Dog Supplements for Joints, Hips & Arthritis

Keep their joints loose and ready for one more round of fetch (and then another!) with our Hip & Joint Dog Chews! These vegan bacon-flavored treats offer more than just a lip-lickin’, tail-waggin’ taste. They deliver powerful, joint-friendly compounds to naturally reduce inflammation, promote recovery, and get your pupper off the couch, and back to chasing down that frisbee!

What Are Dog Supplements for Hips, Joints & Arthritis?

Dog joint supplements carry a wide range of all-natural, soothing compounds, like chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). These three heavy-hitters work hard to restore joint health and function. Plus, we’ve added powerful antioxidants to give your pupper a well-rounded supplement—with a delicious bacon flavor. Now, when you talk your dog into taking a joint supplement, lead with the delicious bacon flavor. That’ll definitely get ’em drooling.

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The Benefits of Joint Supplements for Dogs

Adding a joint supplement to your dog’s day comes with a few notable benefits—ones that are exclusive to the best, highest-quality, tastiest dog chews (just sayin’):

Tasty, All-Natural Flavor: A dog supplement shouldn’t taste like a dog supplement. That’s why we’ve made these healthy bites with a delicious vegan bacon flavor, perfect for bribing your pet into their best behavior. 

Blend of Joint-Healthy Ingredients: Our Hip & Joint Dog Chews use a variety of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients to give your pupper an all-in-one, joint-soothing treat. 

Daily Nourishing Support: Although it may be chronic, joint pain is sometimes imperceptible to pet owners. It can just persist throughout your dog’s day, just under the surface. Or, it can spike when your dog’s on a run, at the park, or plopping off the couch. So, it’s best to give your dog a joint supplement daily. That way, they’re always supported with joint-enriching compounds.

How to Give Your Dog Joint Soft Chews

If you’ve never given your pupper a joint supplement before, it’s super easy! You can add our Hip & Joint Dog Chews to your dog’s morning or nighttime food; they make for a pretty tasty topper. Also, you can add these treats to your dog’s training regimen: Even the most stubborn pupper will fold under that bacony aroma! 

But how many treats should you give your dog? An optimal dose depends on your pet’s weight. Are they a petite pupper or a big chunker? Here’s a helpful chart that breaks down the best serving for your doggo!

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All-Natural Ingredients for Hips & Joint Pain

At the heart of our pet products is a list of all-natural ingredients. We believe in treating our own dogs to the best ingredients possible, so we’ve formulated our joint supplement to do the same for your dogs. The ingredients in our Hip & Joint Dog Chews include:

Black Pepper
Black Pepper

Cultivated from a flowering vine, black pepper is a good source of manganese, which is a mineral taken for bone health, wound healing, and metabolism. Its active compound, piperine, may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well.

Chondroitin
Chondroitin

A naturally occurring molecule in the body, chondroitin is a major component of cartilage, the connective tissue that cushions the joints. Taken as a supplement, it can prevent cartilage breaking down and also stimulate its repair.

Glucosamine
Glucosamine

A natural compound found in cartilage, the tissue that cushions joints. Taking glucosamine is believed to increase the cartilage and fluid around joints and prevent their breakdown.

Green Lipped Mussel
Green Lipped Mussel

A New Zealand mussel that’s high in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Acts as a powerful, all-natural anti-inflammatory, supporting your dog’s joint health.

Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid

A natural fluid found in the eyes and in joints, where it acts as a cushion and lubricant. It may also help to decrease swelling.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)

A chemical found in the body that is often used to treat arthritis. Studies have also shown MSM has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and produces immunoglobulins, which help the immune system.

Turmeric
Turmeric

A flowering plant rich in phytonutrients, which neutralize free radicals and shield cells from damage. As a supplement, turmeric is sometimes taken to help prevent cancer and heart disease. Its primary ingredient, curcumin, is often taken for arthritis pain.

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Happy Paws: High-Quality Dog Joint Supplements

At Happy Paws, our dog treats are more than just chewy and delicious. They’re also backed by a team of dog owners and pet lovers who believe in giving our furry friends the best supplements possible. That’s why we’ve carefully sourced our ingredients, opting for only the best all-natural compounds. Now, you can spoil your dog with a healthy treat that actually tastes like a treat!

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Frequently asked questions

The best joint supplement for dogs carries multiple key ingredients, like chondroitin, glucosamine, and methylsulfonylmethane. These naturally occurring compounds specifically target and repair joint health in dogs. Along with these three ingredients, check the label to see if the dog supplement is organic, all-natural, and non-GMO. These are marks of a great, high-quality, dog-safe product.

Your dog may have a pretty nutritious diet, full of healthy, happy foods. And yet, they might not be getting the right vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support their active joints. Your dog’s hips and joints work a ton to keep up with their busy, rambunctious mind. A joint supplement for dogs gives them the necessary nutrients to support healthy movement long into their later years.

While you can give your pupper a joint supplement every now and then, it’s best to make it a daily treat. Health supplements work best when taken daily, just like supplements for people. You can add this chew to your dog’s food or use it as a training treat; the vegan bacon flavor will surely entice them to spin, sit, and shake.

Glucosamine is a natural compound that’s commonly used to treat osteoarthritis in dogs. This painful condition happens to many adult dogs, regardless of breed. Osteoarthritis occurs in dogs when cartilage (the cushion between bones) starts to thin, forcing bone to rub against bone—a pretty painful experience for dogs. Glucosamine lubricates these joint centers, providing a little more padding between the bones, and relieving some pain. If you’re concerned about osteoarthritis in your dog, it’s always best to consult your veterinarian first.

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a popular natural compound used to treat canine osteoarthritis. MSM is naturally found in dogs, used in biological processes to produce cartilage, renew skin cells, grow bone tissue, and form collagen. MSM also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, offering your dog multifaceted benefits. We include MSM in our joint supplements to help restore your dog’s joint function and reduce pain from osteoarthritis, letting them run a little easier and fetch a little faster.

Poor joint health typically affects senior dogs, but some dog breeds experience joint problems, like hip dysplasia, earlier in life. So, it’s important to know what to look out for. Common signs of poor joint health in adult dogs include limping, lethargy, licking, reluctance to run or jump, irritability, and lameness in limbs. If you’re worried about your pet’s joint health, it’s always best to consult your veterinarian first.

Your dog’s ideal dose depends on their weight. Typically, dogs under 10 pounds should stick to one soft chew per day; dogs 10–30lb should take two chews; dogs 31–60lb should take three; dogs 61–90lb should take four; and dogs over 90lb should take five chews per day.