Achieving healthy, happy, active living through nutrition, exercise and weight management.
Proper Excercise.

Work with your veterinarian to establish a personalized daily low-impact exercise routine for your dog.

  • Stabilizes joints, improves joint function and strengthens surrounding muscles
  • Gentle walks or swimming are ideal for minimal stress on joints
  • Minimize the high impact of jumping or leaping

Weight Management.

Your vet can help you determine steps for achieving and maintaining your dog’s ideal weight to reduce joint stress.

Hill's® Prescription Diet® j/d® contains L-carnitine, a vitamin-like nutrient proven effective in controlling weight.
Key Nutrition.

The following are key nutritional factors in any therapeutic food for maintaining healthy joints and improving mobility:

Key Nutritional Factors Benefits
High EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) Levels This omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil helps to protect the canine cartilage from damage
Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate Provide the building blocks for healthy cartilage
L-carnitine Helps maintain optimum body weight and lean muscle mass
Added Antioxidants Help reduce oxidative stress from free radicals
Protein and Phosphorus Provide appropriate levels for adult and senior dogs

Ask Your Veterinarian.

Hill's® Prescription Diet® j/d® includes all of the above plus the highest levels of total omega-3 fatty acids of any therapeutic food for canine joint health. Available in great tasting canned and dry formulas.