Health24.com published an article yesterday describing a new dog food that claims to prevent dogs from getting osteoarthritis. The article, which seems to have overtones of being a paid advertisement says that...

A new dog food literally blocks off the genes that produce cartilage-destroying enzymes and protects the joints from further damage. It reduces the pain and slows down the disease, keeping your dog on the move. The increased mobility in itself improves the condition, as the joints themselves receive fluids as a result of movement.

The new dog food is "Hill's Prescription Diet Canine j/d".

The article goes on to explain why so many dogs are getting osteoarthritis...

The main reason why there is an increase in osteoarthritis among dogs, is because they are now getting much older than they used to, according to Dr Eugene Buffa, an authority on canine osteoarthritis.

I suppose it makes sense when worded that way. But it's kind of a slap in the face to all the "natural care" dog owners who claim that natural foods lead to longer lives. But then again, the fight between commercial dog food and natural food supporters is bitter.