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Purina Introduces New Formula for Arthritic Dogs

Breakthrough Approach to the Dietary Management of Adult Arthritic Dogs
9/17/2004

St. Louis (August 17, 2004) – More than likely, a dog you know has arthritis. In fact, osteoarthritis (OA) has been estimated to affect as much as twenty percent of dogs older than one year¹. Osteoarthritis is a joint condition caused by cartilage breakdown and the most common cause of lameness in dogs². To aid in the dietary management of dogs with this condition, Purina Veterinary Diets® is introducing new JM Joint Mobility™ brand Canine Formula ("JM") for sale only through veterinarians. JM features high levels of long chain omega-3 fatty acids and incorporates nutritional technology shown in a university clinical trial to help increase mobility in arthritic dogs.

According to Dottie Laflamme, DVM, PhD, DACVN, Purina Veterinary Nutritionist, "Feeding a diet rich in specific long-chain omega-3 fatty acids positively affects joint health."

JM contains the highest amount of these long-chain omega-3 fatty acids of any veterinary diet indicated for the dietary management of adult arthritic dogs.

Nutritional Components

In addition to the high levels of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, JM contains:

• High levels of antioxidants (such as Vitamins E and C) – to help to reduce oxidative stress
• A natural source of glucosamine – for cartilage and joint health
• High protein to calorie ratio – to help maintain lean body condition and support strong muscles

JM is sold only through veterinarians and should be fed under veterinary supervision. Dog owners who are interested in learning more about JM should see their veterinarian.

"Fortunately, arthritis needn't be the end of a dog's enjoyment of running, walking, playing and living a full life," said Laflamme. "Staying active through appropriate activities is one of the keys to joint health. Now veterinarians have a new tool to help get arthritic canine patients moving again."

1 Johnston SA. Osteoarthritis: Joint anatomy, physiology, and pathobiology. Vet Clin North Am: Small Anim Pract 1997 Jul; 27(4):699-723.

2 Pederson NC, Morgan JP, Vasseur PB. Joint diseases of dogs and cats. In: Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC, editors. Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 2000. p 1862–86.

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