If you’ve already begun a Chlorella or Glucosamine Sulfate regimen to care for your body and joints, I’m sure you’re already recognizing the benefits.

But what about your pet? Anyone who has cared for an aging dog knows they often face many of the same health problems as people, including arthritis. The good news is many of the same good health practices that work for people also work for animals. Here’s how to stay proactive to ensure their continued health and comfort:

Give them plenty of exercise

Just because a pet is aging doesn’t mean you should stop walking them frequently. Frequent exercise is good for everyone, even pets. Just be sure the exercise is age-appropriate.

Feed them high-quality pet foods — not table scraps

It’s tempting to spoil your pet with table scraps, but this is actually incredibly unhealthy — especially as animals age. Not only can it lead to weight problems, it can lead to digestive health problems like diabetes. Feed your pet high quality pet food according to the feeding instructions provided by the manufacturer and limit table scraps to a rare treat.

Help them maintain a healthy weight

If you’re feeding your pet and healthy diet and giving him plenty of exercise, then weight shouldn’t be a problem. But if you’re trying to help an overweight pet achieve a healthy weight, it’s best to consult with your vet to determine a diet and exercise regimen.

Relieve pet pain with over the counter medications

You can use aspirin to temporarily relieve pain in pets. Just be sure to consult with your vet to ensure the dose is appropriate for your pet’s size.

Add pet health supplements to your pet’s diet

Pets can reap the same benefits as we do from health supplements like Chlorella and Glucosamine Sulfate. While the standard formulas of Chlorella and Glucosamine Sulfate are all natural and completely safe for people as well as pets, GreenPath offers a special formula of Chlorella specifically for pets. PuriPet offers all of the benefits of Chlorella in a special formula designed just for your fluffy family members.

And don’t forget the easiest, best ingredient for good health — plenty of love.