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Dog food for arthritic dogs

If your dog has arthritis or is showing signs of stiffness there are many things you can do to help improve their mobility & slow the progress of the disease.

The most important thing you can do is to keep your dog slim.  Any additional weight they carry puts unnecessary pressure on the joints and makes the pain worse, so it’s important to tackle it once & for all.   

If your pooch is carrying some extra pounds, it’s worth opting for a lower fat, lower calorie food & checking that the amount you are feeding doesn’t exceed the recommended amount on the feeding guide (remember to feed according to their ideal weight not their current weight).  For a gradual weight loss try reducing this ration by about 10% & be careful with the treats you feed – try to pick ones with a fat content of 5% or less & which state that there’s no added sugar.  Alternatively cooked or raw carrots or unsalted rice cakes make good low-calorie snacks.

There are many supplements which tackle some or all of the three main aspects of arthritis (joint degeneration, inflammation & pain) so it’s worth trying to add some little extras even though some dog foods include 'joint support' in their recipes.  The reality is that very few of them include enough of the key ingredients to provide a real improvement to a dog already struggling with arthritis so we would highly recommend buying a high strength separate supplement which includes glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM & hyaluronic acid (HA) & possibly a turmeric or hemp-based product too.

There are however things that their daily kibble CAN provide in sufficient quantities, the main ones being a high Omega 3 content & lots of antioxidants.

Antioxidants neutralise the free radicals in the body which can cause inflammation, whilst Omega 3 has been shown to reduce the inflammatory response associated with arthritis, alongside a whole host of other benefits, so it's important to increase these aspects as much as you can.

The recipes listed below all have excellent Omega 3 levels (but that doesn’t mean an extra supplement wouldn’t help!), & they have antioxidant containing ingredients such as potato, sweet potato, salmon oil, seaweed and/or dandelion.

If you’re putting your dog on a weight loss program, try to pick a food that has a fat content of 9% or less.  Plese see our weight loss category for a complete list of appropriate foods.

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Image of Happy Go Lightly Fish low calorie, low fat, hypoallergenic dog food

Happy Go Lightly (Fish & Rice)

  • * Wheat free, gentle, hypoallergenic formula with strong Omega 3 content
  • * Ideal for low-moderately active dogs
  • * Protein: 20%, Fat: 9%, Fibre: 3%, Calories: c. 353k/cal per 100g
  • * 1.5kg & 10kg bags (40kg Bulk Deal Also Available)
£0.00
Image of In The Pink natural, gluten free, hypoallergenic dog food for small dogs

In The Pink - small bite (Salmon & Potato)

  • Wheat & Gluten free, hypoallergenic dog food. Lots of Omega 3's from over 40% salmon!
  • For low-moderately active small breed dogs
  • Protein: 22%, Fat: 11%, Fibre: 3%, Calories: c. 357k/cal per 100g
  • 2kg & 12kg bags (48kg Bulk Deal Also Available)
£0.00
Image of Mighty Meaty high protein dog food - 80 20 dog food

Mighty Meaty Fish Medley (Active Dog)

  • Based around the principles of raw feeding = 80% fish + grain free veg, herbs etc.
  • Added Joint Support, healthful herbs & botanicals & packed with Omega 3. Suitable for puppies too!
  • Protein: 35%, Fat: 20%, Fibre: 2%, Calories: c. 406k/cal per 100g
  • 1.5kg & 13.5kg bags (54kg Bulk Deal Also Available)
£0.00
Image of Tickety Boo Sensitive Dog Food with Lamb, sweet potato & mint

Tickety Boo (Lamb, Sweet Potato & Mint)

  • Grain Free, super-gentle hypoallergenic recipe that's packed with 50% lamb.
  • Ideal for fussy dogs & those with sensitive stomachs. Added Omega 3 supplement
  • Protein: 26%, Fat: 13%, Fibre: 3%, Calories: c. 361k/cal per 100g
  • 2kg & 13.5kg bags (54kg Bulk Deal Also Available)
£0.00
Image of Tickety Boo Sensitive Dog Food with Pork, sweet potato & apple

Tickety Boo (Pork, Sweet Potato & Apple)

  • Grain Free, super-gentle hypoallergenic recipe with a novel protein source.
  • Ideal for fussy dogs, allergic dogs & those with sensitive stomachs. Added Omega 3 supplement
  • Protein: 26%, Fat: 15%, Fibre: 3.5%, Calories: c. 368k/cal per 100g
  • 2kg & 13.5kg bags (54kg Bulk Deal Also Available)
£0.00
Image of Tickety Boo Sensitive Dog Food with Salmon, trout, sweet potato & asparagus

Tickety Boo (Salmon, Trout, Sweet Potato & Asparagus)

  • Grain Free, super-gentle hypoallergenic recipe with oodles of Omega 3 for skin & coat health.
  • Ideal for fussy dogs, arthritic dogs & those with sensitive stomachs
  • Protein: 26%, Fat: 14%, Fibre: 3%, Calories: c. 354k/cal per 100g
  • 2kg & 13.5kg bags (54kg Bulk Deal Also Available)
£0.00
Image of Tickety Boo Sensitive Dog Food with Tuna, sweet potato & broccoli

Tickety Boo (Tuna, Sweet Potato & Broccoli)

  • Grain Free, super-gentle hypoallergenic recipe with a high Omega 3 content.
  • Ideal for fussy dogs, arthritic dogs & those with sensitive stomachs.
  • Protein: 26%, Fat: 14%, Fibre: 3%, Calories: c. 371k/cal per 100g
  • 2kg & 13.5kg bags (54kg Bulk Deal Also Available)
£0.00
Image of Tickety Boo Sensitive Dog Food with Venison, salmon, sweet potato & mulberry

Tickety Boo (Venison, Salmon, Sweet Potato & Mulberry)

  • Grain Free, super-gentle hypoallergenic recipe that's packed with 50% venison & salmon.
  • A great one for very fussy and/or allergic dogs with lots of Omega 3 for skin & coat health
  • Protein: 25%, Fat: 13%, Fibre: 3%, Calories: c. 364k/cal per 100g
  • 2kg & 13.5kg bags (54kg Bulk Deal Also Available)
£0.00
Image of Tickety Boo Mighty Bites Sensitive dog food with Salmon, trout, sweet potato & asparagus for large dogs

Tickety Boo Mighty Bites (Salmon, Trout, Sweet Potato & Asparagus)

  • Grain Free, super-gentle, hypoallergenic recipe that's packed with 50% fish.
  • Designed to meet the needs of large & giant breeds including added joint support
  • Protein: 24%, Fat: 13%, Fibre: 3.5%, Calories: c. 362k/cal per 100g
  • 2kg & 13.5kg bags (54kg Bulk Deal Also Available)
£0.00
Image of Tickety Boo Tiny Bites Sensitive Dog Food with Lamb, sweet potato & mint for small dogs

Tickety Boo Tiny Bites (Lamb, Sweet Potato & Mint)

  • Grain Free, super-gentle hypoallergenic recipe that's packed with 50% lamb.
  • A great one for very fussy and/or allergic small breed dogs - lots of Omega 3 for skin & coat health
  • Protein: 26%, Fat: 14%, Fibre: 3%, Calories: c. 367k/cal per 100g
  • 2kg compostable bags
£0.00
Image of Tickety Boo Tiny Bites Sensitive Dog Food with Salmon, trout, sweet potato & asparagus for small dogs

Tickety Boo Tiny Bites (Salmon, Trout, Sweet Potato & Asparagus)

  • Grain Free, super-gentle hypoallergenic recipe that's packed with 50% fish.
  • A good option for sensitive &/or long coated small breed dogs - packed Omega 3 for coat health
  • Protein: 27%, Fat: 15%, Fibre: 3%, Calories: c. 376k/cal per 100g
  • 2kg compostable bags
    £0.00
    Image of Tickety Boo Senior low fat Sensitive dog food with Salmon, trout, sweet potato & asparagus for senior dogs

    Tickety Senior/Light (Trout, Salmon, Sweet Potato & Asparagus)

    • Grain Free, super-gentle, hypoallergenic recipe that's packed with 50% fish.
    • Optimal low-fat support for senior/overweight dogs. Added joint support, l-carnitine & Omega 3
    • Protein: 25%, Fat: 8%, Fibre: 3.5%, Calories: c. 340k/cal per 100g
    • 2kg & 13.5kg bags (54kg Bulk Deal Also Available)
    £0.00