Increasing demand for nutritional supplements for dogs

August 08 2023
4 min reading time

Discover the growing demand for dog food supplements and how your pet shop can meet this need. Read on for valuable advice!

In recent years, the market for nutritional supplements for dogs has grown rapidly. Dogs have become a beloved member of the family in more and more households, which means that the well-being and health of their four-legged friend is also becoming more important. More dog owners therefore sometimes opt for a nutritional supplement when the dog needs extra support with health problems. It is expected that the demand for nutritional supplements will increase even further in the coming years. Below we explain what nutritional supplements are and what this new development could mean.

What are nutritional supplements?

Some dogs suffer from health problems and these can sometimes be prevented or corrected by using a nutritional supplement. Nutritional supplements for dogs should always be used as a supplement to a balanced diet. They can be concentrated and are available in powder, tablet, capsule or oil supplements.

Most common health problems in dogs

Joint problems

Many dogs experience joint problems as they get older, but this can also occur in young dogs. One of the most common problems is hip dysplasia or osteoarthritis, also known as arthrosis. Common symptoms include difficulty getting up, walking slower or limping, stiffness, and pain reaction to touch or suddenly stopping during a walk. The market offers a wide range of joint supplements, often traditionally formulated on the basis of glucosamine, chondroitin or green-lipped mussel extract.

Skin & coat problems

Did you know that 20% of veterinary visits are due to skin and coat problems in dogs? The most common skin conditions are dermatitis or an allergy, recognizable by itching, dry skin, hair loss, flaky skin or a dull coat. Possible causes range from parasites such as fleas and mites to allergies or an underlying disease. There are numerous products on the market that can support the skin and coat of the dog, such as special oils such as vegetable or fish oil.

Stress

Many dogs experience stress, often caused by human influences. Examples of stressful situations include moving, the arrival of a new pet, meeting strangers, fireworks, traveling, or a visit to the vet. Breeds such as the border collie or shepherd dog can be particularly sensitive to stress. One way to calm dogs in stressful situations is to use sedatives, such as anti-stress capsules, tablets, drops or vaporizers.

Intestinal complaints

Many dog owners are familiar with the phenomenon of sensitive intestines, especially when they are repeatedly confronted with unusual stools, flatulence or nausea in their dog. Often the cause of the problem lies in a disturbed intestinal flora. Fortunately, there are various nutritional supplements on the market that can help promote intestinal health in dogs, such as probiotics and anti-inflammatory products.

Unique nutritional supplements from Greenfields

Greenfields has developed a product line of nutritional supplements that combines the best of science with the power of nature. This series of nutritional supplements includes four unique products that address the most common health issues in dogs: Mobility+ , Calm+ , Probiotics+ and Skin+ .

For decades, the best-selling supplements for joint problems in dogs have been based on glucosamine, chondroitin and green-lipped mussel extract. In all those years, science in this area has certainly not stood still, for example UC-II® has been known among veterinarians for years. Greenfields has now been the first to develop a formula with UC-II® in combination with two other patented ingredients. Greenfields has also developed distinctive formulas for supplements against stress, intestinal complaints, skin and coat problems. For example, Calm+ contains a combination of the plant extracts valerian, withania and the patented ingredient CurQfen®. Probiotics+ is enriched with the high-quality ingredient resveratrol, vitamin B12 and the patented ingredients Lynside®, Profeed® and Oralin®.

The Skin+ nutritional supplement uses two cold-pressed, vegetable oils: borage oil and linseed oil. All are scientifically proven, contain a unique composition of patented ingredients, are easy to administer and are suitable for every phase of life.

In case of noticeable or sudden complaints it is always advisable to consult a veterinarian first. Nutritional supplements can sometimes prevent the complaints but are mainly aimed at correcting to make the life of dogs more pleasant.

Interested in Greenfields' nutritional supplements? Contact our specialists, they will be happy to help you with tailored advice.