What is Canine Arthritis?

Dogs frequently suffer from arthritis. If your pet has this condition, his joints will become inflamed (swollen) and painful as the cartilage and connective tissues of his joints slowly break down.

Warning signs that your canine is suffering from arthritis include a reluctance to stand up or climb stairs. Other telltale signs of canine arthritis include:

• Your dog favors one side of his body
• Limping, especially when he first gets up
• Swollen joints (especially the hips)
• Reduced appetite
• Aversion to being touched or petted
• Your dog loses interest in activities he previously enjoyed:  running, swimming, playing, etc.

Large canine breeds tend to suffer from arthritis more often than smaller breeds. This is most likely attributable to the extra body weight putting additional stress on the joints. What is less clear is why purebred dogs – particularly males – suffer from canine arthritis more often than mixed breeds.

There is no way to entirely eliminate the risk of canine arthritis. But as a pet owner, you can reduce the risk (or severity) by ensuring your dog gets plenty of regular exercise, without overdoing it. This will help keep your dog's joints healthy and well lubricated. It will also keep him from becoming overweight, which tends to make matters worse.

What is Agile Joints?

Agile Joints was formulated to address mobility and help maintain a normal range of motion in canine joints. Older pets in particular may benefit from extra support. It is common for our pet friends to require additional support for joints and connective tissue.

From our holistic veterinarian... "In my practice, almost all the pets over the age of ten need some degree of support to maintain normal cartilage"

What is Agile Joints used for?

Appropriate for all joints. Commonly used for shoulders, hip, knees, ankles, elbows and vertebrae. This proprietary blend of herbs works effectively to support the physiology of the joint tissues in all canine sizes and breeds.

The joints of the body are made up of the bones of the joint, cartilage that covers the ends of the bones, ligaments and a joint capsule that contains synovial fluid. This fluid works to lubricate the joint and works as a shock absorber when your pet walks, jumps and plays. All of these components need to be comfortable and working smoothly for the healthy function of the joint. Additionally, normal circulation into these areas helps to transport nutrients in and take waste products out.

Agile Joints nourishes the components of the joint tissue by supporting the underlying normal physiology. It also reduces free radical formation that can affect the joint.

A note from our Veterinarian...

• Agile Joints may work very effectively given on its own. If you think your pet requires additional support for joint comfort and mobility, consider using a supplement that contains glucosamine, such as Pet Wellbeing's Agile Joints PLUS for Dogs. Agile Joints works in unison to allow greater absorption of these ingredients. After a period of time, a healthy range of motion may be achieved. If this happens, it may be possible to only administer Agile Joints PLUS for Dogs.
• A good diet goes a long way for maintaining healthy joints and keeping weight within a healthy range. Excess weight can put more stress on the joints.

Can my dog take Agile Joints with medications?

Use caution if your pet is taking steroid medication or NSAIDS. Do not use with blood thinners. If your pet is taking medications, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian before using the product.

Does it come with a guarantee?

• Certified organic and ethically wild-harvested:  Our formulas are entirely prepared from organically grown and wild-harvested herbs.
• Good Manufacturing Practices:  All of our formulas are manufactured in a facility that adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Full Spectrum Extract:  The full biochemical spectrum of the herbs is preserved to ensure the potency of the extract. All raw materials are tested for identification and purity.
• Every batch tested:  Every batch of our Agile Joints is tested to ensure the highest quality and potency. Every single batch.
• FDA Registered Facility:  Our manufacturing facility is FDA registered. Strict quality control procedures are meticulously monitored.
• FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine Guidelines:  PetWellbeing.com complies with the provisions of the CVM's good guidance  practices for pet dietary supplements. All ingredients and caution statements adhere to these national guidelines.
• It's Guaranteed:  In addition to the superior quality of our products, you are also protected by our 90 day money back guarantee.

Who makes Agile Joints?

Agile Joints is made by PetWellbeing.com, founded in 2001. Our goal? To bring the wisdom and experience of our caring holistic veterinarians to your pet. When your pet is healthy; you're happy.

To fulfill our vision, our on-staff, holistic veterinarians have developed formulas using time honored, traditional uses of herbs and integrated the latest scientific research. It is our aim to produce the best products for your pet that we can.

Ingredients

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• Devil's Claw tuber (Harpagophytum procumbens):  One of the main herbs used for the joints, both in animals and humans. Devil's Claw contains high values of a constituent called iridoid glycosides. This constituent has been shown to have a significant affect on all joints of the body.
• Sarsaparilla root (Smilax officinalis):  Often used by athletes to improve performance, this well known herb contains specific components that keep joints moving easily.
• Dandelion root (Taraxacum offinicale):  Full of minerals, Dandelion root works in a supportive role in this formula to keep healthy levels of uric acid and aids the body to metabolize (through the liver) and excrete normal amounts of waste products and water
• Yucca root (Yucca glauca):  Native to Mexico, Yucca root is a food source plant containing valuable phytochemicals for use with joints (steroidal saponins and reservatrol).
• Boswellia gum (Boswellia serrata):  Agile Joints contains a small amount of Boswellia gum. This potent resin, containing boswellic acid, has been studied for its powerful affect on joint health.
• Turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa) extract 10% curcuminoids:  This powerful herb has been the subject of many studies in recent years, particularly for its usefulness in joint health. It has been found to target key pathways that affect the joint. It is highly antioxidant and also used for general immunity and digestive health.

...383 mg per ml (20 drops / ml)

• Bromelain:  Commonly used for digestion, this enzyme from pineapple stems is also aptly utilized for maintaining joint agility. Bromelain, containing proteolytic enzymes, has been used to support sports injuries and for normal recovery following orthopedic surgery.

...2400 GDU per ml (20 drops / ml)

Inactive Ingredients: Deionized water, natural bacon flavor, vegetable glycerin

Herbs are certified organic, ethically wild-harvested or selectively imported.

Administer product orally twice daily.  Give one drop for every 2 lb (1kg) of body weight up to 50 lb.  Over 50 lb, add one drop per additional 4 lb (2kg).

Shake well before use.

We know animals can be finicky!  Agile Joints is enhanced with delicious natural bacon flavor.  We recommend administration of the drops in a way that your dog will like best.

TIP! from Dr. Jan: This product is even more effective if administration amount is doubled for the first four weeks. Thereafter, amount can be decreased or tapered to the regular amount. Most dogs respond optimally starting with this increased amount.

Not to be used during pregnancy.

If animals condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. May be a GI irritant. Use with caution in animals at risk for GI ulceration. Use caution with steroid medications or NSAIDS. Do not use with blood thinners.

An examination from a veterinarian is recommended prior to using this product.

For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children and animals. 

In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately.