Ensuring your dog maintains healthy joints is crucial for their overall well-being and longevity. One vital component that supports joint health is glucosamine, a naturally occurring compound found in cartilage. Incorporating glucosamine into your dog's diet can offer numerous benefits, especially as they age or if they suffer from joint-related issues.​

Understanding Glucosamine and Its Benefits

Glucosamine plays a pivotal role in maintaining and repairing cartilage, the tissue that cushions joints. The primary benefits of glucosamine in a dog's diet include:​

• Promoting Joint Health: Glucosamine aids in the repair and maintenance of cartilage, reducing the risk of joint degeneration.​

• Reducing Inflammation and Pain: Its anti-inflammatory properties can alleviate discomfort associated with conditions like osteoarthritis.​

• Enhancing Mobility: By supporting joint function, glucosamine helps maintain your dog's activity levels and quality of life.​

PetBuddy Products Rich in Glucosamine

At PetBuddy, we offer a selection of natural dog treats that are excellent sources of glucosamine:​

1. Duck Necks Dog Treats
   Our air-dried duck necks are not only delicious but also packed with glucosamine and chondroitin, promoting good joint health. They serve as natural dental chews and are a source of calcium and phosphorus for bone support.

2. JR Pet Products Chicken Feet
   These 100% natural chicken feet are a brilliant source of glucosamine, great for joint pain and helping to maintain strong joints. They're crunchy, low in odour, high in protein, and low in fat, making them an excellent treat for your dog.

3. Lamb Trachea Dog Treats
   Our lamb trachea treats are grain and gluten-free and naturally rich in glucosamine and chondroitin, forming a cartilage-building duo that supports joint health.

4. JR Pet Products Golden Moon Bone Dog Treat
   Made from 100% beef cartilage, these treats are high in protein, low in fat, and serve as a natural source of chondroitin and glucosamine, promoting good joint health.

5. Duck Wings Dog Treats
   Our duck wings are full of glucosamine and chondroitin, natural sources of calcium and phosphorus, and make perfect natural dental chews. They're 100% natural and air-dried, making them an excellent anytime treat.

Incorporating these glucosamine-rich treats into your dog's diet can significantly support their joint health, ensuring they remain active and happy. Always consult with your veterinarian before introducing new supplements or treats, especially if your dog has existing health conditions.​

Explore our full range of natural dog treats and find the perfect options to support your dog's health and well-being at PetBuddy.

Have you seen Rawhide snacks in the shops and confused about it? Is it dangerous or is it not?  Why would shops sell it if it was so bad? 

You're right to be concerned and we're here to tell you why it's to be avoided and to offer up some natural and healthy alternatives! 

Did you know there's a way to keep your dogs joints nice and healthy from as young as 12 weeks old?  That's right, the miracle ingredient, Glucosamine is essential in cartilage building and keeping your pup's joints strong, healthy and flexible. 

Glucosamine is produced naturally in your dog's body, it forms the building blocks of cartilage, but it can also be found in lots of tasty foods like chicken feet, mussels, bone marrow, bones, beef and lamb! 

As dog's age, cartilage erodes (I know, sniff sniff) which means that bones will rub more closely together, causing pain and inflammation. Less Glucosamine is produced as dogs get older as it naturally becomes harder. 

That's why adding extra Glucosamine to your dog's diet is so important, to replace the cartilage building blocks that your dog can't make themselves.

Staying as happy and mobile as possible for as long as possible is the aim for our dogs right, so extra Glucosamine is a must! It reduces inflammation, maintains youthful energy and movement and helps with recovery, contributing to a quicker recovery. When dog's feel better, they are happier, that's what we want right?! 

How can we help at PetBuddy?

You can absolutely give you dog Glucosamine in the form of tablets, but as it's naturally produced in your dog's better, it's believed to keep it as natural as possible.  Chicken Feet are an amazing natural source of Glucosamine and they are one of our most popular cronchy treats. Beef Trachea are great too and we have plenty of these! 

If you know anything about us, you'll know that we believe that natural is best. So why not take a look at what we do and how we can help keep your dog as healthy as possible for as long as possible! 

If your dog is anything like mine, veggies are treated like an alien object never to be consumed.  I aways thought I would have dogs like the ones in the funny videos who gobble up broccoli, cronch down on a french bean and even snap up a sprout.  But alas no, my Mila and Enzo are veg dodgers through and through, eating around sweetcorn when I add it to their good, spitting out bits of peppers however small I chop them. 

But veggies are a crucial part of our dog's diets, they are an important source of fibre and contain lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidents that are not found in meat.  

Have you ever tried dehydrating vegetables?  Well I have and let me tell you, it's a game changer!  Dehydrating veg makes them chewy and some dogs are all about texture. This way you know exactly what you are giving your pup and know it's 100% natural. 

Also cooking veg changes the texture and also releases lots of yummy smells, dogs work things out through smell so filling the air with the scents of tasty veggies may work a treat! 

Sometimes it's a case of offering nothing else and waiting it out and other times, finding something that your dog will love that already contains lots of vegetables.  

Our Veggie Bakes contain no fewer than 10 different types of fruit and vegetables, including sweet potato, apple, coconut and courgette! These have been a sure fire hit with Mila and Enzo. It gets lots of the right fibres, vitamins and minerals in them and they don't turn their little brown noses up at them! 

Try these tips above and let me know how you get on! 

What are probiotics and why are they so good for your dog's health? 

 Essentially probiotics contribute to the good bacteria in your pup's stomach, the ones that are great for enabling proper digestion, boosting immune systems and promoting a happy tum. 

When your pup has a bad stomach, their bacterias, good and bad, can be off wack, imbalanced, a bit all over the shop... that's where probiotics come in to help re-address that balance and get your pups tum all harmonious and lovely again! 

The main function of probiotics is that they add to a nice healthy gut. But... the good news is that the gut is the home of all things health-related. From a soft and shiny coat, a boosted immune system, better energy levels to better poop and less of those love puffs (farts), probiotics have so many added health benefits.  

Probiotics come in many different types, from powders such as VitaFlora to treats such as our delicious Pooch & Mutt Turkey & Hemp Treats. Why not give them a go today?

When you are a dog owner it is important to keep your dogs fit and healthy, this means that they need plenty of exercise. It is crucial for dogs, like humans to have an exercise routine. A lot of the time, dogs tend to be quite enthusiastic when it comes to exercising, however, there may still be times when they need that extra push. Below I have provided some tips on how you can get your dog to exercise.

Play Some Fetch

Most dogs love a game of fetch and this game is a fantastic form of exercise. You can play a game of fetch literally anywhere as long as you have the space (and nothing breakable is nearby). Grab a ball, a stick, or one of your dog’s favourite toys and ask them to go and get it for you. This could take a bit of training at first, so in order to train them, each time they bring their fetch item back to you, you could give them one of their favourite dog treats in order to encourage them at to begin with. Once your dog learns the skill and listens to the command, it will become a fun game for them to enjoy.

Walk or Run

This is the easiest exercise to train your dog to do. When you first begin to walk them, keep the walks down to around 20 minutes and then gradually increase the time. Once your dog is comfortable walking, you can try to increase the pace by going on a light jog or a run. If your dog isn’t doing any other physical activity, you will want to make sure that they are walking for around 45-60 minutes a day.

Nose Work Games

This is a great way to keep your dog active and entertained. Nose work games are fun, versatile, and mentally stimulating for your dog. A great nose work game is chopping up some small treats such as apples and hiding them throughout the house. If your dog hasn’t played this game before, you might want to begin with treats that have a strong smell so they can get the hang of it. To begin the game, have your dog start off in the stay position while you hide treats around the house, again if this is your dog’s first time, start off with some easy hiding spots like in one of our Snuffle Mats or Snuffle Balls.

Once you have hidden the treats, release your dog, and keep the game as fun, engaging, and encouraging as you can. Once they get the hang of the game, you can begin to hide the treats in harder spots. This will teach your dog to start relying on their natural smelling abilities to find the treats rather than just relying on their visual ability.

Take Your Dog Swimming

Swimming is a fantastic exercise for dogs. Swimming is more low impact compared to walking or jogging and it is great for their mobility. Swimming is a non-weight-bearing exercise that can help to increase your dog’s range of motion and help to build muscle mass. Have a look online and see if there are any dog-friendly hydrotherapy centres that can help your dog with their swimming. If your dog is new to swimming, remember to take it slow as they may find it overwhelming at first, they need to ease into it.

Agility Training

This is perfect for dogs that are overactive. There are yoga classes that are designed for dogs. This is a great form of exercise for those dogs that are overly active. Have a look around your local area for these types of classes and get your dog registered. These classes can help your dog to remain fit, whilst you are also working out with them. It is a win-win situation.

These are all the ways that you can help your dog stay more active and get more daily exercise. If you are interested in any dog training treats, then visit us here at Pet Buddy. We have a range of treats and toppers that your dog will love. Visit our website to view our range.

What's better than a really good play session with our dogs? If your dogs are anything like mine, they adore a ball, live for a good old game of tug, go crazy for a squeaker and absolutely love a run in and out of the sea at the beach.  

Playing with our dogs is so fun and so important to their overall well-being. It provides cognitive, physical and social benefits for dogs – and it’s a great way to relieve stress.  Playtime at home is a brilliant way to give that all important physical and mental exercise.

Games like tug and fetch are really tiring for dogs and by adding in a few quick play sessions each day you’ll create a routine that provides your dog with plenty of exercise as well as strengthening the bond you have together. 

Mentally stimulating games enrich our dogs lives by giving them something meaningful to do, plus games like this activities alleviate boredom. Our Snuffle Mats and Snuffle Balls are perfect for this. They’re easy to play with, and best of all they’re a simple way to keep your dog focused, active and entertained.             

Remember too, playtime is one of the ways puppies start learning basic manners right from the beginning and we can continue doing this into adulthood.  Our Stick Man Eco Toy is brilliant for a game of tug of war, it’s a fun game by itself, but Stick Man also helps teach your dog how to be control their impulses, and he's so damn cute too!!!  

One of the biggest benefits of play for dogs is that it relieves boredom and keeps them busy. By playing with your dog a few times a day you can decrease the likelihood of them developing cheeky habits. Essentially, you’re giving them something meaningful to do, and preventing them from having to come up with ways to entertain themselves that might involve chewing up your chair legs! 

Having a dog is one of the best things on earth, it's like having the ultimate best friend around all the time.  So happy to see you, loves to play, is by your side through thick and thin.  In return we give them so much love, epic walkies and those all important treatos.

Here at PetBuddy, we believe in feeding as natural as possible, and that includes with treats.  

Alongside your dogs regular diet, treats can have many health benefits such as helping with joints, brain health, heart health and building a far stronger immune system, all meaning our best pals are with us for longer. 

Sadly, many of the more commercial brands of treats are packed with low quality ingredients, additives, preservatives and derivatives, all of which can do damage to your dog's body.  

Natural feeding is exactly that, feeding as natural as possible. As close to nature as we can be.  All of our treats are all totally natural which are for more digestible than commercial low quality treats, meaning that your dog's body can absorb more of the nutrients, leading to a stronger immune system.  

Take our newest item in stock, our Ostrich Foot.  Simply air-dried with no additives or preservatives, absolutely nothing else! No nasties to make your dog poorly or compromise their health, just as natural as it comes. 

All of our treats have multiple benefits too!  These Pressed Tendons are the perfect natural dental chew as the fibrous texture has super flossing action, keeping teeth nice and clean, breath nice and fresh and those pearly whites, well.. white!

Or what about our Chicken Feet?!  

Why not check out all of our natural treats now and start your dog on the road to a healthier lifestyle!