Your common questions

What is in CaniFlow?

Ingredients per 30ml:

Sodium Hyaluronate 102mg

Ascorbic Acid (Vit.C) 72mg

What is important about the Hyaluronic Acid in the joint supplement I buy?

megaHA derives its special properties from its size (700,000 - 1 million Daltons), HA molecules smaller than this will not offer the same properties.

The size of the HA molecule we supplement our animals with is critical to maximise its efficacy.

Purified hyaluronic acid produced by microbial fermentation (such as in CaniFlow and EquiFlow) has been shown to be taken up by the animal after oral administration and be concentrated in the skin, bone and joints.

Other commercial preparations using HA from animal-derived sources have not been shown to be absorbed after feeding and their HA molecules are likely to be too small to deliver a benefit to your animal and may even cause inflammation.

What is Vitamin C used for?

Vitamin C is used in the synthesis of collagen, an important protein required for cartilage repair and function.

What is the difference between oral supplementation and injections of Hyaluronic Acid?

Following a diagnosis of degenerative joint disease or tenosynovitis, (inflammation of the tendon sheath), injections of HA can be delivered directly into the diseased joint, making it available immediately in high concentrations.  However, this can only be carried out by a veterinary surgeon.

The procedure is minimally invasive but comes with a risk of infection and some animals may develop a short-term adverse, inflammatory reaction (joint flare).

The injectable form may also be administered intravenously but studies have shown the half life is only a few hours, suggesting that the hyaluronic acid is cleared from the body quickly and that the benefits might be short-lived.

Oral supplementation has the advantage of the HA being delivered all over the body.  Therefore animals with multiple affected joints or tendon sheaths can benefit from oral administration.

Daily oral provision of HA by the owner is the most pragmatic means of achieving long term maintenance of healthy joints.

Where does Hyaluronic Acid come from?

In most instances, HA has been isolated from chicken by-products; through hydrolysis of cartilage or from rooster combs.  When sourced in this way, it is small molecules and a low purity state with a high protein content and is not as effective.

EquiFlow and CaniFlow mHA is manufactured in the UK under pharmaceutical conditions (Good Manufacturing Practice) through microbial fermentation. This process gives a high purity, high quality, uniform product. It also means that no animals are involved in the process and it’s suitable for those wishing to live a vegan lifestyle.

What testing is done on Caniflow?

In an approved laboratory, each batch undergoes Naturally Occurring Prohibited Substances (NOPS) testing to guarantee it is free from commonly known contaminants such as atropine, bufotenine, caffeine, dimethyltryptamine, hordenine, hyoscine, methylbufotenine, morphine, theobromine and theophylline.

Is it safe to use CaniFlow with other supplements and veterinary prescribed medicines?

Yes. There are no known interactions with other supplements or medications.

How to use CaniFlow?

CaniFlow is dispensed through a syringe that fits the bottle snugly and is supplied in every pack.

For the first 10 days, add CaniFlow to your dog's food twice a day or use a double dose then use a maintenance dose.

Dose by bodyweight:

<10kg - 1ml

10-20kg - 2ml

20-30kg - 3ml

When to use CaniFlow

CaniFlow can be used to helping dogs diagnosed with a joint injury or disease, supporting the repairing tissue until it is healed.  Alternatively it can be used as an ongoing aid for animals suffering progressive, degenerative issues or even in younger animals as part of a prophylactic programme.

Most clients opt to keep their dogs on CaniFlow long-term.

How should CaniFlow be stored and how long will it last once it’s opened?

CaniFlow should be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, with the cap sealed to prevent contamination; the syringe should be rinsed after each use but care is needed not to remove the printed graduations.

As long as the bottle remains sealed CaniFlow can be used until the expiry date.