WESTIE GET ACTIvE WITH JOINT SUppLEMENTS

Dog owners everywhere will be increasing their dog’s exercise by going on more walks as we head into spring. However, while physical exercise can heavily improve the health of dogs’ joints, the overall function of pets’ joints can also be influenced by what goes into their dinner bowl. Whether they are a puppy or a senior pooch, adding supplements to the diet provides endless benefits including reducing inflammation, boosting energy levels, and easing joint and hip pain. To help dog owners across the UK maintain or increase their dog’s level of activity, Pets Purest have rounded up some of their bestselling supplements.

n atural Premium urmeric c urcumin (£10.99 for 60 capsules)

Turmeric is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can be useful when looking at joint health in pets. The Pets Purest 100% Natural Premium Turmeric Curcumin capsules are packed full of curcumin, the primary substance found in turmeric. But before dog owners go reaching in their spice rack, it’s important to be aware that Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, rapidly metabolised and quickly expelled from the body, meaning the full benefits of this ingredient cannot be appreciated. That is why the Pets Purest capsules are paired with Bioperine — the major active component of black pepper. When turmeric is combined with curcumin, absorption rates increase up to 2,000%.

As a natural anti-inflammatory, turmeric curcumin will help dogs maintain flexibility and mobility of their hips and joints while also soothing joint and hip pain in ageing dogs.