At Sniff ’n’ Waggle, we believe in offering simple yet effective ways to support your dog’s wellbeing. One such ingredient known for its positive support for body maintenance is Collagen. This highly digestible and functional source of protein is popular for both dogs and humans.
What are Collagen Peptides?
Collagen forms about 30% of the protein in the bodies of dogs, with levels around 70-80% in skin. It forms a natural part of skin, connective tissue, bones and joints in mammals and fish. It is therefore present in any dog diet containing these types of meat.
Collagen is a type of protein and there are different types performing different functions. Collagen type I provides strength to skin, tendons, connective tissue and bone. For immunity collagen type II is commonly used. Collagen peptides are mainly supplemented for skin and coat support. Collagen peptides are hydrolysates, which makes them smaller in size and easier to be absorbed by the digestive system. Collagen peptides show an impact on skin elasticity.
How Collagen Peptides Support your dog
As a natural source of protein, Collagen provides building blocks for the body. Forms of collagen show absorption by dogs (Dobenecker et al., 2024). Daily collagen peptide supplementation has shown potential improvement in skin hydration and elasticity (Choi et al., 2014). Once absorbed from the food, collagen travels around the body performing multiple functions. Another function is its support of healthy joints (Beynen, 2010; Schunck et al., 2017).
Natural Compounds for Overall Wellbeing
Collagen Peptides provide highly digestible protein which support normal skin and joint function in dogs. Although our skin supplements contains collagen for the benefits for skin, the nature of collagen supports healthy joints also.
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