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Weight Control for Your Dog

Dogs that are overweight are more likely to develop severe illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, osteoarthritis, and hypertension. Obesity in dogs has been shown to significantly shorten their lifespan by up to two years. A study on Labrador Retrievers found this significant reduction in life span, even comparing dogs that were just 15% heavier. (1)

When your dog is overweight, the problem isn’t just that they are carrying extra fat around their middle. That fat secretes hormones, which cause inflammation and cause stress on your dog’s body. It’s the inflammation and stress that lead to many diseases. Fortunately, obesity is preventable and curable.

Helping Your Dog Lose Weight with a Collagen Rich Diet 

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your dog’s body. Its job is to provide a lot of the elasticity and composition of your dog’s muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues. Collagen has many benefits for your dog’s skin, fur, bones, bones, and so much more, but how does collagen help with weight loss?

Collagen can play two roles in helping your pup lose some extra pounds. For one, it is essential for building muscles. Dogs with lean muscles will have higher metabolisms and burn more calories at rest. So, building muscle is the key ingredient for boosting your dog’s resting metabolism, which is particularly important if your dog isn’t able to get large amounts of exercise. Pet owners with apartments or who cannot get out as much can still help their canine companions stay trim and healthy.

Collagen also helps reduce joint pain so your dog can engage in healthy activities when they are available. Many countries are on various quarantines across the world, which only allow for getting outside for exercise. Other families are busy and only have short amounts of time to walk their dogs. It would be a shame for your best buddy to miss out on this time because of aching joints due to arthritis. Collagen will help your pup feel great and ready to go out and make the most out of the exercise and help them lose weight.

Collagen for Improved Muscle Mass

If your dog is overweight, the two obvious answers are exercise and nutrition. Good food is essential for overall health; however, if you cut your dog’s daily calories, your pet is likely to lose fat and muscle simultaneously. A healthy dog will have plenty of lean muscle. Their muscular system is a vital part of their overall health. Talk to your vet about selecting proper food and meal frequency that will help you take the excess weight off your pup slowly and healthily.

Of course, we all know that exercise burns calories and builds muscles in people and in dogs. Your dog’s muscles are far more efficient at burning calories than any other tissues, which is why exercise is such a great solution. But what if it is not that simple? Perhaps getting out and walking your dog multiple times a day isn’t something you can do right now. If you live in an apartment or have health issues yourself, there are still ways you can help your pup build muscle and burn calories.

For example, you help your dog get some exercise in your home. You can play games like fetch or tug so your dog can still get activity without going outside. Another way you can support their muscle development and boost metabolism is with collagen supplementation.

Collagen contains arginine and glycine, two natural amino acids that are building blocks for creatine. People have used creatine for years to build strength and improve muscle mass. The same is true for your dog. As your dog builds more muscle, their resting metabolism increases, which means they continue to burn calories even while curled up and snoozing in their favorite dog bed!

Is your dog sporting a silver muzzle? As dog’s age, their muscle mass can decrease, and their weight can increase. Collagen has also been shown to reverse muscle loss and repair and rebuild muscle. Over time, this can help your pup feel better and lose that extra weight.

Collagen for Reducing Your Dog’s Joint Pain for Healthy Activity

Speaking of silver muzzles, another reason our senior pets gain weight is that they don’t seem to want to get out and play like they once did. Does your pet seem less excited to go for walks or to jump or play? It might be because of joint pain or arthritis. Again, collagen can help.

Cartilage is the tissue that cushions and supports your dog’s joints, and collagen is a component of cartilage. If your four-legged best friend seems sore after walks or has a hard time engaging in regular activity, it may be because the cartilage between their joints is starting to break down. Supplemental collagen can help their joints, plus lower inflammation and reduce pain.

As your dog loses weight, their activity level is likely to improve or even return to normal. Studies show that even a 6-8% weight loss can enhance lameness in dogs suffering from arthritis pain. (2) Research also indicates that if your dog needs surgery, their recovery rate is much higher if their weight is at an ideal level.

Maintaining Your Dog’s Weight

Once you help your best buddy get to their ideal weight, you want to maintain that weight. Your dog should maintain a steady weight, rather than yoyoing up and down. Regular weigh-ins can help so you can track changes over time. Portion control and proper food will help. Your veterinarian can help you make a plan to keep your pup at their correct weight.

Helping your dog stay at a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do for their overall health and long life. We. Collagen is on your side and can definitely fight such problems.

1) Adams, Vicki J et al. “Evidence of longer life; a cohort of 39 labrador retrievers.” The Veterinary record vol. 182,14 (2018): 408. doi:10.1136/vr.104167

2) Linder, Deborah E., et al. “Five Ways Being Overweight Can Harm Your Dog’s Health.” Clinical Nutrition Service at Cummings School, 17 Oct. 2017, vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2017/10/dogobesity/.

We. Collagen for Dogs

A natural collagen supplement for dogs​

Specially developed to keep your dog’s joints heathy, improve its coat volume, strengthen gums, stimulate digestion and support the immune system.

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A natural collagen supplement for dogs​
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Specially developed to keep your dog’s joints healthy, improve its coat volume, strengthen gums, stimulate digestion and support the immune system.