Specific breed brochure - Breed Nutrition

Nutrition formulated
to support joint health
Around 40% of large dogs aged upwards of seven years old suffer from arthritis (Deeb and Wolf,
1994), particularly those with dysplasia or osteochondritis and those that practised a physical activity
at too young an age or too intensely, causing repeated microtraumas to joint cartilage.
Nutrition is a way of providing substances that help maintain joint health. They can stimulate the
regeneration of cartilage cells (glucosamine* and chondroitin*) and promote cartilage hydration.
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate
is a synergistic mix that helps support cartilage health
Rottweiler 26 contains a high level (1200 mg per kg) of chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine,
natural substances that help maintain the health of joints and cartilage (Johnston et al, 2001).
These substances belong to the glycosaminoglycan family (GAGs), natural components of cartilage.
GAGs facilitate the hydration of cartilage, which helps it fulfil its role as a shock absorber. They
are also present in synovial fluid, helping lubricate the joints.
glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate are given to dogs to help
Structure of a joint cavity
maintain joint health and mobility.
1. Synovial fluid
2. Synovial membrane
3. Joint cartilage
The joint is protected by a capsule lined with the synovial
membrane, which secretes the fluid needed to nourish
cartilage. After oral administration, glucosamine and
chondroitin are concentrated in the synovial fluid.
- Glucosamine is precursor of many components of cartilage.
After oral administration it is concentrated in the joints
(Davidson et al, 2000), where it stimulates the regeneration of
cartilage, particularly by promoting the synthesis of collagen.
(Braham et al, 2003).
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