Joint Health
Guides on joint care, mobility, arthritis and related topics for UK dog owners.
Green-lipped mussel vs glucosamine for dogs: which is better?
Two of the most-used joint ingredients, compared honestly on the evidence, and why the real answer is not either-or.
Helping an older dog enjoy walks again
When walks get shorter and slower, the answer is rarely to stop. Here is how to keep an older dog moving happily, on their terms.
Hip dysplasia in dogs: a UK breed and owner's guide
The breeds most at risk in the UK, the early signs no one mentions, the BVA hip scoring scheme, and how to manage hip dysplasia well.
Senior dog health check: a 10-minute at-home routine
Ten checks, ten minutes, once a month. The simple habit that catches more in older dogs than any product does.
When is a dog a senior? A UK owner’s guide to life stages
There is no single age. It depends on size, and on what you are actually seeing. Here is the honest version, by breed size.
Glucosamine for dogs: what the research actually says
Glucosamine is the most-recommended joint supplement for dogs. The honest evidence for it alone is weaker than most owners think. Here is the full picture.
Helping an older dog with stairs: practical changes that work
Eight specific changes that make the stairs easier for older dogs, in order of impact. Three of them cost nothing.
Best joint supplements for dogs in the UK, reviewed
Five UK joint supplements judged against the criteria current research says actually matter, with honest pros and cons for each.
When should my dog start a joint supplement?
The honest answer depends on breed, history, and what you are already seeing. Here is the evidence-led version.
How to spot early arthritis in older dogs
The subtle early signs most UK owners miss, and what actually helps once you spot them.