Hip + Joint for Dogs - How it Works

Hip+Joint is a synergistic combination of ingredients that can optimize your dog’s joint function and comfort, while at the same time provide building blocks necessary to support normal joint structure. It maintains healthy joint and connective tissue function in dogs predisposed to loss of structure and function in joints over time.

• Chondroitin sulfates helps support the proper structure and function of healthy connective tissues and joints. The purified Chondroitin sulfates in these products are derived from Certified BSE Free Bovine Tracheal Cartilage, which is a rich source of biologically-active Chondroitin Sulfates.

• Glucosamine has many direct benefits. It supports GAG synthesis and provides flexibility to the stressed joints.

• Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a source of organic sulfur. Sulfur supports proper maintenance of connective tissue function, flexibility of joint and helps maintain everyday comfort.

• Vitamin C and Manganese are required for the synthesis of collagen and for the production of GAGs. As an antioxidant, Vitamin C also protects tissues from free radical damage.

Suggested Usage - Hip + Joint for Dogs

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, administer according to the recommendations provided below, or as directed by a veterinarian.

Up to 25 lbs: Give 1/2 tablet daily.

25 - 75 lbs: Give 1 or 2 tablets daily.

Over 75 lbs: Give 2 or 3 tablets daily.

If giving more than 1 tablet daily, divide between AM and PM.

For quicker results, double the above recommended number of tablets daily for the first six weeks.

Warnings

For animal use only

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS

Supplement Facts - Hip + Joint for Dogs

Quality Assurance Statement - Pet Naturals of Vermont

Background

For over three decades, FoodScience Corporation has been a leader in the research and development of high quality animal health products. Pet Naturals® of Vermont, a division of FSC, produces only the purest, most reliable formulas to "help pets live healthier lives."

NASC

The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) was established to work with the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and the FDA to resolve product regulation issues for companion animals. The NASC seal on Pet Naturals labels guarantees your customers that the product meets the organization's guidelines for quality, integrity and truth in labeling. Dr. Roger Kendall, Pet Naturals Vice President of Research and Development, and Dale Metz, Pet Naturals CEO, are NASC founding members.

As part of the NASC executive team, Mr. Metz is also involved in working with the FDA and the Center of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to establish new policy guidelines for animal health products. Dr. Kendall is the Chair of the NASC Scientific Advisory Committee. In addition, both have played an instrumental role in the development of the NASC Compliance Plus Program. This program sets guidelines for product labels, adverse event reporting protocols and quality control standards, as well as providing guidance for industry-directed research. At present, the NASC represents 65% of the animal health product manufacturers in the United States.

Quality and Integrity

All raw materials utilized in Pet Naturals products are of the highest quality and are evaluated for purity and potency prior to use. Our research and quality control department is responsible for stringent quality control, and our guaranteed assays are performed with state-of-the-art instrumentation. Best manufacturing procedures are followed at all times to ensure that our exacting standards are consistently met.

Why Pet Naturals Products?

The potencies of our products are scientifically formulated to help pets enjoy optimal health and wellness. Active components are carefully combined for the best possible metabolic support. As part of Pet Naturals' product development process, our formulas are professionally evaluated by our Veterinarian Advisory Board to ensure optimal ingredient content and utility. The ingredients we use are guaranteed to conform to the highest standards of quality, purity and potency for maximum utilization by animals. Our labels offer the most readable and complete ingredient listings. We invite you to compare potencies and formulas. Every formulation is developed to work in balanced combination with any and all other Pet Naturals products. Moreover, all Pet Naturals products must pass sophisticated laboratory testing before they are approved for distribution.

Research & Development

Biochemist Roger V. Kendall, Ph.D., VP of Research & Development

Pet Naturals offers the full-time support of a Ph.D. Biochemist with over 30 years of advanced nutritional experience.

The Results of Our Research

Pet Naturals formulas are the result of extensive research and development by Dr. Kendall as well as the collective efforts of our product development team. Our research focuses on the complex relationships that exist among available components that together promote wellness and support health. From these insights, Pet Naturals has been able to create some of the most significant products in the animal industry. Moreover, FoodScience Corporation, our parent company, has conducted extensive research into the exciting properties of N,N-Dimethylglycine (DMG), significantly broadening the boundaries of knowledge about this metabolic intermediate.

Pet Naturals has always utilized feedback from veterinarians in our ongoing mission to improve the efficacy and reliability of our product line. In 2005, the Veterinarian Advisory Board was established to help design new Pet Naturals products for our ever-expanding portfolio and to review existing products.