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MOTS-c 10 mg
Mitochondrial signaling for the senior slowdown. MOTS-c is the mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for exercise capacity, metabolic homeostasis, and age-related physical decline. For seniors losing their engine.
Who it’s for
- Senior dogs whose walks keep getting shorter
- Dogs carrying extra weight alongside LEAN
- Sport dogs building an off-season base
- Metabolically sluggish breeds (with your vet)
The protocol
3× per week · 8-week cycle
- Week 1–2Little to see yet — signaling starts.
- Week 3–5Owners report more 'go' on walks.
- Week 6–8Stamina and recovery between outings.
- After 8 weeksCycle off 4 weeks.
What owners track, week by week. Log it in Fieldnotes so your vet can read the record.
Dosing by weight
Units per dose, by band.
| Weight band | Per dose | Per week | Cartridge lasts | Club cadence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small under 20 lb | 10 units | 30 units | ~10 weeks | Every 8 weeks |
| Medium 20–50 lb | 15 units | 45 units | ~6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Large 50–90 lb | 20 units | 60 units | ~5 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Giant 90 lb and up | 25 units | 75 units | ~4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
One pen unit is 0.01 mL. Cartridges hold 300 usable units after the 2-unit prime; we fill to 3.15 mL so priming never costs a dose.
What’s in it
| Actives | MOTS-c 10 mg |
|---|---|
| Concentration | 3.33 mg/mL in 3 mL (pre-mixed cartridge) |
| Cartridge | 3 mL glass, ISO 11608-3, filled to 3.15 mL, bacteriostatic water USP |
| Storage | Refrigerate 2–8 °C; 28 days at room temperature once loaded |
| Testing | Identity (LC-MS), purity (HPLC), endotoxin (LAL), sterility (USP <71>), per lot |
| Certificate | QR on every label opens the lot’s COA |
The research
Primary sources only, each labeled with the model it was studied in.
- mouseThe mitochondrial-derived peptide MOTS-c promotes metabolic homeostasis and reduces obesity and insulin resistanceLee C et al. · Cell Metab 2015
- mouse (aged)MOTS-c is an exercise-induced mitochondrial-encoded regulator of age-dependent physical decline and muscle homeostasisReynolds JC et al. · Nat Commun 2021
Questions
What does “reserve” mean?
You place your order with your email and shipping address. No card is needed and nothing is charged. Before your order ships, we email you a secure link to pay the total shown at reservation. Your price and your place in the production run are held from the day you reserve.
Can I cancel?
Any time before it ships, for any reason, from the link in your reservation email or by emailing hello@canitide.com. Nothing to refund because nothing was charged. After it ships, the 60-day guarantee applies.
How long does a cartridge last?
It depends on the formula and your dog’s weight band. A REPAIR cartridge lasts about ten weeks for a dog under 20 lb and about four weeks for a dog over 90 lb; every formula is dosed so one cartridge covers at least a four-week cadence. The dosing page calculates it for you.
I missed a dose. Now what?
Skip it and continue on schedule. Do not double up.
What is the 60-day guarantee?
If you are not happy in the first 60 days after delivery, for any reason, email us and we refund the order. You do not need to send anything back.
Dosing charts by peptide: MOTS-c for dogs · Peptides for senior dogs