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Rocky Mountain Ancestral Formula
KENAI · GUNDOG SERIES · JOINT GUARD
Backed by Published Research·Ethically Sourced·Limited Seasonal Supply
Four-Compound Joint Stack + Ancestral Wild Game Protein
- Chondroitin
- Glucosamine
- MSM
- Sea Cucumber
- Wild Game Protein
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KENAI · GUNDOG SERIES
JOINT GUARD — WILD GAME FORMULA
8oz
Joint Guard — Wild Game Formula
The daily joint-support routine for the dog that earns every mile — built on the protein your dog was made to eat.
Built for the dog covering ridgelines at first light, stacking retrieves through a long afternoon, and grinding back through thick cover when the easy dogs have already quit. Not for the dog on the couch. For the dog that doesn't clock out.
WHY WILD GAME
Every other joint supplement on the shelf is built on the same thing: commercial beef or chicken meal, grain-finished in a pen, with a scoop of glucosamine stirred in. Joint Guard is built on wild game — elk, bison, and venison, ethically harvested from Western states, no feedlot, no factory farm. It's the protein your dog descendents ate. A true novel protein most dogs have never eaten, leaner and denser than penned, grain-fed livestock by the simple fact of how the animal lived. This is the dimension no one else in the category carries — and it's the reason a serious handler feeds it. You don't feed a working dog like a house pet. You feed it like the supreme athlete it is.
THE FOUR-COMPOUND SYSTEM
On top of that protein sits a complete four-ingredient joint matrix — not a single active with filler around it.
- Glucosamine HCl 500mg — a traditional joint-support ingredient and the foundation of the formula
- Chondroitin Sulfate 250mg — a traditional joint-support ingredient, paired with glucosamine by design
- Sea Cucumber 250mg — a marine-sourced traditional ingredient most big-box brands leave out because it costs more
- MSM 200mg — a source of organic sulfur
Four compounds, formulated to work as a system. Every ingredient earns its place in the bag.
THE HANDLER'S APPROACH
This is daily nutrition built into the routine — start early, stay consistent, build the habit before the hard miles add up. A foundation for the dog's working years, for dogs of every age. 8 oz, field-sealed in resealable mylar.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is a nutritional supplement, not a medication. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Field-Ready Packaging
Field-Sealed. Moisture-Proof. Resealable.
The mylar bag is not a default format. It is a deliberate field decision. A cardboard box in a wet pack on day three of a back-to-back hunt is a failed package. Every product in the KENAI GUNDOG SERIES ships in mylar because the conditions your dog works in demand it.
Moisture Barrier
Keeps contents dry in wet pack, rain, and field conditions.
One-Handed Reseal
Opens and closes with one hand. Works with gloves on.
Scent Containment
Mylar barrier contains treat and supplement scent in the field.
Pack Compression
Flexible. Compresses into a pack without wasted space.
Crush-Proof
Protects contents under load. No broken chews or spilled supplements.
Field-Ready
Built for the conditions your dog works in — not the conditions your kitchen is in.
Every dog that works. GSP, Vizsla, Brittany, English Setter, German Wirehair, Pointer, Labrador, Chesapeake, Springer — if it runs hard, points, flushes, or retrieves, this formula was built for it.
FAQ
The Origin Story
Where It Comes From
Every other joint chew starts with whatever protein is cheapest that week. This one starts in the Rocky Mountains, with free-roaming elk, bison, and mule deer — ethically sourced through professional guides and licensed processors who handle it to human food standards. That is the whole difference, and it is not a small one.
01
The Hunt
The Guide Ecosystem
Professional guides run trophy hunts across the Rocky Mountain states. When a hunter takes an animal and leaves the meat, most of it goes to waste. We work with licensed processors who make sure it doesn't. Nothing is hunted for this product. Nothing is farmed for it either. This is the hunting world feeding the dogs that hunt.
02
The Processors
Rocky Mountain Processors
Licensed processors across Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada handle every animal to food-safety standards — the same supply chain that serves restaurants and human food markets. Inspected. Documented. Chain of custody on every batch. Ask the pet aisle where their meat came from. They can't tell you.
03
The Formula
Four Compounds. Named.
Glucosamine. Chondroitin. MSM. Sea Cucumber. Every milligram printed on the panel. No proprietary blend. No "complex." No hiding a dusting behind a trademark. Delivered in a wild game bite he takes out of your hand — because the best formula on earth does nothing sitting in a bowl.
04
The Protein
What Wild Means
Free-roaming elk, bison, and mule deer. Never a feedlot. Never a pen. Never corn. The animal he was bred to find, point, and bring back to you — now the base of what you hand him at the tailgate. That's not a marketing angle. It's just what's in the bag.
The Panel
Four Compounds. Every Dose Printed.
Most joint chews hide behind a "proprietary blend" so you can't count what's actually in there. Here's ours — named, dosed, and printed on the back of the bag. Per serving. Go compare.
Glucosamine HCl
500 mg / servingThe cornerstone — and we don't dust it
- The compound every serious joint formula is built on
- HCl form — higher active content per milligram than sulfate
- Dosed at a level worth printing
- Paired with chondroitin, the way it's always been done
Glucosamine is the most-used joint ingredient in veterinary nutrition, and the one most likely to be under-dosed. Bargain chews list it and hope you don't do the arithmetic. We print 500 mg per serving on the panel because we're not worried about you checking.
Chondroitin Sulfate
250 mg / servingGlucosamine's partner — never run alone
- A naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan
- One of the most expensive compounds in the category
- The first thing cut when a brand competes on price
- Dosed to run as a pair with glucosamine
Chondroitin costs real money, which is why so many formulas include a token amount and lean on glucosamine to carry the label. The two have been paired in serious formulas for decades. We dose them that way.
MSM
200 mg / servingA natural source of organic sulfur
- Methylsulfonylmethane — a naturally occurring sulfur compound
- One of the most trusted names in the joint-support world
- Routinely left out of bargain formulas
- Named and dosed on our panel
MSM is a naturally occurring source of organic sulfur and a standard inclusion in premium joint formulas. It's also the kind of ingredient that quietly disappears when a manufacturer needs to hit a price point. Ours is on the label.
Sea Cucumber
250 mg / servingThe one almost nobody includes
- A marine source of naturally occurring glycosaminoglycans
- Structurally distinct from terrestrial chondroitin sources
- Prized in traditional use for generations
- Rare in this category — this is our edge
Go read the panel on every joint chew in the pet aisle. You will not find this. Sea cucumber is expensive, hard to source, and almost unheard of in dog formulas — which is exactly why it's in ours. This is the line that separates KENAI from a standard glucosamine-and-chondroitin blend.
Wild Game Protein
The FoundationNot a filler. Not a flavor spray.
- Free-roaming elk, bison, and mule deer
- Rocky Mountain sourced, licensed processors
- Never feedlot, never corn, never "natural flavor"
- The reason he finishes it
Every other joint chew starts with the cheapest carrier that will hold a compound together — brewer's yeast, maltodextrin, by-product meal — then sprays flavor on top. We started with the animal he was bred to hunt and built the formula into it. He doesn't need convincing. He hears the bag from across the room.
This product is a supplement for animal use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your veterinarian before starting any supplement, particularly for dogs with a known health condition or those under veterinary care.
"The animal he was bred to hunt. Now the reason he keeps hunting."
Handed to him at the tailgate. Taken every time.
KENAI · Gundog Series · Wild Game Joint Guard
Feeding
How Much, How Long
| Dog Weight | Daily Serving |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 lbs | 1–2 chews daily |
| 15–30 lbs | 2–3 chews daily |
| 30–40 lbs | 3–4 chews daily |
| Over 40 lbs | 4–5 chews daily |
One serving = 4 chews. Compound amounts listed on the panel are per serving. For dogs 12 weeks and older. Consult your veterinarian for dogs with pre-existing conditions or those receiving veterinary care.
8 oz bag. 90 chews. Feeding chart is printed on the label so you can work out your own dog's supply before you buy. We're not going to guess for you.
No powder to mix. No capsule to bury in peanut butter. No standing over a bowl hoping he eats around it. You hand it to him and he takes it. That's the whole point of building it into wild game instead of a scoop.
Daily. Every day. Through the season and after it. The handlers who get the most out of this are the ones who never skip.
Batch number stamped on the back label. Store cool and dry. Best within 30 days of opening.
Who It's For
Built For The Dog Who Won't Quit
01
The Dog That Drives
He hits heavy cover like it owes him money. He'd go until he dropped. That's the problem — somebody has to think further ahead than he does.
02
Day Three Of Five
Anybody's dog looks good on opening morning. The trip is won on day three, and it's decided long before you load the truck.
03
The Water Dog
Cold water at first light, break ice, do it again. Retrievers spend a career asking their bodies for things nobody would ask twice.
04
The Young Dog
The best time to start is the season nobody thinks you need to. Handlers who wait always say the same thing: wish I'd started him earlier.
05
The Veteran
He's got a number of seasons left and nobody knows what it is. Every one of them is worth protecting. He earned that.
06
The Long Haul
You've had him since he was ten weeks old. He's not a pet. Stop feeding him like one.
Common Questions
An 8 oz bag holds roughly 90 chews. One serving is 4 chews. Use the feeding chart above to work out your dog's daily count — a 25 lb dog on 2–3 chews gets a very different supply than a 70 lb dog on 4–5. The chart is printed on the label so you can check the math yourself before you order.
This is the question that matters most, and it's why we built the formula into wild game instead of a powder. It's a protein bite, not a supplement he tolerates — most handlers use it as a reward. If your dog has a known meat sensitivity, check with your veterinarian before introducing any new protein source.
Free-ranging elk, mule deer, and bison from the Rocky Mountain states. Professional guides run trophy hunts; when the hunter doesn't keep the meat, licensed wild game processors purchase, handle, and freeze it to food-safety standards — the same supply chain serving restaurants and human food markets. Nothing is hunted for this product. Every batch comes from established processors with documented chain of custody.
Per serving: Glucosamine HCl 500 mg, Chondroitin Sulfate 250 mg, Sea Cucumber 250 mg, MSM 200 mg — carried in a wild game protein base. Every amount is printed on the panel. No proprietary blend, no "complex," nothing hidden behind a trademark. Compare it to whatever's in your cabinet right now.
A marine animal whose connective tissue is a natural source of glycosaminoglycans, structurally distinct from chondroitin drawn from common terrestrial sources. It has a long history of traditional use. It's expensive, hard to source, and almost nonexistent in dog formulas — which is exactly why we included it. Go check the panel on any joint chew in the pet aisle. You won't find it.
Check with your veterinarian. Joint Guard is built as a standalone daily routine, and the amounts are printed so you can see exactly what your dog is already getting elsewhere. Avoid stacking chondroitin or glucosamine from multiple sources without veterinary guidance. If your dog is on prescription medication, talk to your vet before adding anything.
Batch number and best-by date are stamped on the back label. Store cool and dry, out of direct sunlight. Once opened, use within 30 days. An airtight container helps.
Because it's wild. Supply is tied to real harvest windows, not a production schedule we control. When a run is gone, it's gone until the next one. Subscribers ship first on every batch — that's the only way to guarantee you don't get caught short mid-season.
First Run — Limited Batch
When It's Gone, It's Gone.
Wild supply, real harvest windows. The next run isn't a date we control.