Belinda also suggests avoiding kibble as it often contains high levels of carbohydrates, synthetic additives, hormones, and non-organic ingredients. "Feeding kibble can trigger inflammation, which may manifest in various forms such as arthritis, diabetes, stroke, and cancer," Belinda says. At Smack Pet Food, we intentionally exclude ingredients commonly found in kibble diets that are known to be inflammatory to gut and joint health. These ingredients are often chosen for their cost-effectiveness, such as corn gluten meal, rendered animal meals from questionable sources, legumes, grains, or other starches.

At Smack Pet Food, we meticulously select ingredients that support joint health. When it comes to enhancing bone and joint health in dogs, there's nothing better than bone, bone marrow, and cartilage from healthy animal and fish sources. In all of our recipes, we use bone, joints and cartilage instead of relying on supplemental calcium carbonate.

We also use specific fruits and vegetables to help reduce inflammation. For example, pineapple is featured in our Rockin' Rockfish, Caribbean-Salmon Fusion, and Chunky Chicken recipes. Pineapple contains bromelain, a potent anti-inflammatory enzyme widely available as a supplement and recognized for its role in improving protein digestion. Healthy digestion and reduced inflammation contribute to better joint health, reduced pain, and overall vitality. Coconut, found in Rockin' Rockfish and Caribbean-Salmon Fusion, is another well-known anti-inflammatory.