Purina Veterinary Diets® JM Joint MobilityT brand Canine Formula has been formulated to provide complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs, while providing the following characteristics:

High EPA and omega-3 fatty acid content

Appropriate levels of omega-6 fatty acids

Moderate fat content

High levels of antioxidant vitamins E and C

High protein: calorie ratio

Natural source of glucosamine

Excellent palatability

Important Information:

Medical Contraindications

None

Ingredients:

Brewers rice, trout, salmon meal, corn gluten meal, poultry by-product meal, egg product, oat fiber, animal digest, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), fish oil, chicken cartilage (natural source of glucosamine), potassium chloride, Vitamin E supplement, salt, choline chloride, taurine, zinc sulfate, ascorbic acid (source of Vitamin C), ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, calcium carbonate, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite. A-4576

Guaranteed Analysis %:Carbohydrate, % 39.11 Protein, % 31.1 Fat, % 12.88 Total Omega-6, % 1.71 Fiber, % 1.39 Calcium, % 1.34 Phosphorus, % 0.98 Total Omega-3, % 0.97 Potassium, % 0.68 Chloride, % 0.64 Sodium, % 0.36

Clinical Considerations:T

he role of dietary management in canine arthritis is to provide a proper balance of total nutrients while meeting the special dietary needs of the patient. Nutritional management of dogs with arthritis centers on reducing excess body weight and providing nutrients with anti-inflammatory characteristics. Long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), nutritionally compete with arachidonic acid as a substrate for cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing the amount of pro-inflammatory mediators produced. Dietary antioxidants can help address the oxidative stress that often accompanies inflammation. Providing a diet containing a natural source of glucosamine may also be beneficial for dogs with arthritis.

Extra Information:

Medical Indications

Diets with these nutritional modifications have been recommended for adult dogs with the following conditions:

Osteoarthritis

Other inflammatory joint conditions

Rheumatoid arthritis

Purina Veterinary Diets JM Joint Mobility Canine Formula Dry Dog Food Review:

• Animal Digest - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = animal digest

• Corn - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = corn gluten meal

• Wheat - 1 point possible

Plus 1 point = No wheat

• Soy - 1 point possible

Plus 1 point = No Soy

• Gluten - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = corn gluten meal

• Extra Goodies - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = egg product, oat fiber

• By-Products - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = poultry by-product meal

• Animal Fat - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = animal fat

• Pet Food Recalls - 1 point possible

Plus 1 point = No Recalls Purina Veterinary Diets JM Joint Mobility Canine Formula Dry Dog Food

• Class Action - 1 point possible

Minus 1 point = Class Action Purina Pet Foods

Dog Food Rating for Purina Veterinary Diets DCO Diabetes and COlitis Canine Formula Dog Food:

Total Score = 3/10

Ask Susan Peters Purina Veterinary Diets JM Joint Mobility Canine Formula Dry Dog Food Review:

Purina Veterinary Diets JM Joint Mobility Canine Formula Dry Dog Fooddoesn't seem to have anything special in it. This is pretty much junk with a high price. Ol Roy, cheap stuff, scored much better than Purina Veterinary Diets JM Joint Mobility Canine Formula Dry Dog Food. If your vet is selling this stuff they are making a huge profit at your dog's expense!

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