Promotion Plus Omegas for Cats & Small Dogs
Joint Support Supplement
ProMotion Plus Omegas is a palatable joint support supplement that combines potent antioxidants with Omega-3 fatty acids with proven joint nutrients. Healthy joints facilitate mobility and heathy cartilage provides shock absorption. Joint health has a tremendous impact on the activity level and quality of life of any dog.
Possible causes for joint damage include injury, excess body weight, aging, free radical damage, and genetic predisposition are all possible causes for joint damage.
Free radicals are unstable molecules produced during biological processes such as breathing and digestion. Free radicals are also the result of environmental factors including injury or infection. Once active, the free radical steals electrons from molecules in many body tissues and cells. Free radical damage has been linked to many diseases including arthritis. Joint tissue cells may be damaged by free radicals as your pet gets older, which often explains the stiffness associated with aging.
Antioxidants remove or neutralize the reactive free radical. Antioxidants benefit the joint tissues by providing greater flexibility, strength and endurance. They may improve the immune response and healing and may also reduce inflammation caused by free radicals.
Signs of joint damage include pain, stiffness, difficulty rising or climbing stairs, and in severe cases, lameness, are all signs that joint damage may be present.
All pets are at risk for joint disease. As many as 20% of dogs over ONE year of age are affected. If your dog is overweight or growing older, they are especially at risk. Several breeds of dogs are genetically predisposed to joint disease. Consult your veterinarian if you think your dog may be at risk.
Within the cycle of cartilage degradation, there are two phases that contribute most to joint pain: 1) inflammation leading to cartilage loss, and 2) decreased joint lubrication and nutrition. After the initial insult to the joint, the body tries to fix itself. In the process, white blood cells from the immune system release free radicals that cause further damage and inflammation.
In arthritic joints, the synovial fluid and cartilage are broken down by free radicals, enzymes, and other substances. The synovial fluid loses viscosity and its ability to provide nutrients to cartilage is reduced. Cartilage then becomes brittle and weak. Undernourished joint cells (chondrocytes), which make up the cartilage, cluster and die, and the resulting disruption in joint cell activity initiates degeneration and inflammation. The affected animal experiences pain, stiffness, and eventually lameness.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids is known to decrease the progression of osteoarthritis and bone marrow lesions. Omega-3 Fatty Acids have also shown to decrease symptoms of morning stiffness, tender and swollen joints and joint pain. They can also help increase blood flow during exercise.
ProMotion Plus Omegas can be used as a preventative in breeds that are predisposed to joint problems or in pets that are becoming older. ProMotion Plus Omegas can also be used to support recovery after an injury or surgery. Any pet experiencing joint discomfort may benefit from the effects of ProMotion Plus Omegas, and it's safe for long-term use when used as directed. Your veterinarian can diagnose your pet's problems and advise you if ProMotion Plus Omegas can help.
According to a study of dogs, 50% showed signs of improvement within just 10 days of taking ProMotion Plus Omegas. In some cases, significant improvement may not be seen for 3-4 weeks.
Adverse Reactions: 2% or fewer dogs experience mild gastrointestinal upset from glucosamine supplementation, one of the ingredients in ProMotion. In these dogs, Proanthozone is a good alternative.
Recommended Usage:
- Maintenance
- 1 - 8 lbs . . . 1 chew per day
- 9 - 17 lbs . . . 2 chews per day
- 18 - 25 lbs . . . 3 chews per day
- Initial usage: Double the maintenance usage for the first five days. Soft chews may be crumbled and mixed with pet's food to help with administration of supplement.
As this product is a nutritional supplement, significant response may not be noticeable for up to 3-4 weeks. Response depends on each animal.
Guaranteed Analysis Each Liver Flavor Soft Chew Contains
(All values are minimum quantities unless otherwise stated)
- Manganese . . . 3.6 mg
- Zinc . . . 0.7 mg
- Ascorbic Acid . . . 9 mg
- Cysteine . . . 9 mg
- Bioflavanol . . . 9 mg
- Essential Fatty Acids . . . 72 mg
- Hydrolyzed Collagen . . . 108 mg
- Glucosamine HCl 99%+ . . . 252 mg
Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Glucosamine HCl, Soybean Oil, Pork Liver Flavor, Sucrose, Gelatin by-products (source of Hydrolyzed Collagen, non-bovine origin), Fish Oil, Grape Seed Extract (source of Bioflavanol), Ascorbic Acid, Cysteine, Magnesium, Stearate, Manganese
This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. Keep container in dry place.
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