Veterinarians

Active Again pet and human caps are both used to support joint health, as well oral health. The main difference is that pet caps are easy to open so they can be placed in your pets food, or placed directly on to their gums for oral health, whereas human caps are usually just swallowed. 

We used to have 2 pet products; Active Again for joint health and DentaPet for oral health. They were the same capsules, but with different packaging, and so now we made it simpler for veterinarians and pet owners, we just provide the Active Again caps.

The proprietary and patented blend of cetylated fatty acids are derived from bovine sources. They have been investigated in published studies involving joint mobility, flexibility, physical function, as well as oral health. As expected, the majority of the research is with people. That said, the feedback from veterinary offices and pet owners has been truly remarkable. 

For joint mobility and physical function the dosage is based on weight. Please follow the instructions on the bottle.

- Up to 35 pounds- 1 cap daily for a month and then 1 cap every other day.

- 35 to 70 pounds- 2 caps daily for a month and then 1 cap daily thereafter.

- 70 to 140 pounds- 3 or 4 caps daily for a month and then 2 caps daily thereafter.

Directions when used for oral health; 

- Use 3 capsules a week.

• Cut off the end of the capsule, squeeze the contents out, and apply to the gums with a finger. Note: gums can be sensitive, and so be careful to not get bitten. If your pet’s gums or mouth is too sensitive, you can also use a small brush of a Q-tip instead of your finger. 
• Another option is to  place the paste from the capsules on to your pet’s lip or a front paw for them to lick it off.
• For faster results, in the first month you can apply the paste from the caps to the gums daily.

A true 2 for 1 Benefit

It is common to see older pets using these capsules for oral health, to also see significant benefit to their joint health and become more mobile and playful. This makes perfect sense, as it is the same cetylated oils that are used for both oral and joint health. Basically after being placed on the gums or licked off of their paw, the oils will end up being swallowed, and thus can benefit the joint health of your pet.

Absolutely, in fact we highly encourage it! Active Again caps do not remove plaque, however they do promote healthy gums, which is a very important, and an all too often forgotten part of oral health. The caps complement teeth cleaning. However when teeth cleaning is not an option, such as with a senior pet or a pet that cannot go under general anesthesia, then Active Again caps on their own can help to improve oral health.

Yes, it is made from the oils found in beef. Once use to the taste, most dogs and even cats like the taste, so much so, that many pet parents use Active Again as a treat.

You may see oral health results in as little as a few days, however initial benefits, such as pinker healthier gums, typically start to become visible after a week or two. 

For joint health, feedback has been that benefits can often start to appear after a few weeks, and continue to improve over time. 

Omega 3 fish oils are good for general health. However clinical trials with Active Again oils show them to be far superior when it comes to joint and oral health.

Clinical RESULTS are the difference! We don’t know of any glucosamine and or chondroitin trial that came close to achieving the human results as seen in the trial below.

This study was awarded first Prize out of the 90 papers presented at the Scripps conference in San Diego.

The capsules were tested with 93 people (47 Active Again and 46 Placebo) with knee issues.

After just 2 weeks the Active Again group were able to walk an additional 232 feet

• After 4 weeks the Active Again group were able to walk an additional 330 feet 
• After 8 weeks the Active Again group were able to walk an additional 537 feet
• The placebo group DID NOT IMPROVE!

Veterinarians interested in Active Again can contact Hope Science at 1-866-NATURAL (628-8725) to learn about our professional purchasing program.

Active Again is known for its EFFICIENCY . . . and for its SAFETY!

With any product a fundamental issue is safety . . . FIRST DO NO HARM!

The safety of cetylated oils was tested at the University of Minnesota. Researchers fed rats these oils in enormous quantities—1300 times the regular dose. Basically at this level you cannot stuff anymore in because the rats are full. This is the equivalent of a human consuming 3900 capsules daily (3 per day x 1300). We’d be full too!

The Results: Even at these ridiculous dosages, no pathology or concerns were detectable.

There are no known side effects, which seems logical, as these oils are often a part of our diet when beef is consumed. And even with 100s of millions of doses distributed, there have been no side effects reported that we are aware of.

Visit our Research section to explore published studies involving cetylated fatty acids.