- Speeding up convalescence
HMB is a scientifically developed nutritious supplement for dogs and cats suffering from muscle diseases and deprived ability for locomotion. Myopathies. These are diseases called primary muscle diseases, undergoing within the muscle itself - in myofibers, vessels, conjunctive tissue, leading to muscular weakness and atrophy. They can be congenitally degenerative myopathies, as well as endogenous acquired myopathies. The aethiology of a series of them is unknown, however, the picture displayed by the diseased mucles suggests that they have an autoimmunological background. In the case of diet, anaemia, endocrine and neoplasma related myopathies, intensified cell necrosis and increased muscular protein breakdown is observed, which in consequence, leads to a significant distortion of the locomotive functioning of the animal. 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate (HMB), a product in the metabolic pathway of leucine, effectively stops muscular protein breakdown and consequently, ameliorates the locomotive capacity of the dog or cat suffering from myopathy. Thus, a smaller amount of damaged muscle cells require reparation and the body regenerates faster its muscular mass. What is more, dogs undergoing a rigorous training have a higher alimentary demand, which a normal balanced diet might not cover. DogVital helps to meet those requirements, supplying the body with the essential compounds (naturally appearing), which quantities, in conditions of intensive effort, might happen to be insufficient. It does not only allow a quicker increase in muscular mass in training animals, but also shortens the regeneration period of the already damaged muscle cells and improves the general animal condition. Reconvalescence after surgery. As a result of fracture, each application of plaster bandage leads to progressive atrophy of muscles in the immobilized limb. DOG VITAL supplied during the time of immobilization, as well as the subsequent period, not only substantially prevents muscle atrophy, but also shortens the period of reconvalescence after surgery in dogs.
- Bringing back efficiency in old dogs
HMB is recommended for old dogs since it counteracts muscle atrophy accompanying aging. Delaying the process of aging. In older dogs, an increased breakdown of muscular proteins is observed, leading to muscle atrophy and degeneration of motoric capacity. DogVital provided systematically slows down the process of aging, keeping the right muscular mass for a longer time, as well as improving motoric dexterity. Moreover, this supplement triggers the immune system, making old dogs more resistant to diseases. Strengthening spinal column and joint muscles. Some breeds, i.e. Dashounds, suffer from discopathy, particularly in the lumbo-sacral interval. HMB, by strengthening mass and muscle power leads to the so called 'muscular spinal column', which counteracts discopathy in the mentioned interval. Similarly, a beneficial effect is observed when HMB is used in the case of hip dysplasia, especially in large breed dogs.
- Increasing muscular mass in working dogs
HMB prevents the breakdown of muscular proteins after intensive training, as well as allows a maximum increase of the dog's body capacity. Racing dogs. Dog training leads to the development of musculature and an increased resistance. Nevertheless, during training or racing a certain amount of muscle cells is lesioned. Scientific studies showed that HMB prevents the damage of these cells and, consequently, keeps down the breakdown of muscular proteins during forced training, this leads to the improvement of the dog condition.
Active ingredients
HMB- 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate- a natural metabolite in the pathway of leucine in the body. HMB is the product of the metabolism of alimentary proteins in the tissues of dogs and cats. HMB is also found in small amounts in meat food, however, these quantities in the diet, as well as in the body are insufficient in conditions of intensive training or increased effort. The body also perceives the insufficiency of HMB during muscle diseases and during conditions of increased muscular catabolism in old animals.
