Canithermo Mobility was not designed as a single formula intended to suit all dogs.

A senior dog who finds it harder to get up, recovers less well, and sometimes exhibits progressive stiffness does not have the same needs as an active dog who runs, jumps, brakes suddenly, and heavily stresses their joints daily.

This is why Canithermo Mobility comes in two distinct formulas:

• a powder designed for senior and aging dogs;

• a syrup designed for active and athletic dogs.

In summary, the powder is more for dogs whose mobility is already starting to change, while the syrup is for dogs before repeated stress becomes a real problem.

The goal is not to replace a veterinary diagnosis, medical treatment, or osteoarthritis management. A dietary supplement alone does not cure a painful joint.

Our goal is to offer two coherent formulas, built around ingredients whose joint, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or functional benefits are identifiable and scientifically proven.

Canine osteoarthritis and mobility disorders are not due to a single cause. They can involve cartilage, connective tissue, inflammation, oxidative stress, weight, physical activity, recovery, and age. This is why a serious joint approach must remain comprehensive.

The powder: for senior and aging dogs

In aging dogs, changes are often gradual.

Cartilage loses quality, supportive tissues become less flexible, recovery slows down, and low-grade chronic inflammation can set in over time.

The powder formula was designed to support this evolution over time, with several complementary ingredients.

PETAGILE® Collagen

PETAGILE® collagen forms the structural basis of the formula.

It is a hydrolyzed collagen of animal origin, derived from pig skin. It is cut into small peptides for easier absorption.

Its role is not to "rebuild" a damaged joint. The idea is rather to provide elements usable by the body to support connective tissue and cartilage matrix.

Eggshell membrane

Eggshell membrane is a natural matrix derived from the inner membrane of chicken eggshell.

It naturally contains collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans. Its benefit is therefore both structural and articular.

Studies in dogs have shown an improvement in certain markers of joint comfort and mobility with products containing eggshell membrane. The results should be interpreted as what they are: encouraging, but always to be considered within a comprehensive management approach.

MSM

MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is a sulfur compound used in several joint supplements.

It is present in very small quantities in some plants and animal tissues, but the MSM used in supplements is generally produced by synthesis from DMSO. The resulting molecule is identical to that found naturally.

Its main benefit lies in its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential, with a well-documented safety profile. Taken alone, it is not a miracle ingredient. In a complete joint formula, it can play a role as complementary support.

Krill-derived Omega-3s

In the powder formula, omega-3s are supplied by krill pet powder.

Krill is a marine source of EPA and DHA, two omega-3 fatty acids known for their role in modulating inflammation. Omega-3s are among the best-documented joint nutraceuticals in dogs, especially in the context of osteoarthritis.

However, in powder form, their contribution remains more limited than in liquid form, particularly due to dosage, stability, and intake density reasons.

They are therefore positioned here as complementary support, and not as the central active ingredient of the senior formula.

Rosehip

Rosehip is the fruit of the wild rose.

It contains polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamin C. Its benefit in this formula primarily lies in its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory profile.

Studies on canine chondrocytes have shown that certain botanical extracts, including rosehip, can limit the activation of inflammatory pathways involved in joint degradation.

Blackcurrant leaf

Blackcurrant leaf provides an additional plant component, rich in polyphenols.

It is used here as a co-active antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is not presented as a central ingredient, but as consistent support in a formula intended for aging dogs.

A study on a supplement containing blackcurrant leaf, among other ingredients, showed partial effects in dogs and cats with mild to moderate osteoarthritis, which justifies a measured approach in presenting this ingredient.

Umami palatant

The umami palatant is not a joint active ingredient.

Its role is purely functional: to improve product acceptance by the dog.

This is important because a supplement refused due to its taste is useless, even if its composition is interesting.

Why a powder?

The powder is easily incorporated into the daily diet.

It is suitable for dogs who eat well and for owners looking for a simple, discreet, and sustainable routine.

For a senior dog, regularity is very important. The best formula in the world is useless if it is complicated to administer every day (a thought for old dogs who don't have many teeth left and appreciate having a powder that can be mixed into pâté, yogurt, wet kibble, or any other food the dog can still chew).

The syrup: for active and athletic dogs

An active dog is not necessarily a painful dog.

But their joints endure more mechanical stress: jumps, accelerations, sudden braking, changes in support, repeated play, sports, work, training, or intense activity.

Over time, this accumulation can promote microtraumas, mechanical inflammation, and more difficult recovery.

The syrup formula was therefore designed with a different logic than the powder (almost preventive).

UC-II®

The central active ingredient in the syrup formula is UC-II®, a form of undenatured type II collagen, derived from chicken sternum cartilage.

This is an important difference from the hydrolyzed collagen in the powder formula.

Hydrolyzed collagen provides peptides that serve primarily as structural support.

UC-II®, on the other hand, acts via a different mechanism: oral immune tolerance. The idea is to interact with the intestinal immune system to help modulate certain inflammatory responses directed against cartilage.

Both are collagens, but they do not work in the same way. Recent work on undenatured type II collagen reports an improvement in clinical signs related to osteoarthritis and mobility, although evidence levels vary between studies.

Liquid Omega-3s: fish oil and algal oil

In the syrup formula, omega-3s are provided in liquid form, via a combination of fish oil and algal oil.

Fish oil provides EPA and DHA, two omega-3 fatty acids particularly beneficial in modulating joint inflammation.

Algal oil specifically provides DHA of marine plant origin. It allows for additional intake without relying solely on fish oil.

The liquid format here is more consistent for integrating lipophilic active ingredients, achieving better homogeneity, and offering precise administration for dogs whose physical recovery is a daily challenge.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant.

It contributes to supporting against oxidative stress and also to the stability of a formula containing oils.

In a lipid-rich formula, this role is important: it is not just a "bonus" ingredient, but a useful component for product quality.

Rosemary extract

Rosemary extract has an antioxidant role.

It contributes to the stability of the formula, particularly in the presence of oils sensitive to oxidation.

It should not be presented as a central joint active ingredient, but as a coherent functional ingredient in an emulsion containing omega-3s.

Rosehip

Rosehip complements the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant axis of the syrup formula.

It is used here as support, in addition to omega-3s and UC-II®.

Functional ingredients of the syrup

The syrup also contains ingredients that are not there to act directly on the joints, but to ensure the texture, stability, homogeneity, and preservation of the formula.

This is the case for glycerin, lecithin, xanthan gum, emulsifier, citric acid, potassium sorbate, and liquid palatant.

Glycerin contributes to the texture.

Lecithin and the emulsifier stabilize the emulsion.

Xanthan gum helps to achieve a homogeneous texture.

Citric acid contributes to the balance of the formula.

Potassium sorbate is a common preservative, used to limit microbial growth.

The liquid palatant improves palatability.

These ingredients are not therapeutic active ingredients. They are there to ensure the product remains stable, homogeneous, usable, and accepted by the dog.

Stating that a formula contains functional ingredients does not mean it is "full of synthetics." In our case, most are of natural origin or derived from common fermentation or extraction processes, with a standard preservative to ensure shelf life.

Why a syrup?

The syrup makes it easier to incorporate oils and lipophilic active ingredients.

An oil-in-water emulsion allows omega-3s to be distributed in a stable liquid form, administered directly or mixed with the food.

For an active dog, the liquid format also has practical benefits: it allows for quick, precise, and easily adjustable administration.

What these two formulas are not

Canithermo Mobility is not a medication.

These formulas do not replace a veterinary diagnosis, imaging when necessary, pain treatment, or medical management when a dog is truly suffering.

They are part of a holistic joint approach, which must also consider:

• weight;

• physical activity;

• recovery;

• age;

• environment;

• veterinary follow-up;

• adaptation of efforts;

• pain management when present.

A supplement can support. It should not be used to mask pain, delay a consultation, or give a false impression of care.

A coherent and traceable formulation logic

The guiding principle of Canithermo Mobility is simple: choose useful, understandable, traceable ingredients consistent with the dog's profile.

This choice also concerns the origin of raw materials. Whenever possible, the formulation prioritizes ingredients traceable in Europe or from identifiable supply chains, with clear traceability standards.

The idea is not to seek rare ingredients from the other side of the world simply because they are more marketable on a label (or because it's fashionable). Europe already has relevant raw materials, reliable suppliers, and sufficient expertise to build a coherent joint formula.

This choice reflects a logic of high standards, but also coherence: limiting unnecessary sourcing, avoiding "exotic" ingredients that are difficult to trace, and working with active ingredients whose origin can be simply explained.

This is not a marketing stance. It is a way of formulating with greater transparency.

The powder formula better meets the needs of senior dogs: structural support, joint comfort, antioxidants, long-term routine.

The syrup formula better meets the needs of active dogs: inflammation modulation, liquid omega-3s, recovery, precise and rapid administration.

These are not two different formats to sell the same thing twice.

These are two formulas designed for two different realities.

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