As a dog owner, you want your dog to be fit, healthy and full of energy. Unfortunately, joint problems are rather common. It is often thought that joint problems only occur in older pets or large breeds, but 2 in 5 dogs and cats of all ages and breeds can have joint problems. 

Your pet may not have any joint problems yet, but there is a relatively good chance that this could develop in the future. Pets are great at hiding joint discomfort from their owner. As a pet owner, you may have no idea. These signs help you to recognise joint discomfort in your dog or cat: 

Sign 1 - Less interest to play 
 
Sign 2 – Lagging behind on walks 

Sign 3 – Difficulty getting up and down 

Sign 4 – Hesitation before jumping 

Sign 5 – Reluctance to climb 

Sign 6 – Limping, lameness or stiffness 

Sign 7 – Less frequent self-grooming 

Sign 8 – Not wanting to be touched 

You did not recognise one of the above signs for joint problems in your cat or dog? That's good news! Be aware that joints need to be maintained. Luckily there are many things you can do to maintain your pet’s current mobility. Read everything about maintaining healthy joints for your pet in this blog article.

If you suspect that your dog has joint problems, it's recommended to consult with a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Treatment options may include medication, weight management, physical therapy, or, in severe cases, surgical intervention. 

The majority of dogs with less severe symptoms may greatly benefit from the daily addition of a good quality joint supplement. 

Whatever level of joint support your pet will need, Beaphar developed high-end nutritional supplements to support the maintenance of healthy joints and to give optimum support. The Beaphar Flexifit® range offers you a multi-action formula with ingredients like omega 3, glucosamine and vitamin C. There are three levels of joint support that allows you to choose the product that best suits your pet's degree of mobility and needs. 

Level 1 - Supports maintenance of healthy joints with Beaphar Flexifit® sticks and treats for dogs and bits for cats. Contains ingredients like omega 3, glucosamine, green-lipped mussel and calcium. 
 
Level 2 - Beaphar Flexifit® paste for cats and dogs with vitamin E gives advanced joint support if your pet starts to show signs of stiffness or reduced mobility.  
 
Level 3 - Beaphar Flexifit® chews for dogs contain undenatured collagen type 2 (UC2) and is used to give optimum support for dogs with joint soreness or reduced mobility.   

Read more about the levels of joint support and the complete Beaphar Flexifit® range.