Choosing a Supplement for Your Dog

Posted by on Friday, February 7, 2014

Here at The Bone House, we believe that a happy dog is a healthy dog! Providing a complete and biologically appropriate diet is the first step to ensuring your dogs health and well-being. But just like us, dogs don’t absorb all of the essential vitamins and fatty acids they need from even the best of diets. Enter: the supplement! We carry a variety of options, from fish oils to mushroom-based super foods. Check out our selection below to see which supplement best suits your dog’s specific needs.

 

Sasha’s Blend

This health supplement for dogs or cats can be used as a preventative and treatment for joint problems. Sasha’s contains New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel, known for it’s strong anti-inflammatory properties, and other marine-based concentrates that support healthy joints.

 

 

 

 

Plato Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil

Plato’s Salmon Oil is a simple combination of salmon oil and rosemary extract, with no artificial colours or flavours. It’s convenient pump dispenser makes it easy to supply your pet with Omega 3 fatty acids it needs for a healthy coat and immune system while also promoting cardiovascular health and brain activity.

 

 

 

 

Ascenta Feline and Canine Fish Oil

We carry Ascenta’s Omega 3 fish oil supplement for cats, dogs and even humans! Rich in EPA and DHA, this supplement caters to your pet’s joint, heart and immune system health while also giving them a shiny coat. The feline option sticks with the ocean fish flavour and the canine offers a natural smoky meat taste. Both contain oils from smaller, younger fish like anchovies and sardines that have low levels of harmful contaminants.

 

 

Organic Pet Superfood

Bixbi’s Organic Pet Superfood supplements are a blend of vitamins and mushrooms that contain enzymes, nutrients and proteins beneficial to your dog’s health. Each superfood compound targets a specific need.

  • Their Immunity option acts as a general health supplement, balancing the immune system and protecting against damage caused by stress, allergies and the environment.
  • The Joints blend caters to dogs with sore joints or arthritis by adding Natural Eggshell Membrane to the mix, which eases pain and inflammation.
  • The B vitamins and additional dietary fiber in the Digestion blend improves your pet’s digestive system and help against gas, loose stool, bad breath and constipation.
  • Last but not least, their combination of antioxidants and natural immune modulators in Skin+Coat combats itchy and flaky skin, excessive shedding and rashes.

 

Olie Naturals Solid Ground

Solid Ground is a flax-based antioxidant and prebiotic suitable for dogs and cats. Flax hulls, berries and other super foods are combined to help improve digestion, immunity, eye health, hormone support, allergy control and nutrient absorption.

 

 

 

 

Juka Organics Flax Forward

Solely made up of Canadian flax oil and solids, Flax Forward is full of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, fiber and protein. As a general health supplement it will boost your dog’s immunity, improve joint health and protect your dog’s skin and coat.

 

 

 

 

Happy Tails Joint Resolution

If your dog has arthritis or hip dysplasia, Happy tails can help. Their blend of Bio Cell Collagen II and herbs promotes healing and reduces inflammation.

 

 

 

 

 

Zanimo Collaflex

Zanimo’s Collaflex supplement helps restore and maintain your dog or cat’s collagen production. This will lead to an increase in energy, better mobility and less joint stiffness in the morning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Maggie Skin and Coat

This chicken flavoured formula is full of essential fatty acids, vitamins, and other metabolism-boosting ingredients that ensure that your pet absorbs as many nutrients as possible. This blend improves any cat or dog’s immune system, reduces excessive shedding, prevents itchy or flaky skin, aids digestion, and accelerates healing. It will also leave your pet with a healthier, shinier coat!

 

 

 

Cranimals

Cranimals uses powdered cranberry extract and dried seaweed meal to give your cat or dog a boost of antioxidants. The DHA Omega 3 and cranberry keeps their skin, eye, brain, joint and urinary tract healthy.

 

 

 

 

The Missing Link: Skin, Coat and More

This overall supplement from The Missing Link is a vegetarian option for dogs and cats with food sensitivities. It’s full of Omegas to protect  their skin and coat, dietary fiber for healthy digestion and omega fatty acids to boost their immune system and energy levels.

 

 

 

 

The Missing Link: Ultimate Skin and Coat

The Ultimate Skin and Coat blend offers a balanced combination of Omega 3 and 6 to help your dog’s skin conditions. It aims to improve dry or itchy skin, fur loss, and to give your dog a healthier, shinier coat.

 

 

 

 

 

The Missing Link: Ultimate Hip and Joint

This mix includes the essential Omegas that improve your dog’s energy levels, digestive system and general health. The added glucosamine targets arthritis, hip dysplasia and other joint problems your dog may have.

 

 

 

 

 

Olie Naturals Coconut Oil

Olie Naturals’ cold pressed, virgin coconut oil contains the fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties that can improve your dog’s coat, fight a yeast infection, and better their digestive system. When applied topically it can also protect and help heal wounds, rashes and hot spots.

 

 

 

Olie Naturals Lignan Works

Olie Naturals created this flax-based supplement to provide hormone support for recently spayed or neutered pets and pets dealing with incontinence. It will also help protect your furry friend from disease with its antiviral and antibacterial properties.

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