Manganese for dogs

When you’re searching for the best joint support for your dog, it's important to look for a few key ingredients – including Manganese. 

In this blog, we'll explore what Manganese is, look at the benefits of a Manganese supplement for dogs, and find out which foods are a good source of this vital nutrient.

Here’s what you need to know.

What is Manganese?

Manganese is an essential trace element that supports collagen formation in the cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Think of it as the scaffolding that helps maintain strong, healthy joints, so that your dog can run, jump and play in comfort.

"Essential” means dogs can’t produce Manganese by themselves, so they need to get it from their food or a nutritional supplement.

Can dogs have Manganese?

Yes, dogs need Manganese as part of a balanced diet. While deficiencies are rare, ensuring your dog gets the right amount will help support their overall health, particularly their joints.

Adding joint supplements for dogs can provide extra peace of mind, especially for active, growing or older dogs. It ensures they have the building blocks they need to help maintain joint structure.

Foods high in Manganese for dogs

Lots of dog-friendly foods contain Manganese. If you're looking to boost your dog's intake naturally, consider adding small amounts to their diet. Click on each of the foods below to find out how much is safe for your dog to eat:

• Asparagus
• Blueberries
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Green beans
• Pineapple
• Pumpkin seeds
• Raspberries
• Spinach
• Strawberries
  

Benefits of Manganese 

Manganese is a small but mighty mineral when it comes to your dog's joint health.

Here are some of the benefits of Manganese for dogs:

• It plays a role in the formation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), the building blocks of cartilage.
• Manganese is a cofactor for enzymes that are involved in the formation of collagen in the cartilage, tendons and ligaments.
• It helps keep joints strong and healthy, so you and your dog can enjoy another lap around the park!
  

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Which YuMOVE products contain Manganese?

You can find Manganese in the following YuMOVE products: 

• YuMOVE Joint Support for Young & Active Dogs Designed to support growing joints and active puppies.
• YuMOVE Joint Support Bites for Young & Active Dogs Same great formula in a tasty bite.
• YuMOVE Joint Support for Adult Dogs Our original triple-action formula.
• YuMOVE Daily Bites for Adult Dogs Same great formula in tasty treat-like bites.
• YuMOVE Joint Support Bites for Small, Medium & Large Adult Dogs Same great formula in a daily, one-a-day bite.
• YuMOVE Joint Support PLUS High-strength support for dogs who may need extra support.
• YuMOVE Joint Support PLUS Bites for Small, Medium & Large Dogs Same great formula in a daily, one-a-day bite.
• YuMOVE Joint Care PLUS Max Strength  50% stronger* than regular PLUS
• YuMOVE Joint Support PLUS Max Bites for Small, Medium & Large Dogs Same great formula in a tasty bite.
• YuMOVE Joint Support for Adult Cats Our popular, original formula for cats.
• YuMOVE Joint Support PLUS for Cats High-strength support for older cats.
• YuMOVE Joint Support PLUS Bites for Cats An easy to feed treat-like bite.
• YuMOVE Joint Support for Adult Horses Triple-action formula to support joints.
• YuMOVE Joint Support PLUS for Horses High-strength for extra joint support.
• All Joint Support supplements for dogs

If you’ve got any questions about Manganese, or any of the ingredients in our Joint Support formula, you can contact our expert Customer Care Team.

And don’t forget, if you have concerns about your dog’s mobility, please always talk to your vet.