Pets need
supplements too
Pets have long been
considered members of the
family and now it seems that
loving pet owners are taking the
approach that whats good for
humans, might also be good
for pets. Over 20% of people
in the UK take supplements
themselves, with the numbers
rising to over 40% in the 64 year
plus age group.
People really care about their
pets and want them to enjoy
that healthy feel-good factor
too, explains John Howie, cofounder of British company,
Lintbells which is currently
providing supplements to
support the health to over
150,000 dogs in the UK alone.
Popular supplements in the
human market include omega
3 fish oils, glucosamine and
chondroitin. Lintbells not only
uses these same types of
ingredients, it goes one step
further, working with experts
such as the Royal Veterinary
College to ensure that its
products are backed by solid
scientific evidence. It has even
trademarked its own source
of green lipped mussel from
particular bays in New Zealand
waters which contain the
highest levels of Omega 3s. The
catch from those bays has now
been earmarked by Lintbells
to help UK pets regain their
mobility.
YuMEGA Itchy Dog, which supports skin health is now rated the UKs
number one veterinary skin supplement. Mobility problems affect an
estimated one in every five dogs and many cats and the brand pet owners
are increasingly turning to is YuMOVE, now Number 1 veterinary joint
supplement brand.
Another big area of concern for pet owners is skin problems and recurrent
itching. Lintbells solution for that issue is YuMEGA Plus, which will become
YuMEGA Itchy Dog.
The company is also launching a new-look website to attract even
more pet owners and its packed full of articles written by experts from its
veterinary team explaining what can be done to keep pets healthy and
happy. Going the extra mile certainly seems to give the company the
results its been aiming for as one customer explained:
My Beagle Bailey (aged 6) had terrible problems with itchy skin; he was
always scratching his ears and the backs of his legs were red raw. I tried
various diets and he had to get steroid injections from the vet. He’s been on
YuMEGA Itchy Dog for over 2 years now and seeing the difference almost
straight away was amazing! I
always had to be really careful
with what he ate especially
treats but now he can get
the same treats as my
other Beagles and I
know he’ll be fine.
As a result of the enthusiasm
for pet supplements, Lintbells
was recently handed a one
to watch accolade by the
Sunday Times Fast Track list.
Thousands have left glowing
reviews of how pets have been
helped by the supplements and
Lintbells brands are stocked by
hundreds of veterinary practices
across the UK and abroad.
31