Best Joint Supplements for Dogs

4CYTE Joint Support Supplement

GLYDE Mobility Supplement

PAW Blackmores Osteo Advanced

Zamipet Joint Protect

For dog parents who may prefer a product that can easily be added to their dog's food, the Petz Park Hip + Joint is a fantastic choice! It comes in a delicious beef flavour, helping to boost palatability of the product and ensuring ease and consistency of administration. The packaging of the product also has a handy dose guide that also tells you how long a pouch lasts depending on your dog's weight. This product also comes in different size pouches (45 scoops, 90 scoops or 180 scoops) so you can choose the pack size that's most appropriate for your dog.

What our customers say: "I have a 10yr old American staffy and he was walking so slowly and struggling to get up, after 1 packet he is now so happy and I can't believe that when he gets excited to eat or when we come home from work, he actually jumps off the ground. Unbelievable he is so much happier, I haven't seen him jump like this for years. Definitely recommend the hip and joint pack. Thank you so much

As many pet parents would tell you, it's not always easy to give dogs their meds! While powder supplements can be mixed in with food, it can be a waste in the event your dog dislikes the taste and refuses their whole meal as a result. Glyde Mobility Chews for Dogs make for a convenient and fun way to give your dog a joint supplement.

These heart-shaped, bite-sized chews are perfect to use as treats and they contain optimal levels of green-lipped mussel, glucosamine, and chondroitin to help promote better mobility and joint health.

What our customers say: "I have been using it as a preventative for my large breed dog since she was 2 years old, she is now 9 and still has perfect mobility and does not suffer from any joint pains. Highly recommend!"

What our vets say: "Glyde Mobility Chews contain scientifically proven levels of green lipped mussel, glucosamine and chondroitin to help maintain healthy joints and relieve the painful signs of arthritis. In my experience, I’ve seen so many arthritic dogs benefit from Glyde whilst enjoying their daily palatable treat. Plus, the heart-shape of the chew is such a nice touch!" - Dr. Jacqui

Fish oil is a rich source of omega fatty acids, specifically omega-3 fatty acids, which are known mostly for their anti-inflammatory properties. However, dosing your dog with fish oil capsules can be quite the messy affair.

Paw Blackmores Fish Oil comes in a handy, easy-to-use pump, providing you a more convenient way to give your dog fish oil. Its rich, veterinary-strength formula of omega fatty acids helps in the management of pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, joint problems, as well as other health concerns like kidney problems, atopy, cardiovascular health and even certain digestive conditions.

What our customers say: "Bonnie seems to have no problem with the Paw Blackmores Fish Oil 500 veterinary strength. Shiny coat and her stiff joints have improved. Very pleased with this product"

Glucosamine and chondroitin are building blocks of healthy cartilage and the idea behind joint supplements that utilise these ingredients, which are often in tandem, is that since they make up the cartilage, supplying these to a pet can slow cartilage deterioration in the joints, and help reduce pain. Despite a lack of strong evidence in veterinary literature specifically, some veterinarians and pet parents have found supplementation to be helpful.

In Joint Guard, the glucosamine is derived from crustaceans and chondroitin is extracted from cow cartilage. Both components have been highly purified to increase bioavailability and the processing used to extract the glucosamine specifically, destroys the proteins that would normally elicit an allergic reaction but dogs with known shellfish allergies are best trialled under vet supervision.

Apart from these, Joint Guard also contains manganese and vitamin C which are essential in the process of cartilage formation, and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) which is used for the synthesis of soft connective tissues.

What our customers say: "Gypsy (10.5 year old Siberian husky) started displaying signs of joint pain through limping, and a general decline in her happy and energetic behaviour. I have not changed anything else with her diet, other than adding this product. We also changed her bedding to memory foam, added a ramp to get down the stairs, and have elevated her feeding and drinking bowls. After a few weeks, we began noticing the difference as she bounced back, literally, jumping around and enjoying her walks again. It appears this product has really helped with potential arthritis and joint deterioration. I highly recommend this product, nothing better than seeing your dog in a happy and healthy state"

Apart from fish, marine ingredients are a wealth of beneficial omega fatty acids and Sasha's Blend contains green lipped mussel, abalone and marine cartilage. It's a high quality, natural joint supplement that helps to promote the growth of healthy cartilage by supplying necessary components like the full range of GAGS (glycosaminoglycans) including keratin, dermatin, heparin sulphates, glucosamine and chondroitin sulphates.

It also helps maintain synovial fluid which cushions the joints and reduces friction, which in turn can assist with maintaining healthy mobility and reducing pain and inflammation. However, for those looking for a stronger formula as per the manufacturer, 4Cyte may be more suitable as it has the same actives as Sasha's Blend but also includes an anti-inflammatory plant-based active ingredient as well.

What our customers say: "My 7 yr old Amstaff kept pulling his shoulder muscle and was getting sore after long walks and when he first wakes up. He hasn't had an injury since starting this and his mobility seems to have improved heaps. Also loves the taste, I mix it in with his dinner."

What our vets say: "The combination of green-lipped mussel, abalone and marine cartilage in Sasha's Blend provides a rich source of chondroitin, glucosamine, glycosaminoglycans and omega-3 fatty acids. These are scientifically proven to reduce discomfort and inflammation, in addition to protecting cartilage from breakdown and lubricating joints. Sasha's Blend is highly palatable and suitable for long term use." - Dr. Maree

PAW Blackmores Osteoadvanced contains several anti-inflammatory ingredients to deliver effective support for joint pain and inflammation. Green-lipped mussel provides beneficial omega fatty acids, curcumin and boswellia both have anti-inflammatory properties and help modulate immune response, and glucosamine and chondroitin may help to support healthy cartilage.

All these ingredients go into a delicious chew that you can easily give your dog as a yummy treat every day! As it only comes in one size though, it can be expensive to maintain for larger dogs.

What our customers say: "Highly recommend this product. Just wish it came in a larger container as 3 per day for large breeds doesn't last long. Our 11 year old rottie just loves these. She has arthiritis in her hips and she's on injections monthly from the vet but these are just an extra to help her along and she loves them. She has a sensitive stomach so we need to be careful what we give her but she has had no ill effects from taking these. She snarfs her food and sits expectantly afterwards waiting for her treat"

Marine ingredients by themselves are already a rich source of beneficial omega fatty acids but 4Cyte takes things a step further by adding in Epiitalis, a plant-derived active that has potent anti-inflammatory properties as well as a capability to help repair cartilage in inflamed joints.

Epiitalis is exclusive to 4Cyte so you won't find it in other joint care products. 4Cyte is also set apart from many other joint supplements due to its unique form. Pellets are conveniently either given as treats or added to your dog's food. Each pack comes with a scoop as well for easy dosing.

What our customers say: "My dog could hardly walk with arthritis before he started in 4Cyte. It took 1 month of seemingly no results then virtually over night he walked with barely a limp. 5 years on and he is 16, bounces around like a puppy and is still going strong. While the 4Cyte has improved his legs the omega 3 and other nutrients seem to have helped him overall. I recommended it to any dog owner that has an older or arthritic dog."

What our vets say: "I recommend 4cyte as a reliable and effective joint supplement that I personally use for my own dog. It contains a unique ingredient called epitalis (which is a plant oil extract) combined with green lipped mussel and other marine ingredients. The supplement helps to reduce joint inflammation and stimulate cartilage production. I like how it comes as small palatable pellets which are easily given on their own as a treat, or added to your dog's food. It can be used for dog's who have arthritis, those or have had joint surgery or even at-risk large breeds dogs." - Dr. Angie

For those on the lookout for a natural canine joint supplement or if your dog has any animal protein allergies or intolerances, Rose Hip Vital is a fantastic choice! This is a single-ingredient product containing only rosehip berries ground into a fine powder that you can conveniently add to your dog's food.

Rosehips are a rich source of vitamin C, a well-known powerful antioxidant. Rosehip Vital's formula however makes use of patented extraction and drying processes to isolate and activate GOPO®, a compound that helps prevent large numbers of white blood cells from accumulating in the joint, thereby reducing pain and swelling as well as tissue damage caused by free radicals.

As it is essentially a supercharged antioxidant product, Rosehip Vital is not just specific for joint health. It also helps to promote healthy skin and coat, immunity, and overall well-being. Talk about versatile!

What our customers say: "My Shar pei has had two knee operations and any form of exercise caused her pain. I have been giving her this product for the past 2 months now andI have noticed a big difference. She is now running around and jumping again with no inflammation and pain on the following day. Wish I had found this product earlier."

What our vets say: "Rose hip vital is a natural, plant based supplement providing a rich source of vitamin C. Vitamin C protects against free radicals and is clinically proven to decrease joint inflammation. Compared to other joint supplements on the market, Rose Hip Vital is a great option for pooches with sensitive tummies as it's a non-oil based, palatable powder that contains no animal proteins." - Dr. Josepha