How Raw Pet Food Helps Support Joint Health and Mobility in Dogs and Cats

As pets age, or maintain active lifestyles, joint health becomes a critical aspect of their overall well-being. Supporting joint mobility requires a diet that nourishes the body from the inside out. Fresh Is Best freeze-dried raw pet foods provide a nutrient-rich, biologically appropriate diet that helps maintain strong joints and supports mobility.

Protein as the Building Block for Joint Health

Protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass and supporting connective tissue. Fresh Is Best’s raw dog food and cat food products list whole muscle meats such as beef, chicken, turkey, and duck as their primary ingredients. These proteins supply essential amino acids like lysine and methionine, which play key roles in tissue repair and muscle maintenance. Healthy muscles reduce strain on joints, enhancing mobility. Additionally, organ meats like liver and heart provide coenzyme Q10, a powerful antioxidant that supports energy production and may reduce inflammation associated with joint discomfort (Waldron, 2022).

Bioavailability of Nutrients

One of the primary advantages of Fresh Is Best raw pet food is nutrient bioavailability. Freeze-drying preserves the nutritional integrity of raw ingredients, ensuring pets receive essential vitamins and minerals in a form their bodies can easily absorb. This maximizes the effectiveness of joint-supportive nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, and glucosamine.

Joint Health & Inflammation Management Through Whole Ingredients

Fresh Is Best includes nutrient-dense vegetables such as spinach and carrots. Spinach is loaded with vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports tissue repair and helps reduce inflammation in joints. Carrots provide beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, which aids in maintaining healthy cartilage and connective tissue. These whole-food ingredients work together to support joint health by helping pets combat inflammation naturally and maintain mobility.

Joint Health Through Organ Meats

Organ meats, also known as offal, are nutrient-dense and can be a great addition to your pet’s diet that can help with arthritis in dogs because they contain nutrients that support joint health.

Liver

Contains CoQ10, an enzyme that can

improve joint health, especially in large breeds and dogs with arthritis. Liver is also high in iron, which helps transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. However, liver is also rich in vitamin A, so too much can lead to bone and joint issues.

Kidney

Contains collagen, which is good for joint health. Kidneys are also high in protein, vitamins B6 and B12, riboflavin, and iron.

Heart

Contains CoQ10, which can help with joint health and energy. The heart is also a good source of vitamin B12 and essential fatty acids.

Avoiding Harmful Additives

Fresh Is Best avoids fillers, synthetic additives, and artificial preservatives found in many commercial pet foods. Common fillers like corn, wheat, and soy can trigger inflammation and exacerbate joint issues. By offering a species-appropriate diet with no unnecessary additives, Fresh Is Best supports long-term joint health without contributing to chronic inflammation.

A diet rich in high-quality proteins, bioavailable minerals, anti-inflammatory fats, and antioxidants can significantly enhance joint health and mobility in dogs and cats. Fresh Is Best’s raw pet food provides these critical nutrients through whole, unprocessed ingredients. Its freeze-dried formulas ensure maximum nutrient preservation, helping maintain active, happy, and pain-free pets at every life stage.

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Reference
Waldron, K. (2022). Nutritional management of joint health in pets: Clinical applications of dietary components. Journal of Veterinary Nutrition, 34(2), 101-112.