Joint Tonic Forte

RECOACTIV® Joint Tonic Forte has been specially developed to regulate joint metabolism in osteoarthritis and to maintain mobility, even in larger dogs.

Special supplementary feed for joint metabolism

The RECOACTIV® Joint Tonic Forte is specially designed to regulate joint metabolism in osteoarthritis (painful, inflammatory, and degenerative processes in the joints) and to maintain joint mobility.

Targeted support for larger dogs with joint problems

It is particularly well-suited for animals weighing 20 kg or more with osteoarthritis-related mobility restrictions, for animals with cartilage wear due to age, injury, or misalignment, as well as for heavy exertion and prophylaxis.

High-dose nutrient supply for healthy joints

RECOACTIV® Joint Tonic prevents diet-related deficiencies and specifically supports the joints with essential nutrients such as chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine (glycosaminoglycans), green-lipped mussel extract, and omega-3 fatty acids. The glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine are important cartilage building blocks needed for water retention and elasticity. Additionally, MSM, devil's claw, and willow bark are included for support. The tonic is very well tolerated for long-term use and is optimally absorbed due to its liquid form.

What is osteoarthritis/arthritis in dogs?

Osteoarthritis, or simply arthritis, is a degenerative wear and tear of the joint, cartilage, and bone. The causes can be varied, ranging from mechanical wear due to congenital malformations and excessive strain to infections caused, for example, by germs, bites, or ticks. It is not uncommon for osteoarthritis and arthritis to be interdependent and mutually exacerbate each other in a negative way. As a result of damage to the cartilage, the so-called shock absorber, inflamed joints (acute arthritis) cause pain when standing up and lying down, and with progressing symptoms, also during general movement. To avoid pain, the affected animal adopts a protective posture or eventually avoids movement in general, and the joy of playing decreases. This is accompanied by stiffness after rest periods and the loss of joint elasticity (hardening of the joint capsule), which reduces the animal's quality of life. Due to lack of movement, muscle mass is reduced, the joints are less protected, and with higher weight, they are additionally exposed to greater stress.

The importance of movement in osteoarthritis

The process of acute and chronic degenerative processes in the affected joints continues. It is therefore of utmost importance to maintain moderate movement, as this promotes blood circulation and thus activates and enables the necessary nutrient supply to the joints via the synovia ("joint fluid"). The negative interaction of avoiding movement due to pain and the intensification of symptoms due to lack of movement must therefore be broken.

How can arthritis in dogs be treated?

In the short term, pain can be reduced by using pain-relieving preparations, which, however, strain the stomach, liver, and kidneys in the long run. Inflammation should also be treated, as further substance loss in cartilage and bone is threatened here. Natural active ingredients that are pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory can be used supportively and permanently to reduce medication, or, depending on the symptoms, to discontinue it completely, thereby promoting the animal's health and quality of life. Moderate exercise and especially the high-dose supplementary feeding of ingredients important for joint metabolism, such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, green-lipped mussel, chondroitin, devil's claw, and MSM, can significantly support the supply to the joints and thus their health.

Natural quality without additives

RECOACTIV® products contain important vitamins and trace elements and are made from natural, food-grade ingredients. They are free from grain, colorings, and preservatives. For small animals up to 20 kg body weight, the product is also available as RECOACTIV® Joint Tonic.