I am so excited to be a part of this giveaway. I happened to see that Neocell was looking for someone to do a review and giveaway for their product Arthropet, and I jumped on it right away. The company's representative was really nice and great to work with. She generously sent me 2 bottles of Arthropet for my dog Oliver to try.
Oliver is a 7-year-old German Shepherd and Chow Chow mix. He has suffered from arthritis since he was only 3 years old. He has always been and continues to be a very playful, loving, and enthusiastic dog, so it is easy to identify when he is in pain.
Until recently, I had him taking a joint supplement in the form of a treat. He loved the taste and had no idea it was good for him, which is always nice. However, when the
2013 pet food recall happened, a friend of mine told me that his treats were among those recalled, and I discontinued using them.
Oliver did all right for awhile since he also eats
Purina One Vibrant Maturity dog food, which contains glucosamine to help with his joints. However, I started to notice him slowing down a little bit. When he would stand up after being asleep, he seemed stiffer than usual. Although we have dealt with these joint issues for awhile, we have usually been able to stay ahead of them, so I was eager to find something to replace his old supplements.
About the company
Arthropet is manufactured by
NeoCell, a company that provides a wide variety of health products with an emphasis on collagen protein. The company was started by a scientist who started using collagen protein after his own heart surgery. After seeing the amazing effects it had on his recovery, he started NeoCell to help bring collagen protein to others. The company has grown significantly since then, but I love the fact that it was born out of one man's personal experience.
About the product
Arthropet contains chicken cartilage, which is a natural source of glucosamine, chondroitin, and collagen. It provides your pet with these essential ingredients to help slow joint deterioration and promote strong, healthy, and happy dogs. Arthropet also helps to promote eye health in dogs, which is a great additional benefit for the senior pooch.
Oliver's experience
The supplements are designed to taste good to dogs. I tried giving them to Oliver straight, and he did not go for it, but I think that is an Oliver issue, not an issue with the product. He has very strange and picky tastes for a dog and turns his nose up at things that every other dog in the world will eat. So, to test my theory, I tried giving a couple to our other dog, Stella. She was all over them and ate them like they were treats. I imagine most dogs would like them well enough to eat them plain.
Oliver took one tablet a day for several weeks. The recommended dosage for his size is 2 tablets, but I wanted to see how he would respond to just one, especially since he gets some benefits from his dog food already. After about 10 days, I started to notice an improvement in how he was getting around. When he would get up after napping, he was moving better. He also seemed to be in better spirits over all, and when we returned from walks and he performed his usual celebratory "I-just-went-for-the-best-walk-of-my-life" dance, he exhibited no signs of pain or stiffness.
The giveaway
Neocell is generously offering a free bottle of Arthropet to one of my lucky readers. If you have a dog with arthritis or other joint pain, I highly recommend trying this product. There is nothing worse than seeing your beloved pet in pain, but veterinarian treatments can be very expensive. Enter using the form below for a chance to try Arthropet for free.
If your pet is really suffering now, you do not have to wait for the giveaway to end to try Arthropet. It is available at a variety of online stores, including
Swanson Vitamins. Give it a try, and be sure to come back and let me know how it worked for your pup.
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*Emily Tomko also happens to be my sister. I was given a copy of the book to review. No other compensation whatsoever was provided to me for this post. All opinions are mine.
