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One of the Real Reasons Dogs Slow Down

Not that long ago, a neighbor knocked on my door in a panic.

One of her dogs had suddenly collapsed, and she didn’t know what to do. I dropped everything, ran to her house, finding her dog in shock from internal bleeding related to a spleen tumour. 

We rushed her poor dog to the emergency clinic, but shortly after we arrived, he passed away. 

For years, I watched my loving and kind neighbor’s two dogs slowly decline.

They were beautiful. Brother and sister. Deeply loved and cared for.

But little by little, I could see things that worried me: they were getting weaker,  having a harder time moving around and I also knew they were on NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), which cause severe side-effects such as kidney, liver and gut damage. 

They also prevent blood from clotting which could have been the reason why the internal bleeding was unusually severe. 

I often find myself stuck in a familiar internal battle. Do I step in and say, “I think we need to try something different, knowing their dog is uncomfortable?

Or do I stay quiet, because I don’t want to sound pushy or overstep?

My neighbors are kind and loving people. They adore their dogs. It was a sad situation for everyone at the emergency clinic that day.

They just don’t know what they don’t know because they do not have 35 years of experience in veterinary practice.

Conventional Medicine Often Misses the Root Cause of Disease

I know many of you are more aware, and increasingly frustrated about the conventional approach to “treatment” (for dogs and humans). 

It mostly relies on prescriptions drugs that do not treat but mask the disease symptoms. 

This also often leads to health issues far more serious than the condition the meds were prescribed for!

The Body Shows Early Signs Before Disease Develops

Long before the disease symptoms show up and drugs are prescribe, the body shows signs of being weakened and compromised.

Every cell in the body, every organ, gland, joint and muscle depends on a source of energy called NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, produced by mitochondria — the tiny power units inside the cells).

As our dogs age, their mitochondria naturally become less efficient and NAD levels drop to 50%.

Muscles weaken, the immune system becomes less efficient, healing gets slower and fatigue and disease become more frequent. 

Cellular Health Support for Dogs: The Foundation of Longevity

This is why supporting cellular health, energy and metabolism is one of the most important steps we can take to help our dogs (and ourselves) age with vibrance and vitality.

In recent years, research has begun to explore nutrients and bioactive compounds that help support mitochondrial function in dogs, including supplements that help increase NAD production and metabolic balance. 

One study on Golden Retrievers with muscular dystrophy found that dogs with reduced NAD levels had weaker muscles. But boosting NAD helped the dogs have more strength and energy.¹

When a dog’s cells have the building block they need to make energy — every cell in the body functions better.

How to Boost Your Dog’s Energy Naturally with MitoBoost

I wanted to create something that supports cellular energy before a dog reaches the point of chronic chronic disease, pain, weakness, fatigue and/or worse.

That desire has led me to create MitoBoost.

MitoBoost is formulated to help support your dog’s energy production at the cellular level — so their muscles, organs, and immune system have a better chance to function well as they age.

Working in Harmony: NMN and TMG

MitoBoost combines two remarkable nutrients:

    1. NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) — the building block cells use to make NAD, the essential molecule mitochondria need to stay active.

    2. TMG (trimethylglycine) — which helps balance metabolism, supporting detox, heart health, and overall vitality.

What makes MitoBoost truly extraordinary is that it’s the only formula in the world that combines European-sourced NMN and TMG.


 
Most other products on the market containing NMN are made by involving synthetic chemical processes. I wanted something cleaner, purer, and more natural for you and your dog.

Clean, Pure Ingredients for Optimal Mitochondrial Health in Dogs

Our NMN is made in the Netherlands using an enzyme-based process that mirrors how it’s created in nature. 
 
Our TMG comes from non-GMO Austrian sugar beets and is extracted using a gentle, physical method — no solvents, no shortcuts.
 
Most people don’t realize this, but if you give a dog NMN alone, their body uses up so-called methyl groups: small chemical helpers needed for well-functioning metabolism. 
 
They are crucial for detox, heart health, DNA repair, and even mood balance.
 
That’s where TMG comes in, replenishing methyl groups and keeping the right metabolic balance so NMN can do its job safely and effectively.
 
Without TMG, the methyl groups can be depleted, and your dog’s cell function may not be optimal, even if they’re making more NAD.
 
That’s why we supercharged NMN in MitoBoost by adding TMG
 
They work together in perfect synergy to help your dog’s cells (and yours, too, with our MitoBoost H+ formula) produce energy efficiently, stay balanced, and age more gracefully.

How MitoBoost Supports Natural Dog Vitality

I’ve been giving MitoBoost to Pax since last summer, as he turned six, and knock on wood, he shows no signs of slowing down.  
 
With MitoBoost, every ingredient is sourced in Europe, third-party tested for purity, and packaged in glass to avoid microplastics. 
 
It’s not a mass-produced supplement. It’s something I’m thrilled to use myself and share with you.

I trust it with Pax so you can feel confident trusting it with your own dog, too.
 
If you’d like to give your dog steady, natural energy for more fun and adventures together, I invite you to learn more:

⇒ Go here to see the science behind MitoBoost and try it for yourself.
 
And remember, my 100% Lifetime Money-Back Guarantee backs every order, so you can try MitoBoost completely risk-free.

Give your dog a hug for me!

Reference

1. Cardoso D, Barthélémy I, Blot S, Muchir A. Replenishing NAD+ content reduces aspects of striated muscle disease in a dog model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Skelet Muscle. 2023 Dec 4;13(1):20.

About the author

Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM is an Integrative veterinarian, nutritionist and creator of natural supplements for dogs and people. Helping you and your dog prevent disease, treat nutritional deficiencies, and enjoy happier, healthier, and longer lives together.

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