Joint protocol
Why painkillers are often not enough
Pain, stiffness and movement problems rarely arise only in the joint. Inflammation, gut health, immune activity and recovery capacity play a major role.
The NGD Care Joint Protocol focuses on:
- Reduction of inflammation and pain
- Support cartilage, connective tissue and repair
- Improving mobility and comfort
In the case of chronic complaints, the protocol is often combined with the bowel protocol, because low-grade inflammation and joint complaints are closely linked.
Suitable for osteoarthritis, stiffness, age-related complaints, recovery after strain or surgery.
Do you see this in your animal?
- Standing up with difficulty or stiffness
- Lameness or 'swinging' when walking
- Stiffness after rest or clear initial stiffness
- Less desire to walk, play or jump
- Irritated when touched, brushed or played
- More complaints in cold, wind or moisture
- Effect, but insufficient result of pain relief
Then there is a good chance that your animal has osteoarthritis or chronic joint inflammation.
And then this protocol is meant exactly for you.
Osteoarthritis is not a simple wear and tear problem
Osteoarthritis is not a problem of cartilage alone.
It is a chronic inflammatory process of the entire joint, involving multiple systems:
- Cartilage & bone
- Synovial fluid (lubrication)
- Connective tissue & ligaments
- Muscles & load
- Intestines & immune system
That is why one single pill or painkiller rarely works enough.
Why standard solutions often fall short
Many animals get:
- pain relief only
- a special "joint or senior pellet"
- Separate supplements without cohesion
This can provide temporary relief, but joint complaints are often the result of:
- low-grade ignition
- intestinal imbalance and increased intestinal permeability
- a disturbed microbiome
- reduced absorption of nutrients
- chronic immune activation
That’s why more and more owners are taking an approach that supports recovery, rather than just suppressing pain.
Our vision: osteoarthritis requires an integrated approach
At NGD Care, we look beyond the joint alone.
In practice, we see every day that joints, intestines, inflammation and load are inextricably linked.
That’s why we developed it:
What is included in the Joint Protocol?
In this protocol we combine, among other things:
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PEA Complex (Liposomal PEA & Boswellia)
support for chronic inflammation and pain -
O Mega Blend (Calanus Oil)
Omega fatty acids for inflammation balance -
Mobility Support (eggshell membrane & collagen type II)
support of cartilage, tendons, ligaments and joint capsule -
CBD oil
comfort, relaxation and pain modulation -
Myco Immune support (Mushroom mix 1)
Immune system and inflammatory balance support
Everything is carefully coordinated and intended for long-term, safe support.
What does a dog or cat with osteoarthritis really need?
1
Less inflammation – without putting a strain on the body
Chronic low-grade inflammation is the driving force behind osteoarthritis.
The Joint Protocol supports:
- Natural ignition modulation
- reduction of pain and stress stimuli
- Restoration of balance, without extra strain on the stomach or intestines
The combination of liposomal PEA & Boswellia has a very high absorption rate and has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.
CBD oil also supports pain regulation and helps animals to deal with chronic discomfort and stress in a more relaxed way.
2
Restoration of cartilage & synovial fluid
Cartilage has no blood flow of its own and is completely dependent on the right building materials.
That is why the protocol includes Mobility Support, with:
- eggshell membrane and collagen type II for cartilage, tendons, ligaments and joint capsule
- glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid for cartilage matrix building and synovial lubrication
By binding to phospholipids, the absorbability is up to 6× higher than with standard glucosamine preparations.
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Addressing the bowel-joint axis
What many owners don’t know:
The intestines and joints communicate directly with each other.
A disturbed microbiome can:
- Maintain chronic inflammation
- arthritis and osteoarthritis worsen
- increase pain sensitivity
That is why we often recommend for chronic osteoarthritis complaints :
the Joint Protocol in combination with our Bowel Protocol.
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Immune system support
Liposomal myco immune support
Many animals with osteoarthritis have:
- Persistent immune activation
- low-grade ignition
- Reduced recovery capacity
The 4 medicinal mushrooms support:
- regulation of the immune system (not stimulating, but balancing)
- reduction of low-grade inflammation
- restoration of balance between defense and tolerance
- support of repair processes in connective tissue and joints
The liposomal form ensures better absorption and makes this supplement suitable for long-term use, even in sensitive animals.
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Safe next to regular medication
The NGD Care Joint Protocol:
- can often be combined with NSAIDs
- is suitable for long-term support
- has been developed with an eye for liver, kidneys and intestines
(Always tailored to the individual animal.)
Also a valuable preventive support
The Joint Protocol is not only suitable for obvious osteoarthritis, but also preventively for animals with an increased risk, such as:
- dogs with sensitivity to HD or ED
- animals with a heavy or abnormal build
- Older dogs and cats
- animals that have exercised intensively or have done sports
In combination with:
- Adapted, regular movement (more often short, straight-lined, low peak load)
- low-inflammation, unprocessed food with sufficient variety
Microbiome support can help the protocol to:
- slow down osteoarthritis progression
- keep joints flexible for longer
- Pain and inflammation stay ahead
The sooner you support, the greater the gain in comfort and freedom of movement.
For which animals is this protocol suitable?
Dogs and cats with early or chronic osteoarthritis
Older animals with stiffness or pain
Animals with spondylosis or back problems
Animals with HD or ED
After recovery from orthopedic surgeries
Animals that do not (yet) want to be dependent on heavy pain relief
Animals where quality of life is central
How does it work?
- Duration: depending on age and symptoms, there is a clearly visible effect after 4 weeks and there is a balance after 8–12 weeks after which you often no longer need treatment
- In older animals and advanced osteoarthritis, permanent therapy is needed.
- Easy to administer
- Can be combined with medication
- Guidance possible via NGD Care
What do owners often notice?
- Smoother getting up
- More sense of movement and zest for life
- Happier behaviour and more desire to play
- Fewer pain signals
- More relaxation when lying down
- Better load capacity
Why choose NGD Care?
- Developed from integrative veterinary medicine
- Daily practical experience with osteoarthritis patients
- Systemic structure, no separate claims
- Attention to intestines, inflammation and joint
- Transparent, substantively substantiated approach
Give your pet comfort and freedom of movement again
Do you want to:
not only suppress symptoms but support your animal’s body from the inside out?
Don’t just give your dog or cat less pain — give them more recovery capacity.