular diet can help maintain overall wellbeing and elevate their nutritional intake. For optimal health and variety, we recommend rotating Nourish Nutrition recipes with other Big Dog recipes.