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What's In those Arthritis Cookies Anyway?

May 17, 2018

What's In those Arthritis Cookies Anyway?

Our treats are made with natural ingredients and herbs known to promote better health and wellness in adult dogs.  Like America’s aging population dogs are living longer, are sometimes overweight and developing the same diseases as people.  Our cookies target dogs that suffer from

ARTHRITIS/joint stiffness and DIABETES.  Our recipes are carefully formulated with the best ingredients to improve the health of your dog.

Herbs have been used successfully for centuries to treat injury and diseases in animals. The therapeutic value of plants in well documented.  Herbs are highly nutritious, providing essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to your pet’s diet.  Our products combine the gentle healing properties of herbs with foods rich in vitamins and minerals.

Our products contain NO salt, soy, preservatives, additives, chemicals, dyes or animal by-products.

KEY INGREDIENTS THAT HELP IN ARTHRITIS RELIEF: 

  • ApplesauceAlfalfa: anti-inflammatory that also contains minerals to grow and regenerate bone and connective tissue
  • Pure applesauce: The “healing vitamin."  Provides Vitamin C, often missing in a pet’s diet, especially older dogs. Required for good adrenal function and the production of cortisone.  Important in the development of sound joints.
  • Rolled oats: High in protein value, cacium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin E and B complex.
  • Honey: Promotes energy and healing>  It is a natural antiseptic.
  • Raspberry leaf: A body balancer
  • Brewers Yeast: Loaded with B vitamins, minerals, zinc, folic acid and a good source of energy.
  • Kelp: Helps with promoting proper thyroid function.  Helps with healthy skin and coat.
  • Stone ground Whole Wheat Flour: Source of B, E vitamins, high in fiber and rich in unsaturated fatty acids.




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