4CYTE Canine Joint Support For Dogs 100gm
Indicated for use when treating mild to moderate OA, and after joint damage or surgery.
- May reduce and reverse cartilage degeneration
- May help decrease inflammatory mediators resulting in improved cartilage health
- Supports the natural mechanism to maintain cartilage and joints
- Assists to maintain normal joint function - protecting and promoting healthy cartilage
- Contains a range of compounds known to be necessary for promoting healthy joints - the combining of the ingredients makes the compounds more effective at providing a total joint support
- Has demonstrated bioavailability and efficacy
- Manufactured using the highest quality ingredients and rigorous quality controls
- Safe to administer and take long-term with no known side effects.
- Can be taken in conjunction with medications - there are no known contraindications with other drugs or supplements
- Supports joint conditions in conjunction with prescription pain treatments
- Chicken flavoured, convenient granules which are added once daily to food.
Contains a combination of:
Epiitalis
- A plant oil extract patented for its apparent ability to proliferate viable chondrocyte cells for cartilage regeneration.
- proliferating chondrocyte cells actively 'tips the balance' back in favour of the production of healthy cartilage instead of degeneration.
- May suppress the chemicals responsible for degrading and impairing joint function.
Abalone
- Source of omega 3 fatty acids
- May promote better joint mobility
- May suppress the chemicals responsible for degrading and impairing joint function.
New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel
- May provide suppression of agents involved in cartilage breakdown
- Source of amino acids that provide the scaffold to support cartilage matrix
- May improve chondrocyte cell viability
Marine Cartilage
- Provides a natural source of essential components necessary for healthy synovial joint fluid and cartilage matrix
Suitable for:
- Dogs from 6 months of age
- Athletic and working dogs - can be used on a prophylactic or preventative basis - may assist with recovery following excessive exercise
- Dogs pre and post surgery - supports healing after injury or surgery
- Younger dogs during growth phases - may improve and maintain healthy joints at any stage of life - helping to maintain the matrix of cartilage and overall joint health
- Older dogs - prophylactic use may assist with symptoms assoc with ageing joints
- Dogs with pre-existing osteoarthritis
May address symptoms such as
- stiffness
- lack of willingness to jump, run or play
- favouring a limb
- reduced stamina with exercise
- difficulty going up/down stairs
- slow recovery from exercise or competitions
Caution
- This product is not an alternative treatment for acute joint inflammation
- Not to be given during pregnancy and lactation
- Effect on breeding animals, renal and hepatic function has not been studied
- Not to be given to animals with an allergy to seafood
Always consult your veterinarian
- This product needs to be utilised in appropriate cases where genuine benefit from use can be achieved
- It is important that veterinarians who understand your pet's medical history and symptoms make the correct diagnosis and treatment recommendations before using this product
Dosage (1 scoop = 0.4g)
- Dose once daily
- Can be given directly or mixed with food
Introduction dose:
- 1/2 scoop for the first 3 days.
Loading and Maintenance dose:
- Then give a loading dose for 4 weeks, then reduce to maintenance dose.
Weight Loading Dose Maintenance Dose
1-5kg 1 scoop 1 /2 scoop
6-10kg 2 scoops 1 scoop
11-20kg 4 scoops 2 scoops
21-30kg 6 scoops 3 scoops
31+kg 8 scoops 4 scoops
Ingredients
New Zealand Green Lipped Muscle 407.5 g/kg, Abalone 135.9 g/kg, Marine Cartilage 135.9 g/kg, Epitalis 53.7 g/kg