Best Joint Supplements for Dogs 2023
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Just as we all want to live long and productive lives, we all want our dogs to live long and happy lives too.
Thanks to modern veterinary science and an increased understanding of their needs, our dogs are living longer. The average life expectancy of dogs increased from 10.5 years to 11.8 years between 2002 and 2016.
The deep connection we have with our dogs has led to improved care and this care has ultimately improved health and life extension.
According to Mintel, the World’s Leading Market Intelligence Agency, pet health priorities are evolving and increasingly, pet owners are turning to supplements for added nutritional benefits.
Unfortunately, age creeps up on all of us, even our dogs. The signs can be very subtle and easily missed while we go about our daily lives.
One of the most common problems for senior dogs is arthritis and joint pain. It can be a flare up of an old injury or arthritis which gradually continues to worsen. To help your dog you can look at adding joint supplements to their diet.
We take a look at the best joint supplements on the UK market for 2023. We'll give you the lowdown on how easy they are to administer, ingredients, some background on the brand and value for money, then you can decide which joint supplements suit you and your four-legged friend best.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Buying Advice for Dog Joint Supplements
Our Picks of the Best Dog Joint Supplements
1. Best Overall Joint Supplement - YuMOVE
2. Best Value Joint Supplement - JOINTSURE
3. Best Natural Supplement - Wagateur
4. Best Supplement Chew - Yumi Dogs
5. Best Once-a-day Dog Tablets - Vetzyme
6. Best Salmon Oil for Dogs - Pets Purest
7. Best Dog Joint Mobility Bundle - Pets Purest
8. Best Powder Supplement - Pooch & Mutt
9. Alternative Joint Tablets - Vitabiotics
10. Best Joint & Muscle Formula - Joint Aid
Buying Advice for Dog Joint Supplements
A quick word about supplements for dogs. We've found that supplements can be a very confusing area to investigate. Many of the supplements and their ingredients have real theoretical benefits.
However, we've found that whilst independent research is still limited, there is an abundance of anecdotal evidence to help dog lovers select a product.
Here are some general guidelines to bear in mind when you are choosing a supplement or in fact any additional vitamins or minerals for your dog :-
✅ Select an experienced brand
✅ Choose a delivery method that you think will be most palatable for your dog whether that’s tablets, liquid or powder
✅ We recommend that you should talk to your vet about what supplements your dog may need. It’s worth noting that ingredients in some herbal supplements can interact with any existing medication
Our review of dog joint supplements includes a range of tablets, powders, sprinkles, chews and liquids as well as some 100% natural alternatives, so you can decide which is most palatable for your dog - because you know them best!
Best dog joint supplements: at a glance |
Best overall supplement: YuMOVE Joint Care for Adult Dogs | View YuMOVE |
Best liquid supplement: Wagateur - Canine Gold | View Wagateur |
Best chew supplement: Yumi Dogs - Joint Care | View Yumi Dogs |
Our Picks of the Best Dog Joint Supplements
1. Best Overall Joint Supplement
YuMOVE
The UK’s best selling and probably the best known dog joint supplement brand leads this Top Ten. They feature in the top spot as their product is clinically proven to work within 6 weeks.
They guarantee visible results in a study conducted by The Royal Veterinary College in the UK.
YuMOVE are the only company featured, to offer a personalised plan which using their online questionnaire enables you to fully tailor a plan for your dog. This also comes with free delivery !
We love that YuMOVE offer a wide range of joint supplements with different formulas for adult, young and working dogs.
Price: Subscribe and save option can reduce your monthly costs and means it's one less thing to remember to buy!
Monthly Price for a 12kg Dog:
Under £5 with subscription
Supplement Form:
Tablets (60, 120 or 300)
Be aware that larger dogs over 15kg will need more than 1 a day.
Ingredients:
Glucosamine, green lipped mussel (omega 3), vitamin C & E, hyaluronic acid
Other Joint Products An extensive range of tablets and chews
PRO TIP YuMOVE suggest doubling the supplements for the first 4 weeks so your dog enjoys the benefits quickly. |
Buying Options
Use discount code SMARTBARK15 for 15% OFF one time purchases (min. spend £10)
OR
Take out a subscription and save 50% OFFÂ your first 2 months
using discount code SAVENOW
2. Best Value Joint Supplement
JOINTSURE
Alternatively, you could go opt for Jointsure. Vetwell Scientific have been manufacturing premium quality animal supplements for over 30 years and their flagship joint care product for dogs is Jointsure.
Effective for treating dog joint stiffness it supports joint structure and maintains joint mobility using 7 high strength active ingredients at a great price. Manufactured right here in the UK it uses human-grade ingredients.
It's available in different amounts so you could test it before buying a large quantity.
Jointsure offer 60, 120 or 300 tablets (note that dogs over 15kg will need to take more than 1 a day).
Monthly Price for a 12kg Dog:
Under £5.00
Supplement Form:
Tablets are designed to be crumbled over your dog's food which is perfect if you have a picky eater.
Ingredients:
Green lipped mussel, glucosamine, natural chondroitin, vitamins C and E, manganese and hyaluronic acid.
Other Joint Products: Young & Active formula, Glucosamine + Chondroitin Powder.
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3. Best Natural Joint Supplement
Wagateur
Wagateur are a home grown company with amazing testimonials about their flagship product - Canine Gold.
Originally Wagateur focussed on natural supplements for horses but after numerous requests from happy equine customers, thankfully they broadened their range to include some amazing nutritional supplements for our dogs.
Their recently relaunched Canine Gold has a new taste along with new packaging. The bright yellow liquid has been formulated with a peanut butter taste that dogs will love.
Perfect for fussy dogs who refuse tablets, simply pour a little Canine Gold on your dog's food - simple.
In testing, our picky cockapoo didn't appear to realise that we'd even added a supplement to his normal food!
It's worth noting that it's 100% natural so suitable for raw and vegan fed dogs.
The active ingredients include turmeric (hence the amazing yellow colour), coconut oil, linseed oil and aloe vera.
Wagateur say that you should begin so see some mobility and flexibility results in under 2 weeks. In fact, Wagateur are so confident in their products that they offer a full refund if you aren't happy. Oh, and did we mention there's free shipping on all UK orders.
All the above adds up to mean that Canine Gold is well worth a look if you want to keep your dog mobile, flexible and healthy.
Price: Wagateur offer a subscribe and save 10% plan to reduce your monthly costs further.
Monthly Price for a 12kg Dog:
£6.25 (based on the 600ml size). Also available in 150ml and 300ml sizes
Supplement Form:
Liquid
Ingredients:
Tumeric, coconut oil, linseed oil & aloe vera
Buying Options
You may be interested - |
We are big fans of 100% natural products for dogs. Wagateur's health and wellbeing range offers further natural products to deal with common canine issues. |
Scaredy Paws which we feature in Best Calming Products for Dogs |
Skrap the Skratch which we include in Itch Relief for Dogs : Best Products Review |
Blissful Booty which we review in Best Dog Scooting Treatments |
4. Best Supplement Chew
Yumi Dogs
NEW ADDITION FOR 2023
You may have heard of the brand Yumi who are behind a range of chewable vitamins for humans. Well following their amazing success, they decided to turn their attention to the canine supplement market.
Knowing how difficult it can be for us to persuade our dogs to consume nutritional supplements, they've created a range of chews that even Goldilocks-level picky pups will love to eat.
The first thing to say about Yumi Dogs, is that in testing, we found their range of tasty chew alternatives to be the most palatable reviewed.
Ultimately, this means that there will be no more attempts at hiding tablets in cheese or wrapping them in ham only to watch the tablet remain untouched on the floor!
Flavoured with duck and formulated with all natural ingredients, the chews are made in the UK.
The Joint Care chews are available in a pack of 60 and Yumi Dogs suggest 1 chew daily for small dogs, 2 for medium and 3 for large.
The individual chews resemble bitesized cubes with a rubbery consistency and the truth is, they're a bit smelly - which of course dogs love.
Yumi Dogs also offer a massive 20% subscribe and save which is definitely worth considering
Monthly Price for a 12kg Dog:
Over £10. Admittedly this is slightly higher than some of the other options featured, but did we mention they are a hassle-free treat.
Supplement Form:
Tasty chews
Ingredients:
Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Turmeric, Vitamin C & E
Other Products: Skin, Coat & Paws chews and Probiotic chews.
Yumi Dogs also offer a money-saving 'Complete Bundle' if you are looking to feel the benefits of all three products. The range has been developed to be complimentary so the chews can be taken in combination with each other.
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5. Best Once-a-day Tablets
Vetzyme
These popular tablets from Vetzyme are specifically formulated to help maintain joint mobility and suppleness in dogs.
Vetzyme High Strength Flexible Joint tablets should be taken once a day regardless of dog size.
This means that they are incredibly easy to administer and a really great value joint care option.
They can be used as a treatment or for preventative reasons, particularly, dogs prone to bad joint problems.
Tablets are available in 30's and 90's so you could try for one month before investing in a money-saving larger amount of tablets.
Monthly Price for a 12kg Dog
Under £5.00
Supplement Form:
Once-a-day chicken flavoured bites. So easy to add to a busy schedule.
Ingredients:
Glucosamine, chondroitin, vitamin E, MSM, omega 3
Other Joint Products:
It's worth noting that Vetzyme offer a normal strength product alongside the high strength version.
Buying Options
6. Best Salmon Oil for Dogs
Pets Purest
Salmon oil is renowned for helping to keep your dog's joints limber and lubricated so they can move around easily which is a key aspect to a dogs' continued mobility as they grow and age.
A totally natural way to augment your dog's diet, salmon oil is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
They support a healthy immune system, heart health and have anti-inflammatory properties to aid joint health and arthritis symptoms.
Pets Purest offer three sizes of bottle - 500ml, 1000ml & 2500ml.
Clearly the 2500ml offers the best value for money, but you could dip your toe in the water with the 500ml bottle first to make sure your dog likes the taste.
It's worth noting that a smaller 300ml bottle is available on Amazon. Pets Purest have recently updated their packaging but the product is the same.
Price: Pets Purest offer a subscribe and save plan to reduce your monthly costs.
Monthly Price for a 12kg Dog
Under £5.00 - Great value option.
Supplement Form:
Simply pump the appropriate amount on your dog's meal, and the hard work is done. In testing, we found that the salmon oil had a natural taste and our super fussy cockapoo ate his food as normal.
Ingredients:
99.5% salmon oil + antioxidants (natural tocopherols) 0.5%
Buying Options
Pets Purest are offering 10% OFF their entire range.
Enter discount code WELCOME10 at checkout
7. Best Dog Joint Mobility Bundle
Pets Purest
Pets Purest also offer a wide selection of 100% natural pet healthcare products all made right here in the UK.
With such an extensive range of products including sprays, liquids, powders and treats we love that Pets Purest put together some great money-saving bundles for dog lovers.
These bundles often target the immediate issue whilst also helping improve the problem in the long term.
Their natural Joint Support formula is a joint and hip aid created by trained herbalists.
Their liquid supplement is ideal if you have a fussy dog as there's no tablets to worry about.
The Turmeric Curcumin comes in the form of 60 capsules. Simply pop the capsule open and sprinkle on your dog's food.
We love just how easy it is to add to your dog's diet, no trying to disguise tablets in pieces of meat or cheese!
Price: Pets Purest offer a subscribe and save plan to reduce your monthly costs.
Monthly Price for a 12kg Dog:
The Bundle and Save option offers significant savings over buying the products seperately.
Supplement Form:
Liquid & Capsule
Ingredients:
Turmeric,curcumin, scutellaria, biacalensis, uncaria, boswellia, salmon oil
Buying Options
Pets Purest are offering 10% OFF their entire range.
Enter discount code WELCOME10 at checkout
8. Best Powder Supplement
Pooch & Mutt
Pooch & Mutt are best known for their range of natural meals for pets but they also offer a range of natural supplements.
Mobile Bones is a health supplement for dogs with joint disease or active/working dogs that need a bit of extra protection from wear and tear. We loved that this hassle free supplement could be sprinkled on your dog's food so great for even the pickiest of eaters.
The sachet lasts 1 -2 months depending on your dog's size ( small dogs -1 tsp daily, medium dogs - 2 tsp daily)
Monthly Price for a 12kg Dog:
Under £10
Supplement Form:
Add the powder directly to your dogs food, so ideal for those dogs who dislike tablets.
Ingredients:
16 active ingredients that promote joint health, including Selenium for healthy cartilage development.
Worth noting that the supplement is packaged in eco-friendly sachets made from sugar-cane waste - so good for the environment too.
Other Joint Products : Joint Care Tablets and Salmon Oil.
Buying Options
To save 20% off Pooch & Mutt's entire range, simply enter SMARTBARK20 at checkout
9. Alternative Joint Tablets
Vitabiotics
If you're looking for dog joint support from a UK company with 50 years of award-winning experience, then take a look at SuperDog from Vitabiotics.
The brand is well-known for their range of vitamins and nutritional support products for dog lovers and offers a range for your dog too.
Vitabiotics appointed UK vet specialists Vital Pet Health to carry out an independent 8 week trial, with amazing comments from dog lovers.
Price: SuperDog offer a subscribe and save option and a 3 for 2 saving. Both offers can greatly reduce your monthly costs.
Monthly Price for a 12kg Dog
Under £10.00
Supplement Form:
Once-a-day braised beef flavoured tablets to feed whole or sprinkled on food. We struggled to get our Cockapoo to eat the whole tablet but he consumed them when crushed and mixed with his food.
Ingredients:
Glucosamine, chondroitin, vitamins, MSM, Omega 3
Better still, Vitabiotics make charity contributions to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home with every purchase of SuperDog. We love that you can look after your four-legged friend and help hundreds of others at the same time.
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10. Best Joint & Muscle Formula
Joint Aid
Joint Aid for Dogs is manufactured by GWF Nutrition and is a high specification joint supplement including glucosamine for dogs.
Not only have GWF Nutrition achieved a 99.9% customer satisfaction rate, they guarantee results or your money back with the 500g pack.
In 2mm pellets which you can mix in with your dog's food.
They're highly digestible and worth noting that they're wheat free so ideal for sensitive tummies.
Available in 250g, 500g and 2kg Pouches
Monthly Price for a 12kg Dog:
Under £10
Supplement Form:
2mm Pellets
Ingredients:
Chondroitin, collagen, curcumin, MSM, glucosamine, glutamic acid, hemp oil, derived omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin C
Other Joint Products: Joint Aid for Working Dogs and cats.
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Our Verdict
We recommend a good starting point if you are new to supplements is YuMOVE Joint Care for Adult Dogs as it definitely ticks all the boxes in terms of price, it's clinically proven and it's a very experienced brand.
If you are looking for a 100% natural solution, then we would suggest taking a look at Wagateur Canine Gold or Pets Purest Salmon Oil.
If you have a picky pup then can we suggest a tasty chew from Yumi Dogs. They certainly take all the hassle out of giving your dog a nutritional supplement.
There appears to be an enormous range of prices from less than £5.00 to over £10.00 a month for a 12kg dog. When considering pricing, bear in mind the quantity of product purchased (obviously the larger amounts work out cheaper per dose) and the size of your dog (larger dogs will need higher daily doses).
It's definitely worth doing the maths specifically for your dog, before making a decision.
A whole selection of supplements types are available including liquids, chews, tablets and powders. You know your dog best, if they aren't fussy then you can probably take advantage of some of the cheaper, tablet solutions. If they can sniff out a supplement hiding at a 1000 yards, then we'd suggest a chew or a liquid.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Dog Joint Supplements ?
Dog joint supplements can help stave off any joint problems for as long as possible and alleviate the pain once they’ve started.
The truth is that there will be times in your dog's life when additional vitamins and minerals are needed. In these cases, the sooner you start supporting you dog’s joint health, the better the long term results will be.
Joint supplements are often prescribed for older dogs and dogs with arthritis, or for those with a risk of developing it. Though arthritis is degenerative, it can be managed, depending on the cause and other health factors.
How do supplements work ?
Ultimately joint supplements can be extremely effective at managing joint issues. They generally work in three ways –
✅ They have an anti-inflammatory action which can help to soothe stiff joints.
✅ They ease limb movement by keeping joint fluid strong
✅ They nourish cartilage helping to keep it healthy
What ingredients should they contain ?
There are some common ingredients which you'll find in most supplements including - omega 3 (such as fish oil) and green-lipped mussels (GLMs) which are a super rich source of glucosamine and chondroitin.
Thank you for stopping by and reading our review of the Best Dog Joint Supplements for 2023.