Silicon as an addition to your dog's diet

Silicon is a trace element that animals only need a small amount of. However, it needs to be added to their food, as dogs cannot produce it in their bodies. Silicon is essential for dogs and needs to be obtained from their diet. Silicon supports all connective tissue and contributes to a stronger overall physique. Read in this blog why we recommend adding silicon to your dog's diet.

Silicon to support the skeleton

Dogs are often given extra glucosamine to support their bones and joints. But did you know that silicon stimulates the production of endogenous glucosamine? Silicon is a really building material and also helps to produce additional glucosamine in the body. Therefore, it is much more effective to give a liquid silicon supplement to your dog, rather than supplementing with glucosamine. For dogs with joint problems, arthritis, or dogs in sports, it is recommended to add extra silicon. Silicon helps to strengthen bones and joints and promotes the production of glucosamine. Puppies and growing dogs also benefit greatly from silicon.

Silicon to support skin and coat

The skin and coat of dogs need collagen to remain strong and elastic. Silicon is essential for the production of collagen. A deficiency in silicon can result in lower quality skin and coat. Many dog owners notice improvement and strengthening of the skin and coat after about 8 weeks of feeding hydrolyzed silicon.

Silicon to support tendons and ligaments

As mentioned in the introduction, silicon supports connective tissue. Connective tissue is present throughout the dog's body. It is not only for bones and joints, but also ligaments, tendons, and all other attachments in the body are made of connective tissue. Tendon tissue is also a form of connective tissue and silicon is essential especially in the case of a tendon injury. Damaged tendon tissue does not heal with more tendon tissue, but with actual connective tissue that is less flexible. In order to ensure the best possible recovery of tendons and to keep the new tissue as elastic as possible, silicon is extremely important. Silicon supports the strength and flexibility of tendons, ligaments, and muscle attachments.

Conclusion: silicon provides a stronger physique

Silicon is a basic mineral that can be applied to all dogs from young to old and of any breed. Not only for dogs with tendon problems or arthritis, but also for healthy dogs. Silicon promotes a stronger physique in general. Make sure to choose the right form of silicon, only hydrolyzed silicon is fully absorbable!