Nourishing Pets through their Senior Years!
Nutrition Supplements we LOVE for our Senior Pets!
If you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ll have your pets well into their teenage years! We have been very blessed that, even with cancers early in life, most of our pets have been happy and healthy until 13, 14, and almost 17 years old— what a life!! With our two girls rounding 13 now, we take their health VERY seriously, and I try to assess them on a regular basis to see if we need to tweak or add anything into their diet. Are they looking sore, weak, sluggish, or bloated? A bit thin, or chunky? Staying closely in touch with their needs makes me feel like I can predict any issues before they really take hold! `
COGnative Care
CCD, or Canine Cognitive Decline (AKA Doggie Dementia) is very common in geriatric pets, and can be very debilitating if left unchecked! Just like with humans, The signs start small— confusion, unusual behaviors, breaking boundaries they’ve followed for years, un-provoked uncharacteristic reactivity— and can quickly progress to more serious and life threatening behaviors. I distinctly remember the day my Labrador, the goodest girl that had NEVER crossed the threshold we had trained on the driveway, was found standing in the middle of our 55 MPH road seemingly bewildered at how she’d gotten there. With a series of other strange behaviors, we had diagnosed her with dementia and began holistic management! Here are some things that I believe were very impactful for her:
Mine Pet Platter Feeding Platter
Organic MCT Oil Shown to reduce neurological symptoms
Our New Favorite, “CLARITY” by Mycodog, Mushroom blend for cognitive health!
This Blend specifically uses FRUITING BODY (Not mycelium) extract in Organic Veggie Glycerin for the most bioavailable & nutrient dense supplementing! This blend uses Cordyceps, Reishi, and Lions Mane Mushrooms, with Bacopa Monnieri & Ashwagandha formulated for Mental & emotional balance.
Joint & Connective tissue Support
*NEW* After being recommended by a TON of industry friends, we are trying out MYOS! This supplement is very well researched with their key ingredient. Fortetropin, with maintaining and building muscle mass in pets. NO, im not talking about turning dogs into world class body builders, but maintaining lean muscle mass in senior pets will save them from a lot of potential musculoskeletal pain down the road! MANY INJURIES OCCUR BECAUSE OF WEAKNESS IN SENIOR PETS!! Additionally, many common age-related issues like kidney disease and arthritis can cause muscle wasting & weakness, so this will help them maintain that muscle tone through their senior years!
AMAZON JOINT SUPPORT FAVORITES <- CLICK HERE!
We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite Joint & Arthritis support Products in the link above! This includes The T-Relief featured in our “TOP 5 TIPS FOR JOINT SUPPORT” Video, which is a product I ALWAYS make sure to keep stocked at home. We use it for minor soreness, severe pain, and everything in between— and it is HIGHLY recommended by our Veterinarian!
T-Relief: Arnica Based Pain Medicine
Favorites From the Amazon List:
Native Pet Omega 3 Oil - We use this DAILY to balance the Dr Harvey’s Base Mix! STORE IN THE FRIDGE to keep it fresh, but this container has lasted us FOREVER for a very reasonable price.
BONE BROTH:
Amazing source of Collagen & Amino Acids, and can be fed as often as you want to both Dogs & Cats! Both of these Brands are also Small, Woman Owned, and have AMAZING ingredient integrity.
We use the Mobility Dehydrated broth daily, and just mix directly in with food since we already are adding warm water! One container of this has lasted us FOREVER. Fidos created their functional broth formulas with Renowned Herbalist, Rita Hogan, and they are SO unique! They also have FRESH (not dried) versions of all formulas.
The Dehydrated Broths will also be joining the GGR Site this month!
A long time favorite of ours! TONS of protein options available for picky or sensitive pets.
TURMERIC PASTE
Turmeric is a root herb from the same family as Ginger. The active compound in the Turmeric Root, Curcumin, is proven to be highly effective in managing Osteoarthritis! Turmeric has proven to have amazing Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Oxidant properties, and has even been found to slow and stop Tumor Growth. It is a TRUE SuperFood!
https://www.girlsgonerawpet.com/supplements/turmeric-paste
This is the same exact recipe given to us by our Holistic Vet 10+ years ago, and that we’ve been feeding our pets ever since! FEED TWICE DAILY for best results! Curcumin clears out of the body in ~12 hours.
Or, Try out this DIY Recipe!
*If making DIY, be very careful of “spice aisle” Turmeric, because most is cut with other fillers! There are Quality Turmeric powder & Coconut Oil listed under the Amazon link at the top of the page.
AlSO IN VIDEO: Dr. Harveys “Ortho-Flex”: Use “GIRLSGONERAW” for 10% off!
GLUCOSAMINE & CHONDROITIN LOADED TREATS & CHEWS!
Green Lipped Mussels:
https://www.girlsgonerawpet.com/dehydrated/h9ornh43zqvo5jblwfk4192p08doyy?rq=green%20lipped
*There is an alternate GLM Product from Super Snouts listed under the Amazon link that I have used in the past & liked! Quality is not as potent as the whole fresh mussel however.
Air Dried Chews:
My Favorites are Duck & Chicken Feet, Chicken/Duck/Turkey Necks, Beef Tracheas! My philosophy is that if you’re feeding treats and chews anyway, feed with a Purpose— Two Birds One Stone!
https://www.girlsgonerawpet.com/BulkTreats
CBD PRODUCTS:
I am very picky, and NOT all CBD is created Equal!! We have first hand experience with these two brands, and have seen them both be very effective. If shopping outside of these brands, look for FULL (not Broad) Spectrum, and do some research into their sourcing and extraction methods! I have used MANY brands before that did not seem to be very effective.
We use their 1000mg Tincture for Stiff mornings, Acute flareups/pain, and after any activities that may cause pain or inflammation! What used to cause our girl to be immobile for DAYS now melts away in 15-20 minutes after getting a dose!
We use the EASE blend for both the Dogs & Cats! Their formulas go further than just CBD also, incorporating in other amazing Medicinal Plants in to boost effectiveness for certain purposes.
FOODS WE LOVE & RECOMMEND:
A healthy, well balanced Diet and active lifestyle are the absolute BASICS for Joint Health & Arthritis management! IF your dog is Obese and sedentary, then no supplement in the world will be able to help the way you need. Reducing any extra weight on their joints will
They have both Raw Frozen & Freeze-Dried formulas, with TONS of protein options. This food is WHOLEFOOD BALANCED with NO synthetic vitamins & Minerals added, which I am very strict about! Their Bulk boxes are amazing for cost effectiveness, and the “Quest” Prey-Model formula is AMAZING for cats!! They put a lot of effort into researching their foods & Methods, and it was formulated by famous Nutritionist Steve Brown.
Dr. Harvey’s (Use code GIRLSGONERAW for 10% off!)
We use the Raw Vibrance for dinners daily! This is a WHOLEFOOD (No synthetic nutrients) Base Mix— Rehydrate with warm water, add fresh protein & a fat (following portion directions) and it’s as easy as DIY can get! Our girls do SO well on this, and I find it an amazingly cost effective way to raw feed with a mixture of fresh proteins, and the ingredients are phenomenal.