TRI-ACTA products contain 100% active ingredients – No Filler! The formulas use pure and natural forms of glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and Hyaluronic Acid at therapeutic dosages. Because they are concentrated the dosages are small. Many other joint supplements contain between 50-90% inactive ingredients and only use sub-therapeutic levels of active ingredients. TRI-ACTA products use both Sulphate and Hydrochloride forms of glucosamine to ensure all benefits of glucosamine are available. TRI-ACTA products use species-specific molecular weight components. This ensures optimal absorption, efficacy, and therapeutic value. Additionally, the ingredients are pharmaceutical grade and backed with certificates of analysis. All TRI-ACTA products have Health Canada – Veterinary Health Product Numbers (VHP).

Research shows that both Glucosamine Sulfate and Glucosamine Hydrochloride are extremely effective products for joint care. Each form has been shown to have a few unique benefits. For example, the sulfur component of glucosamine sulfate is critical because sulfur is an essential nutrient for joint tissue. Glucosamine sulfate has been shown to improve the production of collagen, an essential component of cartilage. The HCL form, on the other hand, is naturally stable and does not require sodium chloride to stabilize it. This means it is a slightly more pure form and delivers a little bit more glucosamine to the body. TRI-ACTA uses both forms to ensure all the advantages that glucosamine has to offer are available.

We recommend the TRI-ACTA H.A. formula for mature animals and/or animals with osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, injury, recovering from surgery, or experiencing significant pain and/or immobility. TRI-ACTA H.A. can also be used as a preventative supplement for very active dogs and sporting dogs under a heavier workload.

TRI-ACTA Regular Strength can also be used for recovery/therapeutic purposes, although it is more commonly used as a preventative approach for optimal joint health and for younger animals that have not already shown signs of decreased mobility or are just starting to.

Most pet owners don’t think about joint supplements until they notice signs of pain or decreased mobility. It is estimated that one in five dogs one year and older already have some degree of osteoarthritis and 90 percent of older dogs have osteoarthritis. Moreover, 61% of cats over the age of 6 have osteoarthritis and 82% of cats over 14 years of age have the condition. All animals will eventually experience some degree of joint degeneration. Osteoarthritis can occur in one or more joints. However, pets are very good at hiding pain and the onset of osteoarthritis is slow. By the time you notice the signs, your pet is already experiencing joint degeneration. In fact, deterioration of joint cartilage occurs naturally as the body ages because the body’s ability to produce glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM slows down.

Supplementing young dogs is important to ensure the joints and bones develop properly. Hip dysplasia is often the result of improper development of the joints during maturation. A proactive approach can decrease the likelihood of hip and joint complications in a pet’s later years. Using TRI-ACTA Regular Strength on a daily basis at a young age will prevent or significantly reduce the effects and severity of joint deterioration, osteoarthritis, and dysplasia as an animal ages.

Animals that are at later stages in the progression of osteoarthritis or hip dysplasia or have experienced injury, trauma, or surgery require higher levels of glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and hyaluronic acid than their bodies can produce. TRI-ACTA and TRI-ACTA H.A. provide therapeutic levels of these ingredients to ensure pain is reduced and the cartilage matrix is being repaired.