The K9·1 Journal
The science of
more healthy years.
Evidence-led guides on canine joints, gut, coat and longevity — written for owners, reviewed by vets. No fluff, no fear-mongering, no miracle claims.
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Dog Longevity: How to Add More Healthy Years
Lifespan is how long they live. Healthspan is how many of those years are good ones. Here's how to widen the gap.
10 Early Signs of Joint Pain in Dogs (and What to Do)
Limping is the late signal. These are the small, easy-to-miss changes that show up months earlier — and what to do about them.
Joint Support for Active and Working Dogs: A Complete Guide
Working dogs aren't pets that get extra walks — their joints take a different kind of load. Here's how to protect them.
Dog Gut Health: The Complete Guide to a Calmer, Stronger Gut
The gut runs more of your dog's health than you'd guess — immunity, skin, behaviour, even joints. Here's the evidence-led version.
Why Is My Dog Shedding So Much? Causes, Fixes and When to Worry
Some shedding is normal. The kind that fills a bin liner every week usually isn't — and it's almost always fixable.
What's Really in the Bowl: Nutrient Gaps in Modern Dog Food
Whatever you feed — kibble, fresh, raw — there's a gap between ‘complete and balanced’ and clinically meaningful doses. Here's where it sits.
The Labrador Health Guide: Common Issues and How to Stay Ahead
The world's most popular breed has a specific health pattern. Get ahead of it and your Labrador stays a Labrador for longer.
How K9·1 Works: 7 Actives, Fully Dosed
A line-by-line look at the seven actives in every K9·1 sachet, what each one does, and why the dose is in milligrams on the label.
Is K9·1 Worth It? An Honest Breakdown
What you actually get for $59.99/month, the math vs buying the actives separately, and who K9·1 isn’t for.
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