MYOS Canine Muscle Supplement

Cindy

Cindy

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I have been using this for over a year.
Its based on fortretropin...fertilized egg yolk.
apparently they first tried a human supplement but I am not sure if it still marketed.
supposed to help prevent muscle loss and they did some studies.

https://myospet.com/

it's pricey, but as Sheltie's are small it isn't as bad compared to a German Shepard.
They do run 15% coupons regularly (I have never paid full price)
 
Thanks for sharing that info Cindy, have you found it helped Gavin be more mobile?
It's always good to know of a supplement that can help our older dogs maintain muscle.
 
Just read this article for senior pet diets from Dr Becker...
Your pet is a senior — Contrary to what many pet parents have been told and many veterinarians still believe, aging pets actually need more protein than their younger counterparts to avoid sarcopenia (muscle wasting), and the quality is of vital importance. The more digestible and assimilable the protein is and the higher the moisture content of the food, the easier it will be for aging organs to process and absorb.

If your animal companion is getting up in years, feed nutritionally optimal, species-specific, fresh food diet rich in healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids such as krill oil and a source of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) for cognitive health.

Eliminate all refined carbohydrates (aka hidden sources of sugar) — keep grains, potatoes and legume intake to a minimum or eliminate these foods all together, as they foster inflammation in the body. Replace those unnecessary carbs with extra high-quality protein and brain-enhancing fats
 
We probably didn't start the supplement early enough as he had already lost so much of his muscle mass.
But like many things, it can't hurt to try.

Gavin got hurt 3 years ago, and I am surprised he hasnt declined more over time. He seems more or less stable if I keep his physical conditioning up.
 
ghggp said:
Just read this article for senior pet diets from Dr Becker...
Your pet is a senior — Contrary to what many pet parents have been told and many veterinarians still believe, aging pets actually need more protein than their younger counterparts to avoid sarcopenia (muscle wasting), and the quality is of vital importance. The more digestible and assimilable the protein is and the higher the moisture content of the food, the easier it will be for aging organs to process and absorb.

If your animal companion is getting up in years, feed nutritionally optimal, species-specific, fresh food diet rich in healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids such as krill oil and a source of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) for cognitive health.

Eliminate all refined carbohydrates (aka hidden sources of sugar) — keep grains, potatoes and legume intake to a minimum or eliminate these foods all together, as they foster inflammation in the body. Replace those unnecessary carbs with extra high-quality protein and brain-enhancing fats
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I heard about that regarding senior pets several years ago. I figure my boys will have a leg up as they get older...I feed an animal specific diet and I try not to feed any carbs (their food has carbs but very low, just from the veggies as I don't feed potatoes or rice) and they get glucosamine and tuna oil daily (as well as kelp powder...that stuff really helps keep the teeth clean...Piper's been getting it since he was 1 year old and STILL very little tartar on his teeth and no bad breath). Of course ask them and they'll say MORE meat!!! Lol
 
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