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Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated June 2026
Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver natural botanical supplement for dogs
Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver natural botanical supplement for dogs
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Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver

Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver was developed by a veterinarian to address some of the most common problems facing dogs (and cats) while also providing superior preventive protection.

How Did Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver Come To Be?

Before Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver, there were limited options available for the treatment of chronic inflammatory and degenerative diseases - and they carried serious side-effects. Frustrated by this, and determined to find a better answer, a veterinarian began his research. He believed there had to be a natural solution without side-effects that would slow down the degenerative and inflammatory processes.

After a decade of careful research and testing, he developed an entirely natural supplement with none of the negative side effects of steroids, anti-inflammatories and immunosuppressants. Moreover, he discovered his supplement carried an added benefit he wasn’t expecting – it also worked as a preventative rather than just as a palliative. Clinical trials confirmed that he’d hit a home run; it was time to make System Saver (Canine and Equine) available to the public.



So What IS Canine System Saver?

System Saver is an effective, safe, plant-based alternative to corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, and immunosuppressants. Over the past several years, countless people and animals have taken System Saver with beneficial results.

So How Does Canine System Saver Actually Work?

System Saver's all natural formula activates intrinsic broad-spectrum metalloproteinase enzyme inhibitors.* By encouraging regulation of these tissue destructive enzymes, this formula controls damage done to cartilage and other tissue during athletics, traumatic injury, repetitive activity, and aging. When tissue damage exceeds the ability to repair this damage, degenerative disease occurs. Regulation of excessive tissue destructive enzyme activity permits regenerative healing to prevail once again.

Important Note: Metalloproteinase enzymes are also responsible for activating the biochemical mediators (including TNF-alpha) involved in many chronic inflammatory, autoimmune and immune mediated disorders. By encouraging regulation of these enzymes, System Saver has proven effective in the management of many of these conditions.

Is It True That Canine System Saver Inhibits Inflammation & Has AntiOxidant Properties Too?
Yes! In addition to inhibiting tissue destructive enzymes and inhibiting the activation of inflammatory mediators, our ingredients also have been shown to have direct broad-spectrum (by multiple pathways) anti-inflammatory activity as well as antioxidant properties. These combined activities mitigate tissue destruction, chronic inflammatory disorders, oxidative stress, immune mediated disorders and acute inflammation.

So How Is Canine System Saver Different From Other Joint or Auto-Immune Supplements?
Well… for one, it really works! Unlike other joint support products, System Saver doesn't just supply nutrients for cartilage repair. System Saver provides for the intrinsic regulation of the inflammatory, immune and degenerative enzyme systems. This means that cartilage damage is prevented before it occurs, making System Saver the ideal choice for healthy joint maintenance. When used with a dog already suffering from arthritis, inhibition of additional cartilage damage permits regenerative processes to prevail. At the same time, the anti-inflammatory effect provides relief from pain and loss of function.

Can Canine System Saver Actually Help To Restore Health?

YES! By supporting the regulatory systems that control excessive immune, inflammatory and degenerative activity, it helps restore and maintain health in the face of chronic inflammatory and immune-mediated conditions. By supporting the prevention of these conditions and inhibiting joint damage, System Saver permits a better quality of life for the aging animal. You will find no other supplement that provides such a broad spectrum of benefits.

Canine System Saver manages the processes underlying chronic disorders such as:
~Arthritis, hip dysplasia
~ Chronic Inflammatory diseases
~ Dermatitis
~ Chronic Degenerative Conditions
~ Inflammatory Bowel Disease
~ Geriatric Support
~ Respiratory Disorders

So System Saver Doesn’t Have The Bad Side Effects That Steriods and Commonly Prescribed Medications Have?
Absolutely right! If medications harm vital organs or the immune system, what real good are they? Unlike traditional anti-inflammatory medications and corticosteroids, side effects such as gastric ulcers, vomiting, intestinal bleeding, colitis, immunosuppression, and adrenal, kidney or liver problems are not an issue.

Note: Unlike nutraceuticals (chondroitin, glucosamine, hyaluronate), Canine System Saver inhibits the destructive enzymes, rather than just providing nutrients for repairing the damage. Canine System Saver's unique dual action mechanism inhibits chronic inflammation, as well as tissue degeneration.

Biotrope developed this totally unique product to accomplish this by:
~ Inhibiting enzymatic tissue breakdown
~ Regulating the enzymes involved in chronic inflammatory disorders

Why Is Controlling The Metalloproteinase Enzymes Important To My Animals?

Canine System Saver's patented formula is the only source of broad spectrum metalloproteinase enzyme inhibitors. By regulating these enzymes, this formula controls damage done to cartilage and other tissue during athletics, repetitive activity, and aging. These same enzymes are also responsible for activating the biochemical mediators involved in many chronic inflammatory disorders. By regulating these enzymes, Canine System Saver has proven effective in the management of many of these conditions.

So Canine System Saver Is Safe as Well as Effective?

The all-natural plant based formula means that Canine System Saver is safe as well as effective. Its active ingredients are extracted from all natural plant sources: Frankincense, Citrus reticulata,Camelia sinensis, Curcuma longa. Our Veterinary formula is made from the same quality ingredients as our human formula, but is adjusted to meet the needs specific to the individual species. Read about our all-natural ingredients We use standardized extracts to ensure specificity, consistency and purity. We use only vegetarian capsules and extenders in our encapsulated product. (Our equine powder uses all natural flavoring for palatability.)

Note: This product is not intended for use by pregnant or nursing animals or for pediatric use. Please consult your health care professional if you or your animals are taking other medications to ensure there will be no interactions or contraindications. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. As such, we are required to state that this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Can Canine System Saver Help With Chronic Skin, Coat and AutoImmune Problems?
Yes it can— and does! When the immune and inflammatory systems fail to respond to the signals intended to govern their response, the host suffers an autoimmune, hyper immune, hypersensitivity or chronic inflammatory disease. A prime example of this is found in cases of chronic dermatitis that persists although the inciting cause (parasite, fungus, bacteria, etc.) has undergone treatment. Many forms of frustrating dermatitis fail to respond to treatment until the intense, out of control inflammatory response is subdued with steroid therapy. System Saver provides a safe, effective alternative to corticosteroids and their negative side effects. System Saver implements the intrinsic regulators of these systems to curb the excessive reaction, permitting a return to the normal, healthy state.

Can Canine System Saver Help My Aging Dog?

Biological and biochemical factors, not time, cause the changes associated with aging. Canine System Saver safely and effectively helps mitigate a number of these factors (increased inflammation, tissue destructive enzymes, oxidative stress) thereby permitting successful aging with a better quality of life.

Age related diseases are the result of the cumulative damage to tissues over a lifetime. When young, the balance between tissue degradation and tissue repair tilts heavily in the favor of regeneration. Most of us first begin to notice the age-related decline in tissue function when we’re in our forties or fifties. Our geriatric pets exhibit signs we associate and accept as the unavoidable consequences of aging. Collectively, these signs result in a state of frailty.

These include:

  • Arthritic signs - stiffness, reduced activity, lameness
  • Muscle loss with associated weakness and decreased endurance
  • Decreased cognitive function-confusion, forgetfulness
  • Increased susceptibility to disease both endogenous and infectious
Canine System Saver contains all natural plant sourced ingredients that indirectly mitigate tissue destruction, chronic inflammatory disorders, oxidative stress and acute inflammation, which are some of the major contributors to aging. Owners of older animals invariably report that their dogs act and feel years younger due to the multiple areas targeted by Canine System Saver. Mobility and behavior show dramatic improvement.

What About My Horse? System Saver Is Still The Answer!

System Saver has both a CANINE and an Equine version of the same wonderful formula. Your horses AND your dogs can enjoy the incredible benefits that System Saver has to offer!

Note: Did you know System Saver is available for you (the human) too?

How Long Does It Take Before I Can Expect Results With Canine System Saver?

Some conditions respond immediately. Others, such as very chronic conditions, may take 2-4 weeks. Every animal is an individual so allow for some time for System Saver to start working!

Order Canine System Saver For Your Dog Today!

How much is the health and comfort of your dog worth to you? One bottle of Canine System Saver for your dog has 120 capsules can last up to 2 months and is only $45 + shipping! Let System Saver help restore your dog's comfort, and great quality of life— be sure to call us and order today!




Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver natural botanical supplement for dogs
Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver natural botanical supplement for dogs

Who created Canine System Saver?

Canine System Saver was developed by Dr. Don Baker, a holistic veterinarian with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He first formulated the blend to help horses without resorting to harsh anti-inflammatory drugs, then adapted it for his own dog, Pepsi, an Akita struggling with discomfort and skin challenges. As word spread among his clients, the canine formula became its own product, refined over 25-plus years of real-world use across active and aging animals.

Pepsi the Akita, the dog that inspired Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver
Pepsi the Akita, the dog that inspired Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver

What is inside the formula?

The supplement is an all-natural botanical blend built around four plant extracts: Boswellia Serrata (frankincense), Curcuma Longa (turmeric), Citrus Reticulata (citrus polymethoxyflavones), and Camellia Sinensis (green tea extract). These are delivered in a palatable chew base that includes celery, chicken meal, rice flour, potato starch, glycerin, calcium carbonate, natural flavors, and mixed tocopherols as a preservative. There are no harsh synthetics, which is why owners reach for it as a natural alternative to conventional anti-inflammatory medications.

Canine System Saver daily joint and skin support supplement detail
Canine System Saver daily joint and skin support supplement detail

How does it support a dog's body?

Rather than masking symptoms, System Saver is formulated to support the body's own regulatory processes. The botanicals are intended to help control the inflammatory and degenerative enzymes associated with aging, repetitive athletic stress, and injury, allowing the body's natural healing to proceed. The result owners look for is steadier comfort, easier mobility, healthier skin and coat, and better immune balance and overall vitality.

Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver all-natural ingredients for dogs
Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver all-natural ingredients for dogs

Which dogs benefit most?

Dr. Baker's formula is aimed at both active working and sporting dogs and senior companions slowing down with age. It is commonly used to support dogs dealing with arthritis, canine hip dysplasia, tendonitis, chronic dermatitis, allergies, autoimmune and degenerative disorders, inflammatory bowel issues, and respiratory concerns. Geriatric dogs and breeds prone to joint and skin trouble are frequent candidates.

How do you give it and when will you see change?

Dosing is simple: mix the suggested weight-based dose into your dog's food once daily, and you can safely increase it temporarily during periods of higher activity. Many owners report visible changes within 2 to 4 weeks, though Dr. Baker recommends evaluating over a full month to judge results fairly. Because it is food-mixed rather than a pill, even fussy or pill-averse dogs tend to take it without a fight.

What does it cost and where do you buy it?

Canine System Saver is priced at $49.00 and is available directly from the brand at system-saver.com (the long-standing CanineSystemSaver.com address now points to that store). The company also makes companion formulas for other species, Equine System Saver at $110.00 and Human System Saver at $52.00, all built on the same botanical philosophy. Questions can be sent to.
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What is Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver?
Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver is an all-natural, plant-based supplement developed by a veterinarian as a safe alternative to corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, and immunosuppressants for dogs (and cats). It targets the chronic inflammatory and degenerative processes behind many common health problems, and it works as both a preventative and a treatment.
How does Canine System Saver work?
The formula activates the body's intrinsic broad-spectrum metalloproteinase enzyme inhibitors. By regulating these tissue-destructive enzymes, it helps control damage to cartilage and other tissue caused by athletics, injury, repetitive activity, and aging, while also calming the inflammatory mediators (including TNF-alpha) involved in chronic inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders.
What ingredients are in Canine System Saver?
The active ingredients are extracted from all-natural plant sources: Frankincense, Citrus reticulata, Camelia sinensis, and Curcuma longa. Standardized extracts are used to ensure specificity, consistency, and purity, and the encapsulated product uses only vegetarian capsules and extenders.
How is it different from glucosamine or other joint supplements?
Unlike nutraceuticals such as chondroitin, glucosamine, and hyaluronate, Canine System Saver inhibits the destructive enzymes themselves rather than just supplying nutrients to repair damage. This dual-action mechanism aims to prevent cartilage damage before it occurs while also reducing chronic inflammation and tissue degeneration.
What conditions can Canine System Saver help manage?
It is formulated to help manage the processes underlying chronic disorders including arthritis and hip dysplasia, chronic inflammatory diseases, dermatitis, chronic degenerative conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, respiratory disorders, and general geriatric support. For aging dogs, owners often report improved mobility and behavior. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Is there a version for horses?
Yes. System Saver comes in both a Canine and an Equine version of the same formula, so both your dogs and your horses can benefit. The equine powder uses all-natural flavoring for palatability, and the veterinary formulas are adjusted to meet the needs of each species.
How long does it take to see results, and how much does it cost?
Some conditions respond immediately, while very chronic conditions may take 2 to 4 weeks since every animal is an individual. One bottle for your dog contains 120 capsules, can last up to 2 months, and is $45 plus shipping.
How do I order Canine System Saver?
You can order by calling 888-581-1220 or by visiting https://www.caninesystemsaver.com to learn more and purchase. The team can help you choose the right formula for your dog, cat, or horse.
Who developed Dr. Baker's Canine System Saver?
It was created by Dr. Don Baker, a holistic veterinarian with more than 30 years of experience. He originally formulated the blend for horses as a natural alternative to harsh anti-inflammatory drugs, then adapted it for dogs after helping his own Akita, Pepsi, with discomfort and skin issues.
What are the active ingredients in Canine System Saver?
The formula centers on four botanicals: Boswellia Serrata (frankincense), Curcuma Longa (turmeric), Citrus Reticulata (citrus polymethoxyflavones), and Camellia Sinensis (green tea extract). These are blended into a palatable chew base with celery, chicken meal, rice flour, potato starch, glycerin, calcium carbonate, natural flavors, and mixed tocopherols as a preservative.
How does Canine System Saver work in the body?
Instead of masking symptoms, it is formulated to support the body's own regulatory systems. The botanicals are intended to help control the inflammatory and degenerative enzymes linked to aging, repetitive stress, and injury, so the body's natural healing processes can proceed. The goal is steadier comfort and mobility rather than a temporary chemical override.
What conditions is it commonly used for?
Owners use it to support dogs dealing with arthritis, canine hip dysplasia, tendonitis, chronic dermatitis, allergies, autoimmune and degenerative disorders, inflammatory bowel issues, and respiratory concerns. It is also widely used for general geriatric and joint maintenance in aging dogs.
How much does Canine System Saver cost?
Canine System Saver is priced at $49.00 directly from the brand. The company also offers Equine System Saver at $110.00 and Human System Saver at $52.00, all built on the same botanical approach.
How do I give Canine System Saver to my dog?
You simply mix the suggested weight-based dose into your dog's food once daily. Because it is food-mixed rather than a pill, even fussy or pill-averse dogs usually take it without resistance. During periods of higher activity, the dose can safely be increased temporarily.
How long until I see results?
Many owners report visible changes within 2 to 4 weeks. Dr. Baker recommends giving it a full month before judging results, since botanical support builds gradually rather than producing an instant effect.
Is Canine System Saver all-natural?
Yes. It is an all-natural, veterinarian-developed botanical formula with no harsh synthetic anti-inflammatory drugs. It is positioned specifically as a natural alternative to conventional medications for inflammatory and degenerative conditions in dogs.
Can it be used for cats too?
Yes, the formula was developed for dogs and cats. Many testimonials on the brand's site feature felines benefiting from it for issues such as joint discomfort, allergies, coat health, arthritis, and general well-being.
Is there also a version for horses?
Yes. The product line began with horses, and Equine System Saver remains available at $110.00. Dr. Baker first developed the botanical blend for equine patients before client demand led to the canine and feline versions.
Where can I buy Canine System Saver?
It is sold directly through the brand's online store at system-saver.com. The longtime CanineSystemSaver.com web address now redirects to that same store, so both lead to the official source.
Is Canine System Saver good for senior dogs?
Yes, it is one of the most common uses. It is designed to support aging dogs with joint flexibility, mobility, skin health, and overall vitality, helping manage the degeneration that comes naturally with age.
Can active and working dogs use it?
Absolutely. The formula is aimed at both active sporting and working dogs and aging companions. For athletic dogs, the dose can be temporarily increased during periods of heavier activity or training to support recovery and comfort.
Does it help with skin and allergy issues?
Yes. Beyond joints, owners use it to support skin health and to help with chronic dermatitis and allergy-related inflammation. Dr. Baker originally turned to the formula in part because his own dog had skin challenges in addition to discomfort.
What is the story behind the product?
Dr. Baker created the blend to avoid harsh anti-inflammatory medications in his equine patients. When his Akita, Pepsi, developed discomfort and skin problems, he adapted the formula for her, and after clients saw how well their own dogs responded, the canine product was born and refined over 25-plus years.
How do I contact the company with questions?
You can reach the brand by email at [email protected]. Ordering and full product details are handled through the official store at system-saver.com.
What makes Canine System Saver different from other joint supplements?
Rather than relying on common ingredients like glucosamine alone, it uses a synergistic blend of frankincense, turmeric, citrus polymethoxyflavones, and green tea extract aimed at the body's regulatory enzymes. It is also notable for being a single formula that addresses joints, skin, immune balance, and inflammation together, backed by a veterinarian's decades of clinical use across multiple species.

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