The Best Joint Supplements for Dogs & What to Look For

When your furry friend gets older, they might have more requirements for their health than when they were in their prime. So, it’s essential to know some of the best joint supplements you can buy for your dog, and why they’re so good.

Why Does My Dog Need Joint Supplements

Your dog may need joint supplements as joint function tends to deteriorate more with age. Therefore it’s really important to support joint health throughout your dog’s life as it will help when their breakdown begins.

How Do I Know If My Dog Needs Joint Supplements

If you notice any significant changes within your dog, then something could be wrong. As they get older, your dog might become prone to joint pain and problems, these are some of the symptoms to watch out for if you think your dog might be suffering;

  • Limping and stiffness
  • Irritability
  • Frequent slipping whilst moving about Loss of appetite
  • Depression or low mood
  • Licking or chewing the affected area

If you notice any of these symptoms in your dog, it’s always ideal to contact your vet and speak to them about it.

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Fortiflex

365 Vet has a range of different brands, including Fortiflex. Fortiflex tablets are a nutritional joint supplement to help maintain healthy joint function in dogs. These tablets will help maintain articular structures and locomotor functions in dogs.

Whether you have a small dog (15kg) or a larger dog (40kg), the Fortiflex tablets are available for both!

Logic EaseFlex

With Logic’s EaseFlex you can treat your dog’s joints and support their long-term joint health as they age. These easy chews will help to ease and support active joints in dogs of all ages and sizes.

Nutradyl

Nutradyl for Dogs is a nutritional supplement to help maintain the long-term health of joint cartilage in dogs. This joint supplement contains all of the beneficial ingredients like New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel extract, glucosamine and MSM.

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Synoquin

The Synoquin EFA Dog tablets are a joint support supplement to aid your dog if they have inflammation in its joints. These tablets are available for all breeds of dogs, including small, medium and large breeds.

Easeflex Plus

If your senior dog isn’t fond of taking tablets, these easy-to-chew tablets provide effective support for mobility and joint function. Easeflex Plus is specially formulated with key nutrients and ingredients, including Green Lipped Mussel, perfect for supporting your dog.

The Green Lipped Mussel in the chews is high in Omega 3, which helps to control inflammation of the joints, curbing stiffness and joint pain. Also containing Glucosamine and Chondroitin, these chews will aid your senior dog’s mobility to help them live a happier and healthier life.

For more information on supporting your dog through every stage of their life don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Wild at Heart Foundation or a member of the friendly expert team at 365 Vets.

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