Joint Support for Overweight Dogs Just Got Lighter

(PRWEB) June 8, 2007 -- Nutrecare, the online animal healthcare company, are pleased to announce the addition of Hill's Prescription Diet j/d reduced calorie and Hill's Prescription Diet j/d for cats, to its expanding range of specialist products.

The Hill's Prescription Diet range of foods is renowned for its quality and scientific approach to aiding and supporting numerous ailments found in cats and dogs today. Two of the most pressing, which go hand in hand, are arthritis and obesity.

Arthritis is a common condition and, although many pet owners associate stiffness, mild lameness, reluctance to move and decreased ability to jump, with old age, arthritis can sometimes be the cause.

Due to dog's natural instincts, they often try and mask pain or weakness so it is an owner's job to be all the more observant.

A factor that can contribute to the way in which arthritis influences an animal is obesity or being overweight. If a dog is reluctant to exercise because of pain and, as such, does not do as much, if he remains on his normal food ration, he is bound to pile on the pounds. This will make movement all the more challenging but there is nothing that can be done about that is there? Well, there is now!

Hill's Prescription Diet Canine j/d reduced calorie is the latest product to join the Hill's range of dog foods.

Hill's are so confident of there product that they claim owners can see a difference in 21 days. They also claim that with Hill's Prescription Diet j/d there is no need for additional joint supplements, which means saving the owner money!

"My dog Jack was having problems getting up stairs and on the couch. I have only given him Canine j/d for about a month. He has been running up stairs and jumping on the couch. I am very happy with the Canine j/d and I think my dog is too," enthused Jane from Liverpool to a delighted member of the Nutrecare support team. There are many more stories of the same nature on the Hill's website.

Canine j/d reduced calorie can be fed to those who are suffering from arthritis or as a preventative measure as old age approaches. It contains EPA, a natural fish oil extract, that has been a traditional remedy for joint pain in humans for a long time. In addition to this, Hill's Prescription Diet Canine j/d reduced calorie provides the dog with balanced nutrition to ensure he is getting all the nutrients he needs to keep all body systems in the best working order.

The reduced calorie element of the food helps to control weight, a useful measure for elderly dogs and especially those with joint problems. The key to using a food such as this is that, unlike traditional diets, the dog will actually feel full and satisfied, he will have a full bowl of food greeting him at meal times and, as such, will not feel he is missing out in any way.

Keeping dogs at the correct weight is not only beneficial for their joints but also their general health and, through feeding Hill's Prescription Diet canine j/d older dogs suffering with joint conditions can lead a more full, happier and more active life.

In addition to the reduced calorie j/d diet for dogs Hill's have also now launched theHill's Prescription Diet j/d for cats. This is the very first food of its kind to be specifically for cats with joint problems.

All of these new products are now available at www.nutrecare.co.uk.

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