The muscle
mass supporting the joint is greater in a younger dog and helps reduce the stress directly on the bones.
Not exact matches
Heavy weights will help build muscle
mass, while lighter will, «stabilize the muscle, which
supports joints and tendons,» Booker says.
Larger dogs may require more protein to maintain lean muscle
mass and they may also benefit from
joint -
supporting supplements.
This formula offers triple protein
support to help your Mastiff maintain his lean muscle
mass with optimal calcium and phosphorus ratios for bone and
joint support.
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The senior dog food line is also rich in protein to
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For Shih Tzus, veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Coates recommends a diet high in protein to promote muscle
mass (to
support her
joints and bones), as well as the nutrients glucosamine and chondroitin, which help
joint and cartilage health.
Regular, controlled exercise helps maintain or build muscle
mass to
support joints, stimulates production of
joint fluid and encourages weight loss.
Overnutrition also predisposes to development of lesions of osteochondrosis by promoting increases in muscle
mass and body weight that further overload inadequately
supported joint surfaces.