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Don’t Put It Down to Age:
What’s Really Happening
When an Older Dog Slows
Down
If he’s slipping on the kitchen floor or waiting at the bottom of the stairs, read this before you put it down to age.
It rarely happens all at once.
His back legs slide out on the kitchen floor, and he carries on as if nothing happened.
He waits at the bottom of the stairs while you go up first.
Then one day you realise you’ve been lifting him into the car for weeks.
Because it comes with the years, everyone has the same word for it: age.
But age only tells you when these changes show up. It doesn’t tell you why.
And the why is something you can still do something about.
If there’s already a tub in the cupboard that didn’t do much, number 3 below explains why.
Here are six things owners of older dogs wish they’d known sooner.
Those “Little Changes” Are Worth Paying Attention To
Dogs rarely complain. They work around it, and so do we.
These are the four moments owners notice first. Tick any you’ve seen this month.
You’ve seen 0 of the 4.
Most owners put every one of them down to age. Here’s what they usually mean.
None yet? Keep reading anyway. These creep in slowly, and it helps to know what’s behind them before you see them.
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Three Things Change Inside an Older Dog’s Joints
A joint isn’t one part. It’s several parts working together, and each one changes at its own pace.
- Cartilage: the cushion wears thinner
- Joint fluid: thins out, so he’s stiff after a rest
- Comfort: he stops trusting the joint
- Protection: everyday wear adds up
That’s why “age” is the wrong word. Each of these can be supported with the right daily nutrition.
“Joint supplements are essential for helping support senior dogs’ mobility and comfort… I recommend Pet Gently for its 100% natural, no nasty formula and 13 science backed ingredients.”
Most Joint Supplements Only Do a Third of the Job
Glucosamine is a good start.
It’s why nearly every tub has it, and why it’s so often recommended.
But on its own it mainly supports the cartilage. The joint fluid and everyday comfort are left to chance.
If you’ve tried a joint supplement before and seen little change, this is often why.
Your Dog Isn’t Too Old to Start
Owners of 12, 13 and 14-year-old dogs ask this more than anything.
Nothing gives an old dog young joints again.
But if those jobs haven’t had any support yet, there’s still room to help, at any age.
What owners of 11, 12 and 15-year-old dogs wrote in their reviews:
“My boy Fleety has been very slow and needed help… he's running jumping and enjoying himself he's 15 years old and loving life.”
“12 year old Bailey looks forward to his chews… it appears his movements are a little easier. After trying several different makes without any improvement I will keep him on these.”
“Our 11.5 year old Husky has been taking these chews for a couple of months now and we can see the difference!… she seems even more active and mobile now”
Slowing down isn’t the same as being done.
The Chew That Covers All of It, in a Treat He’ll Actually Take
Pet Gently Joint Care is a soft, turkey-flavoured daily chew.
It’s built around the Complete Joint System™: 13 ingredients doing four jobs.
So the cartilage, the joint fluid, everyday comfort and protection all get support at once.
| WHAT IT COVERS | TYPICAL TUB |
PET GENTLY |
|---|---|---|
| CartilageGlucosamine, chondroitin | Yes | Yes |
| Joint fluidHyaluronic acid, salmon oil, green-lipped mussel | No | Yes |
| Everyday comfortBoswellia, turmeric, MSM, devil’s claw | No | Yes |
| ProtectionRose hips, vitamins C and E, yucca | No | Yes |
| A chew he’ll takeSoft and turkey-flavoured, like a treat | No | Yes |
Typical tub = a glucosamine and chondroitin formula. Check your own label.
Why a chew?
Tablets get found in the cheese. Powder gets left at the bottom of the bowl.
A daily supplement can only help on the days he actually eats it. That’s why it’s a soft turkey chew he’ll take like a treat.
96% of dogs enjoyed it on the first try.*
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What Owners Notice, and When
Every dog is different, and nobody should promise you a date.
Here’s roughly how it goes, then owners in their own words.
WEEKS 1–2Settling inHis chews every day. Many owners see nothing obvious yet, and that’s normal.
WEEKS 3–8The first changesWhen owners usually start to notice: up in one go, keener on walks.
DAY 90Time to judge itNot right for him? Every penny back, even if the bag is empty.
In their own words
Jet has been on Pet Gently for a month now and before he wouldn’t get on the bed, struggled to get up and get in the car. Now he is nearly back to his normal self.
So easy to use. Have been using it about 4 weeks and Charlie is moving a lot better.
My 10 year old Bichon X Staffie has started playing with his brother again after a couple of slow years, not just on walks, but chasing around the house and causing wonderful havoc again. We are on the third order and this amazing rejuvenation means we will certainly continue
A new life to an older dog
had tried another well known product for a couple of years but its effectiveness had worn off but having switched to Pet Gently he has rediscovered a new lease of life and we are delighted.
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FOR DOGS WHO AREN’T “JUST GETTING OLD”
Give Him 90 Days. The Risk Is on Us.
Before you buy another tub that only does a third of the job, try the one that covers all of it.
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Questions Owners Ask
Is my dog too old to start?
It’s never too late to support the joints he has. Pet Gently is suitable for older dogs, including dogs who are already stiff.
He’s already tried YuMOVE or another brand. Will this be any different?
Many joint supplements lean on one or two ingredients, most often glucosamine. Pet Gently is built to cover all four jobs in one chew: cartilage, joint fluid, everyday comfort and protection. Turn his current tub round and compare. And if it isn’t right for him, you have 90 days to get every penny back.
Can he have it alongside what the vet has given him?
Pet Gently is nutritional joint support, not a medicine, and it’s made to sit alongside your vet’s care. Keep everything your vet has prescribed, and if he’s on medication, mention it to your vet before you start.
How many chews does he need?
It goes by size: up to 9kg, 1 chew · 10 to 18kg, 2 · 19 to 36kg, 3 · 37kg+, 4.
What if he won’t eat them?
Most dogs take them like a treat. If yours won’t, the 90-day guarantee covers you, even if the bag is empty.
Do I have to subscribe?
The subscription keeps him on it every day and gets you 25% off every order for life. Cancel, skip or pause any time.
You’ve seen 0 of the 4 moments
Age is when it happens. It isn’t why.
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P.S. His chews every day, by his size. 90 days to judge it. Every penny back if it isn’t right for him, even if the bag is empty.
Advertorial. Pet Gently Joint Care is a nutritional supplement for dogs. It is not a veterinary medicine and doesn’t replace your vet’s advice. If your dog is unwell or on medication, speak to your vet. Individual results vary.
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