As their bodies become less efficient at digesting and metabolizing food, senior dogs benefit from nutritional supplements to help their bodies meet specific needs for essential nutrients. Although they are given a lifestage-appropriate premium quality diet, many senior dogs suffer from health issues that may interfere in their digestion, metabolism and utilization of nutrients from food.
Here are some common supplements that are recommended for senior pets.

•    Antioxidants boost the immune system function and keep it functioning at its optimum. Some common antioxidants are beta carotene and vitamin E.

•    Prebiotics like Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the dog’s gastrointestinal tract; this type of bacteria is essential to the process of digestion and keeping the digestive tract environment healthy and functioning well.

•    Popular joint supplements like glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM are often recommended to improve symptoms and/or delay the development of joint problems like osteoarthritis.

Make sure to ask your skilled Oshawa ON vets advice before giving any supplement to your senior pet